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Case Features Black Beauty In 'Lovely' Video
Remember Case? Of course you do. Who can forget his hits such as "Touch Me, Tease Me" and "Faded Pictures" at the turn of the century. Although he wasn't the greatest singer, he had his niche in the R&B game and a solid fan base. Then he disappeared after accidentally shooting himself in the neck--which he miraculously survived with barely a scratch--and falling into label limbo at Def Soul circa 2002. Now he's taken his destiny into his own hands and has created an independent label with plans to release a new album, The Rose Experience, early next year. "Lovely" is the first single from the album and Case slips comfortably back into his zone. Although a brand new production, the song's video looks a bit dated--I had to remind myself that it was '08 and not '98 while watching this joint. Despite the time warp, I do appreciate that the video featured women on the curvier end of the spectrum with various skin tones and hair textures. I think this was what Ryan Leslie meant to do, but didn't.
Tags: black is beautiful, case
Comments
Dude can't really sing - his voice sounds has too much of a nasal tone and doesn't have enough soul for my liking. Overall the song doesn't cut it. -just my 2 cents for what it worth these days.
datruth | November 14, 2008 12:46 AM | PermalinkCase was hot for a hot second.
I bought the CD. I remember that song he did with Joe, and Happily Ever After.
I see he has re-emerged.
Kofi Bofah | November 13, 2008 2:04 PM | PermalinkThis is what Bilal meant to do, and did. Much better.
RocktheCatbox | November 12, 2008 2:28 PM | PermalinkCase is one artist whose albums I never bought at the time, are currently on my list to-buy once I get the extra ends. There's just something about his VOICE that I love and 'Touch Me, Tease Me'??? Damn good song, as well as 'Missing You'. Again, it's the man's voice.
I have him in a category of "need-to-buy-all-their-old-stuff" along with Joe ("I'm In Love" is still a guilty favorite...loved that song) and Donnell Jones (BEFORE "Where I Wanna Be"). I think they are all exceptional artists in their writing and singing skills, but unfortunately don't get as 'much' shine due to them.
Madame Z | November 12, 2008 10:09 AM | PermalinkMissing You was my fav jam by Case. I had no clue he accidentally shot himself?!
Lady T | November 11, 2008 7:18 PM | PermalinkDang, I forgot how much I like Case.
Berry | November 11, 2008 7:00 PM | Permalink