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Killa | Cherish | 3:49 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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I Ain't Trippin' | Cherish | 3:07 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Amnesia | Cherish | 3:44 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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4
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Notice | Cherish | 3:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Framed Out | Cherish | 3:36 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Before Your Were My Man | Cherish | 3:58 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Superstar | Cherish | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Only One | Cherish | 3:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Love Sick | Cherish | 3:47 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Damages | Cherish | 3:08 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Like a Drum | Cherish | 3:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Killa (So So Def Remix) [Bonus Track] | Cherish | 3:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
After achieving moderate success with a couple of snappy singles in 2006, the yet-to-be distinguished girl group Cherish returned to the studios in order to hit the stardom they hungered for. Their debut release, "Unappreciated," was a solid effort, but lacked the finesse or style to bring them to the next level. On their second release, "The Truth," the four King sisters, Farrah, Neosha, Felisha and Fallon, have dropped a slick, smooth sampling that delivers a more consistent set of jamming R&B songs. Starting right from the lead single "Killa," we see a more edgy, popped out quartet who seem more desirous of making waves on radio stations. The beats are hotter on this album, yet the slow tracks pile up, and the disc is thick on serious subjects and heartbreak and anger, which kills much of the momentum. Ultimately though, even on groove ballads like "Amnesia" or "Only One," the girls are more distinctive than before; rather than falling back on simplistic snapping sounds, the girls branch out into mainstream pop and R&B, allowing them to be more accessible to a wider audience. Overall, the music quality isn't bad. In fact, many of the ballads are strong records; they just don't fit the mold of today's market to a "T." Had the album been released seven or eight years prior, it would be a classic to this day, similar to Destiny's Child's The Writing's on the Wall. Vocally, the solo voices are reminiscent of Rihanna and Ciara, yet not personal enough to be distinctive. The girls still do not succeed at being stand-alone talents; yet as a foursome, they sound pure and refreshing, and the four-part harmonies soar over the synthetics that would hold down so many other groups. If the album featured more crashing, upbeat numbers, which are the strongest songs on the album, then the girls would've had their first true hit record. Instead, they have showed us dollops of potential and group talent, and a terrific, outdated R&B album, but they're still underwhelming when it comes to showing us the radio goods, which are just a touch too slow for today's pop/R&B markets. Where they have succeeded however, is in establishing themselves as an honest R&B girl group, something that is missing in a world of music flooded by seductive sextets and oversexual pop princesses.
Customer Reviews
Cherish-The Truth
The Atlanta quartet of sisters went gold back in 2005 with their debut album, Unappreciated. Now they hope to top that performance with their sophomore album, The Truth.
Killa: Serving as the lead single off of their album, as well as the Step Up 2 The Streets soundtrack, it was good promotion. Don Vito, producer of their first hit, “Do It To It” is back with some dance ready production. Consisting of revolving synths similar to “Low” and synth hits, joined with club ready percussion, the girls sing about wanting a man. Yung Joc is featured on the single, but merely to add street swagger, lyrically mediocre, as the girls glaze this club track decently. It's a worthy single. 4/5
I Ain’t Trippin: Drums thump throughout, while hi hats and claps keep the pace, the girls sing lightly and softly on the track about not tripping or being mad. The track is a mediocre cut that suffers from blandness and similarity to their previous tracks. 3/5
Amnesia: The second single, it's a slow rolling ballad that works off acoustic guitar, strings and snaps. Members take turns at verses, harmonizing each other at the end of each, as the hook gets slightly repetitive. This is to add catchyness, but it ends up being more annoying. The bridge is where the track really shines. It's a decent ballad, but doesn’t move you like it is intended. 4/5
Notice: Introductory electronic keys run throughout, as this midtempo smoothly glides. It's a smooth track that shows better vocals, with the girls singing softly over an atmospheric beat of writing a notice to their man. Nice track. 3/5
Framed Out: Banging bass starts things out, as rhythmic claps and synths lurk. The hook is about always being framed out, but is a little weak. They sing with more attitude and hope to prove a sassier track about their shades, but its more production than vocals that shine here. 2/5
Before You Were My Man: R&B hit maker Eric Hudson brings a bump and snap rhythm with a bouncy synth melody, as the girls lightly glaze the track. The track is a nice midtempo with a happy vibe to it, the hook is catchy, the lyrics light and feel good. 3.5/5
Superstar: The girls feature some higher pitches and harmonize really nicely on this one. The production is pretty sparse, with a harp, and simple drum pattern. The track truly shows their vocals well, it has some of that emotion, that wasn’t too relevant on the previous tracks. 3.5/5
Only One: Harp guided track that flows nicely, but is simply light vocals glazing. The sisters sing about only allowing their one man of missing, loving, touching, etc. It's a decent track that works well with the beat, as each singer croons nicely at the hook. 3.5/5
