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Omarion


Music is in constant evolution. This growth and change though, does not
necessitate that the process is going in a positive direction. While music may
not be in particularly bad state overall, the quality of artist that have popped
up in recent years are a persistent challenge to the existence of the art that
is loved so much by so many. Seemingly everyone that wants to have a record
contract can get one, even if their vocal ability and overall musical talent is
clearly not up to par. Catchy marketing campaigns and repeatable, (as well as
laughable) song hooks, trick the fan base into not having any real expectations
from artists. The end result is platinum albums that should never have even
medalled in the first place. While the self-titled debut CD of “singer”
Omarion is not a totally horrific effort, it is the testament of a project that
works against anything that could possibly make music better.



As if his lack in vocal ability was not already blatantly obvious, the lead
single “O” does an excellent job of displaying what singing should not sound
like. The Underdogs produced track has all the elements of a good slow jam, but
Omarion’s nasal, screeching ruins the track. The chorus, which for the most
part is repetition of the letter “O”, is reminiscent of the neighbor’s dog
howling at the moon. If this were not uninspiring enough, there are poorly
thought out lyrics to add to the equation. From silly lines; “Make a nigga
wanna get involved, wanna get them drawz” to lines that could be more succinct
like, “girl believe me when I tell you I’m not tryin to tell you what to
do.” This song is clearly an attempt to achieve a mainstream hit, and not much
else.



“I Know” is synonymous to a break in the clouds. The mid tempo track
produced by Three Kings includes a very strong bass line and the unique sound of
a xylophone, giving it a “fun” feeling. Omarion sings in a lower tone,
taking away from some of the irritability of his higher register, but still not
doing him any favors. The subject matter proves interesting, though nothing new.
Omarion is playing the role of a mind reader, telling a young lady that she
really wants him and not the person she is currently with, even though she has
not said as much. His confidence can be appreciated as he sings in the chorus,
“I know that you want me/know that you need me it/can’t live without me/I
know it’s hard for you…” A lyrical masterpiece this song is not, but
listening to Omarion as he wanders inside someone’s thoughts does make an
engaging listen.


Final Grade
The Good: The production for “O” is nothing short of masterful. The
producers on roster for this project, including Marques Houston, The Neptunes,
The Underdogs, Rodney Jerkins, and Corna Boys, created an album full of tracks
that are easy on the ears including the energetic “I Wish”, the almost rock
and roll “Never Gonna Let You Go” and the bass heavy, sexy “Drop That
Heater.” The Bad: Omarion’s voice does nothing for any of the tracks on the
album. An instrumental anyone? Producer Grade A+,

Omarion Grade F

















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