Description: [DOS-PCWW1A265-5Z-828766423525] New! Punched upc. ----- from New York's Largest Selection of Entertainment Media Since 1976! Third-season American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino wowed both the series' fans and jaded judges with her gospel-rooted vocal histrionics. But like previous AI winners Kelly and Ruben, Fantasia -- clearly the most charismatic of the three -- has a hard time translating her infectious stage presence onto her debut disc (surprisingly, even her showstopping rendition of the Gershwins' "Summertime" falls flat here). That said, Free Yourself is still more polished than any other Idol's first record, thanks to urban hitmakers Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri, and Rodney Jerkins. Although Fantasia's nasal timbre often recalls Macy Gray, her vocal range is far superior to Gray's; a more accurate comparison might be made to Mary J. Blige, most notably on the Missy-assisted "Good Lovin'." Like Blige, Fantasia is a round-the-way girl with a voice informed by adversity, and she makes sure listeners are aware of just how much she's struggled -- from growing up in the ghetto (the Brandy-reminiscent "This Is Me") to dealing with triflin' beaus (the kiss-off title track) and unrequited love ("Truth Is"). The album's biggest misstep (other than misprinted track listings), however, is Fantasia's loud-and-proud proclamation of being a "Baby Mama." Still, there's enough good material here for Fantasia's fans to fawn over, and plenty of promise for a career to be revered.CONDITION: NEW Punched UPCTRACK LISTING1. Ain't Gon' Beg You2. Free Yourself3. Truth Is4. Selfish (I Want U 2 Myself)5. Summertime6. Baby Mama7. Got Me Waiting8. It's All Good9. Good Lovin'10. Don't Act Right11. You Were Always on My Mind12. This Is Me13. I Believe International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Visit My eBay Store: DiscoramaOverstock
Price: 6.97 USD
Location: Plainfield, New Jersey
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Restocking Fee: 15%
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
CD Grading: Mint (M)
Type: Album
Case Type: Jewel Case: Standard
Case Condition: Excellent (EX)
Features: JEWEL CASE
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Inlay Condition: Excellent (EX)
Artist: Fantasia
Record Label: J Records
Producer: Harold Lilly, Sam Watters, The Underdogs, Rodney Jerkins, Louis Biancaniello, Ric Rude, Missy Elliott, Karlin, Soulshock, SEAN Garrett, Jazze Pha, Bryan Michael Cox, Craig Brockman, Jermaine Dupri, Soulshock & Karlin, Nigel Wright
Format: CD
Release Year: 2004
Style: Contemporary R&B
Release Title: Free Yourself
Genre: R&B & Soul