Lovesick: Adonis & K-Fam bring a complicated production that has some dramatic drums and heartbeat like feel to it. The track is about hoping their boyfriend is hurting and sad, after breaking up. It's an angered track, lyrically, however the ladies soften it up to be a decent effort. 3/5
Damages: Electronic filled production with special effects and drum patterns, the track has a repetitive hook about the damage being done. The track is once again, light singing and slight harmonizing. A redundant number that is skippable. 2/5
Like A Drum: Jazze Pha produced, drum soldier like snares keep the tempo, piano keys glisten lightly, and synths add to the catchy hook. This track is very unique and different from their typical work, with Jazze’s excellent production and a hook that is addictive and makes for a nice track. At the bridge, one of the sisters brings it home, passing it on the other to finish up this excellent midtempo. 4/5
Killa (So So Def Remix): Jermaine Dupri & The Kid Slim join the girls for a remix of their club flavored lead single. The track is slightly altered production wise, Jermaine gives a little intro and later The Kid Slim delivers a decent verse, sounding like a teen rapper, similar to the likes of Bow Wow or Yung Berg. 4/5
Cherish’s second album, The Truth is much more differently focused than their debut. With their debut, they brought a more southern swagger to it, ATL sound, but now they are attempting to broaden their audience to a more pop/R&B mainstream sound. Evident from their lead single, “Killa” has an ultimate pop club sound with slight swagger from Joc. While they continue to deliver mellow mediocre jams, such as “Notice”, “Lovesick” or “Damages”, they also grow and show a much lighter tone with “Before You Were My Man”. The track is a likeable difference from the majority of tracks that are relationship heavy and slightly saddened or bland. Jazze Pha produced “Like A Drum” is a unique track that shows, how when matched with the right production, the girls are able to create a catchy and good track. “Amnesia” is a slow rolling ballad that goes off acoustic guitar and is the main ballad of the album, that is decent, but not a great single. “I Ain’t Trippin” is a moderately successful banger that the girls prove to still have, however other attempts at club bump go bad with “Framed Out”, however sweet and soft “Superstar” and light, relaxing “Only One” make up for it. Overall the album shows a similar formula, just different style from the girls, as there aren’t as many high energized tracks, but more focus on relationship midtempos, proving their focus on a broader audience. A decent follow up that shows stronger vocals and maturity, but not a huge leap from their debut that still has influence from Ciara and Destiny’s Child. Decent release that should satisfy fans, while possibly picking up some pop listeners.
Rating: 7 out of 10
A Sophomore Jinx?
Does anyone remember when “Do It to It” was played non-stop on the radio two years ago? I do, almost to a point where I wanted to strangle to radio DJ’s. Well the quartet is back with their sophomore album. The album starts off with the first single a club-banger “Killa” which wasn’t as big a “Do It to it” but may just be better in quality. Then the CD quickly hits a wall with “I ain’t trippin’” before it gets into the second single, “Amnesia” the defiant stand-out song on the album, a song about one leaving their significant other for someone else, unless they come up with the case of amnesia. “Notice” a song with mind-less lyrics, has a catchy chorus to make the song better as it progresses. The next song “Framed Out” is about someone on the way to the club, and another song with mindless lyrics. “Before You Were My Man” shows Cherish’s creative side, with them sitting their “man” down and basically confessing to him, what happened before they got together. “Superstar” is about someone being comfortable around their significant other, has resemblance to TLC’s “Unpretty”, well the exact opposite actually, but it has the same plot. “Love Sick” is basically a ‘Cry Me a River Pt. II” as the lead singer tells her man to “cry me a river”, but it’s a good song non-the less. The last song ends like ‘a drum’. A song that sounds similar to Rihanna’s ‘Unfaithful’. But as it progresses the metaphor of your heart to a drum is quite impressive. After eleven short songs, it was filled with mind-less lyrics (with the exception of Amnesia), unoriginal topics, too many songs about her man, and simple production. Don’t be fooled though there are some highlights on the album. Oh wait I mush just have “Amnesia” because this was another case of a sophomore jinx.
Download:
Amnesia
Like A Drum
Killa
Skip:
Only One
Notice
I Ain’t Trippin’
GOOD, BUT IT COULD BE BETTER....
Cherish is a new-er group of singers that can come together and create a masterpiece if they wanted to but, this album is only good.There are about 3 or 4 songs that will make it to radio play but the rest are a failure compared to how this album could have been (PERFECTION) sadly, "The Truth" is far from perfect......Cherish, I am very dissapointed in this album, you can do so much better than this.
TOP 5 SONGS -
1.) Killa
2.) I Ain't Trippin'
3.) Superstar
4.) Damages
Biography
Genre: R&B/Soul
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs by Cherish
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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Do It To It (Main Radio Version) | Do It to It - Single | 3:44 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Killa | Killa (feat. Yung Joc) - Single | 3:55 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Unappreciated | Unappreciated | 3:55 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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4
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Do It to It (Radio Version) | Unappreciated | 3:46 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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5
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Killa (feat. Yung Joc) | Now That's What I Call Music, Vol. 28 | 3:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: R&B/Soul, Music, Contemporary R&B, Dance, Hip Hop/Rap
- Released: May 13, 2008
- ℗ (C) 2008 Sho'Nuff - CRI, LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
