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Hear My Cry >>
A pair of uptempo, minor-key tunes kick off this Brit diva's debut CD. The catchy opener, "It Feels So Good," recalls both '80s freestyle and Cher's wildly successful hit single "Believe." The next track, "I Put a Spell on You," is "inspired by" (as the CD's sleeve puts it) Screamin' Jay Hawkins's classic R&B gem of the same name. The new version has none of the 1956 original's over-the-top sense of absurdity and abandon; Sonique's "Spell" is a lean machine fueled by a disco bass throb, festooned by strings, and graced by Sonique's stylish vocals. Hear My Cry covers a lot of dance territory, from the dressed-up funk of "Are You Ready?" to the techno-tinged house of "Love Is on Our Side." The album also includes an R&B slow jam ("Drama"), gloomy trip-hop ("Empty [Hideaway]"), and a piano ballad ("Learn to Forget"). A fair amount of the disc's tracks are pedestrian, but what makes just about any of them worth checking out is Sonique's distinctive voice, an instrument with an unusual grain to it. --Fred Cisterna
It Feels So Good >>
Single for the second hit from the club diva's 2000 debut album 'Hear My Cry'. Currently at #16 in Billboard's Hot 100 chart, this Australian CD maxi for 'It Feels So Good' contains five tracks, four of which are not on the U.S. CD single! (only the 7' Breakbeat Mix appears on the American release). Tracks 'It Feels So Good' (Original 7 inch Mix, breakbeat 7 inch, Serious Remix, Original 12 inch Mix) plus the CD-Rom videoclip. 1999 release. Slimline jewel case.
Hear My Cry >>
Serious. 2000.
Born to Be Free >>
Something of a perfectionist, Sonique has spent the past two years maintaining a fast-paced global deejay schedule entertaining crowds in Romania, Egypt, Israel, Russia & South Africa whilst also creating a second album of the highest caliber. Keen to maintain a degree of consistency to her music, whilst simultaneously delivering a fresh sound, Sonique enlisted the expertise of producers Graham Pleeth (Peter Gabriel & Appleton), & Robin Barter (Kylie Minogue & Freddie Mercury), who also worked on 'Hear My Cry'. Each song on the album contains powerful & emotive lyrics inspired by Sonique's own life experiences, showcasing her trademark sounds, whilst demonstrating an unmistakable development in her music. 'Hold Me Now' is Sonique's own reaction to September 11th - having endured personal loss herself three years ago, Sonique can relate to those who were bereaved as a result of the attack &
It Feels So Good >>
Single for the second hit from the club diva's 2000 debut album, the top 75 'Hear My Cry'. The U.S. single for this top 10 smash is available only as a 12' vinyl release & this U.K. edition features three mixes of 'It Feels So Good', none of which are on the Australian pressing! Contains the Radio Edit, Cam 7 Soulfood Club Mix and The Conductors & The Cowboy's Amnesia Mix. 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.
Club Mix >>
UK dance compilation mixed by British pop diva/DJ Sonique. 38 tracks including, Musique vs U2 'New Year's Dub' (Original 12 Inch Mix) Trisco 'Musak' (Steve Lawler Remix) Roland Klinkenberg 'Inner Laugh' (James Holden Remix), Dirty Vegas 'Days Go By' (Lucien Foort Instrumental Dub), Zero ID 'Number 4' (A-Side) Sonique 'Feels So Good' (Acapella), Storm 'Storm' (Jan Driver Remix), Delerium 'Innocente (Falling In Love)' (Deep Dish Gladiator Remix), DJ Tiesto 'Flight 643', DJ Tomcraft 'Prosac' (Marc Manga Mix) & many more. 2001 release.
Sky >>
Third single off the dance pop diva's solo debut album 'Here My Cry', her follow-up to the huge 'Feels So Good' single. Tracks 'Sky' (Radio Edit, Sharem Jey Remix, Conductor and Cowboy Mix) and the CD-ROM video for 'Sky'. 2000 release. Slimline jewel case.
Alive >>
Taken from the 2003 album, 'Born To Be Free'. The title track is backed with four non-LP tracks, 'Alive' (Benny Benassi Sfaction Club Mix, Tomcraft Remix - Edit, Yomanda Remix - Edit, & Video). Mercury.