Released 20 years ago
Fantasia
Fantasia Barrino · 2006
52 min · 14 tracks · soul
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and soul infused with Fantasia's powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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When I See You — This track stands out for its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody, capturing the essence of love and longing that resonates throughout the album.
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Hood Boy — With its catchy hook and upbeat tempo, this song showcases Fantasia's ability to blend traditional R&B with modern influences, appealing to a wide audience.
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I Feel Beautiful — This empowering anthem highlights self-love and confidence, showcasing Fantasia's vocal range while delivering an uplifting message to listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Fantasia's second album showcases strong vocals and production but lacks some cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Hood Boy', and maintains an upbeat tempo through the first half before transitioning to slower ballads.
- Fantasia's vocal delivery is consistently powerful, often employing runs and emotional inflections that showcase her range across multiple tracks.
- Several songs feature layered harmonies and call-and-response sections, particularly in 'When I See You' and 'Surround U', enhancing the soul influence.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotive vocal expressions
- vibrant groove exploration
- short, engaging listening sessions
- uplifting and positive vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2006, 'Fantasia' is the second studio album from Fantasia Barrino, following her successful debut 'Free Yourself' in 2004. At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a prominent figure in R&B after gaining fame as the winner of 'American Idol' in 2004, making this album crucial for cementing her artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jennifer Hudson· Lalah Hathaway· Alicia Keys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hood Boy 3:34
- 2 When I See You 3:37
- 3 I Nominate You 4:34
- 4 Baby Makin' Hips 3:21
- 5 Not the Way That I Do 3:35
- 6 Only One U 4:00
- 7 I Feel Beautiful 3:33
- 8 I'm Not That Type 4:07
- 9 Uneligible 3:00
- 10 Two Weeks Notice 4:42
- 11 Surround U 3:19
- 12 Bore Me (Yawn) 2:55
- 13 Sunshine 3:47
- 14 Bump What Your Friends Say 4:44
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