'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
I don't like Keys' voice all that much. She's gotten better since her first album though... Actually, I shouldn't say I don't like her VOICE. I should say that I don't like it when she RUNS. Like at the end of her song out now, when she does her run to slow the song down and prepare for the ending... I don't like that run, but I've heard her use similar ones on other songs, so it's one of her favorites.
Mariah Carey has an awesome singing voice. Range, power, clarity, dynamics. I don't like the image she manufactured after getting divorced (her videos make her look like an airhead...), but when it comes to singing, she may be the best.
Even with all of Whitney's problems in recent years, I'd say she's next in line after Mariah. When Whitney is on point, she's incredible.
Beyonce's not too far behind. She's gonna take the torch from Whitney and Mariah and do something spectacular with it.
If we aren't just dealing with R&B and Hip hop for this issue, then I've got some more to add...
Gospel:
- Kim Burrell (unmatched in any genre. The soul of this lady oozes out of every pour, every note she sings is flooded with passion. She's awesome.)
- Yolanda Adams (next in line behind Kim, this woman has power and range, and a big mouth that she opens wide when she's belting out high notes.)
- Cece Winans (smooth and beautiful voice on her. She's been around for a while, and she's solidified her position as one of the all-time greats of gospel)
General Music:
One name: Celine Dion. I don't care if you don't like her style; this twig of a woman can sing with ANYONE. She may very well be the best of all that I've mentioned, cuz she combines great talent with superb range, dynamics, passion, creativity, and a smoothness in her voice that is really unique. I don't like many of her songs, but the ones I do like I enjoy ONLY because she is the one singing them.
Sierradaddy said this in post #3 : I don't like Keys' voice all that much. She's gotten better since her first album though... Actually, I shouldn't say I don't like her VOICE. I should say that I don't like it when she RUNS. Like at the end of her song out now, when she does her run to slow the song down and prepare for the ending... I don't like that run, but I've heard her use similar ones on other songs, so it's one of her favorites.
Mariah Carey has an awesome singing voice. Range, power, clarity, dynamics. I don't like the image she manufactured after getting divorced (her videos make her look like an airhead...), but when it comes to singing, she may be the best.
Even with all of Whitney's problems in recent years, I'd say she's next in line after Mariah. When Whitney is on point, she's incredible.
Beyonce's not too far behind. She's gonna take the torch from Whitney and Mariah and do something spectacular with it.
If we aren't just dealing with R&B and Hip hop for this issue, then I've got some more to add...
Gospel:
- Kim Burrell (unmatched in any genre. The soul of this lady oozes out of every pour, every note she sings is flooded with passion. She's awesome.)
- Yolanda Adams (next in line behind Kim, this woman has power and range, and a big mouth that she opens wide when she's belting out high notes.)
- Cece Winans (smooth and beautiful voice on her. She's been around for a while, and she's solidified her position as one of the all-time greats of gospel)
General Music:
One name: Celine Dion. I don't care if you don't like her style; this twig of a woman can sing with ANYONE. She may very well be the best of all that I've mentioned, cuz she combines great talent with superb range, dynamics, passion, creativity, and a smoothness in her voice that is really unique. I don't like many of her songs, but the ones I do like I enjoy ONLY because she is the one singing them.
I like your list SierraDaddy, I especially love Yolanda Adams. Mariah and Celine, not so much, but they're great still. I especially like voices like Patti LaBelle (who has a great album coming soon) and even Karen Carpenter... kind of deep or husky... a lot of women have high voices, but when a woman has a wonderfully deep voice, it's amazing.
But for recent female artists... Alicia Keys does write her own stuff, and you've got to repect that. I personally agree with you, I'm not much of a fan, but she does have talent. Lil' Mo is cool too, in that she writes her own music and has a voice to match
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i goin to have to say beyonce because not only can she sign but she is also a good actor to me u have to be more then a good signer i want to be able to be pleased i everything i see u in
after beyonce i would have to put alicia keys because i love her voice and i like the things she signs about
Alicia's voice kinda sounds like she's thirsty especially when she switches between ranges, I like her songs but i don't think her voice is amazing.
I think Beyonce has a really good voice along with Aguiellera, Mariah loses a lot of points because i don't really like her songs.
imma say beyonce', alicia keys, yeah im gonna get hell for this but i think that christina aguliera has a damn good voice when she actually sings and it isn't all done wit the computer (like her first stuff). and celine dion. i get the chills listenin to her man i wish i could belt out something like that...whoa...
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Christina aint all dat bad aiight so she a lil' too out therre if ya know what i'm sayin' but hell she doin her thang. However she aint in my list i think Whitney houston would be #1 Chaka Chan#2 and maybe beyonce#3 and Alicia!
05-05-2004 01:18 PM
