Ya'll remember when Rhianna's 'Umbrella' single inspired a zillion and two covers? There were different people singing everything from techno to accoustic, from rock to reggae versions of that song. And surprisingly, despite the OVERKILL of that single, I actually liked a few of them.
Well... Rhianna is at it again. Despite Rhianna's having no outstanding singing talent, she still inspires covers of her songs. I guess it makes sense since it wouldn't be difficult to out-sing Rhianna. So you would expect marginal talent type folks to attempt it... but I just heard a version of 'Take a Bow' by Terrell Carter and its almost not fair... lol His talent is not marginal in anyway shape or form. And he blows her out of the water.
You might know Terrell if you have ever seen any of Tyler Perry's stage productions. He is usually the eye-candy villain... or the eye-candy blue collar worker dude... or some other variation of eye-candy character who can sing his azz off. He also played the preacher in 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman' singin in the end. His voice is crazy. He has a phenomenal range and ridiculous control. Its surprising to me that he has not blown up on the music charts like he has in theater. He has the talent and a good fan base. Hopefully this new album will get some promotion and airplay. Look at Tamla Manne performing at the Gospel awards... she is another Tyler Perry production alum with a PHENOMENAL VOICE that is starting to get some long overdue play, so you never know. And I really love his version of the song.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts. This track and a few others are on his myspace page, along with plenty of galleries for all you ladies (and some fellas... lol) who might want to check it out. Terrell has an album coming out soon, so keep your eye out for it and support it when its released.
Incidentally, I found this song while doing research for my current role in a gospel theater production, where I play the eye-candy villain... that can sing... LOL I will post the details soon so if any of you want to come support, you can. But don't come thinking you are bout to see a body like his cause you will be sadly disappointed... lol He is like 6'5, 220-230 lbs.... I am 6'1 185.... but I am still drinking milk though... lol
And since we touched on the topic of Rhianna... can I just say that Rhianna is one of the luckiest heffas on the globe right now? If VH-1 was having a best couple of years show, Rhianna would be #1. I mean, look at Rhianna... When she first came out, she was a less cute Beyonce look-a-like with no real singing skills who pigeon-holed into reggae type songs.
NOW LOOK AT THIS HEFFA!!! She is a drop-dead gorgeous multi-platinum selling megastar fashionista... that can even make open-toed knee-high gladiator sandal boots hot. (Open-toed knee-high gladiator sandal boots doesn't even sound right... lol) But she has them on in the picture below... and you can't tell me she is not FIRE!
Rhianna's best accessory is her subtle nose job. Isn't it amazing how it went so under the radar? Her nose job and the hair cut, changed her life. Rhianna has a quality team behind her machine... from music selection, to her stylist, to her publicist... everything is coordinated with perfection.
RHIANNA BET NOT EVER FIRE NOBODY ON THAT TEAM! Real talk.
Yes sir, the peoples are SLEEP on terrell and tamela. I can't wait until his music drops. Um, we r gonna have to do something about you posting once a month, mkay?
Posted by: darius t. williams | June 27, 2008 at 06:55 AM
damn, i never noticed that nose job
Posted by: clay | July 07, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I've seen him live in some Tyler Perry plays, and he can sing his ass off!
Posted by: Nikki | July 10, 2008 at 08:58 AM
I just happened to come to the blog today after getting tired of seeing the Biggie post for a few months and I see you posted TWICE!!! Yeah!!!!
Good luck with play and keep us posted.
PS I am waiting for your thoughts concerning Jesse Jackson and his "haterdade" comments about Barack
Posted by: bgrits | July 16, 2008 at 02:32 PM
I told everyone she had a nose job
Posted by: j | August 20, 2008 at 06:22 PM
She's working those Balenciaga boots!
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