Sean Kingston - 'Beautiful Girls'
I can't remember the last time I heard a song which is as guaranteed to create strong reactions as this one (actually I can, it was the Crazy Frog). There are just SO MANY things you can get yourself in a tizz about within the bars of this little gem. So, for the benefit of international tranquillity and goodwill, here's a handy exploration of some of the bigger ones, together with a some hints for dealing with any sudden rage issues which may arise.
First of all, I think it's very important that everyone familiarise themselves with the song itself. So, speakers on (or headphones at the ready), let's DO THIS THING...
Everyone alright? If you've had any adverse reaction to this, try and take deep breaths, IN through the nose...count up to four, and OUT through the mouth...count seven...
OK? Right, here come THE ISSUES...
ISSUE ONE: The sampling of 'Stand By Me' will cause rocksnob coronaries all over the world. Not that it takes much to make a rocksnob freak out, but if you find yourself getting huffy, it's important, before the blood pressure starts to rise, to remember that this song hasn't cancelled out Ben E. King's original in any way. It is still available to buy, and on all the oldies radio stations. So don't get offended on Ben's behalf.
ISSUE TWO: Apparently beautiful girls aren't very nice to their men. And some of them can be so nasty that they leave a trail of suicidal fellas in their wake. Handsome blokes, on the other hand, are all LOVELY and never do anything wrong ever, right girls?
ISSUE THREE: Peter Andre is going to want his voice back, Mr Kingston. And when he does, he's not going to be impressed if you've left it all flattened out with that robotic auto-tune Cher machine. Human voices don't actually sound like this, you see. Which leads me to...
ISSUE FOUR: Sampling 'Stand By Me' is one thing, sampling a MIDI file of a ringtone of 'Stand By Me' is something else. Seriously, some production work on this would have killed you?
In the spirit of international calm, and because some of the melody is really sweet, I'm not even going to put up a damning star rating. If you hate this, you'll be in good company, and if you love it (and you can prove your ears aren't gummed up with jam), fair play to you.
I'm off to practise my yoga now. PEACE!
Download: Out now
CD Released: September 3rd
(Fraser McAlpine)
Comments
nice review mate!:)
for a minute i was starting to think that you might actually like this hideous song...
nothing against anyone who likes it though..
still, i have a feeling that it will chart inside the top ten...it's number one in the us after all, and even " do yo know" was a top ten hit...so that's proof that anything is possible...right..?
have a nice holiday! ( hopefully somewhere nice and sunny:))
This song is real repetitive, and just plain rubbish. In my opinion.
I know loads of people who like it though. Its going to do well regardless.
This is the worst song of the year.. simple.
This song makes me suicidal.
Any one of the above "issues" could be coped with if the song had anything going for it, but all those problems together?
It's unoriginal, derivative, repetitive, misogynistic and banal. In addition to which the singer can't keep in tune without a machine so surely breaches the trades descriptions act.
Thranjax
Apparently when Scott Mills (Radio 1 DJ) was in america he heard this song every five minutes on the radio and now he can't get it out of his head. He wakes up with it every day.I like it but it is a bit annoying isn't it? It probably won't get to number one cos we are more tougher than the American's. I mean that we've got better music taste than them. Have a nice holiday. :)
Also on the cute this criticisms of negativeness ? Tell not you're fed up? He like this cute and the song not less. filled to visit on songs that not absorbable and in the eyes of the majority are bad like '' pretty girls '', and in my opinion there is not in this song any bad.
[Yoda, alcohol and typing. LETHAL combination. - Fraser]
Is it just me, or does every car that goes past play this song REALLY awesome-ly loud on the stereo? Its really annoying. I think its just the same car that drives past my window every 10 minutes (or every 5 minutes when it's late at night) and plays this song ultra-loud to annoy me. Well, whoever it is, its working!
Rachel
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Jessica Fielding wrote:
It probably won't get to number one cos we are more tougher than the American's. I mean that we've got better music taste than them.
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oh realy? are u sure? it's now no.2, you still think that u got better music taste? :)
hated this song at first, but now having heard it on the radio millions of times. its starting to sound better. heard a remixed version of it in a club in leeds a few weeks ago which made it sound a million times better.
I love sean kingstons tune and also like the remix which jojo has done you have got to be a fool if you dont lke it it should have been at number one for weeks the tune just makes me smile everytime i hear it, it reminds me of my falla John
i think that you are the worst singer in the whole industry.i have to wonder why anyone would give you a record deal who are they.the songs you choose to sing are in very poor taste songs about suicide should not be used on the radio.how could you do a song like that do you have no heart.i totally hate you and i hope someday you get banned for that from the radio.
I lovvvveee this song:D its always full blast in my car! Dem all them beautiful giiirls! its only a song!! no need to get all twisted and political about it ! relax! its catchy ! :D
The Sean Kinjgston song is S***
I mean who came up with that drivel of a song?
Music lovers
do not be fooled by this contrived Music
Suicidal Suicidal
I wish he would commit suicide
To Kerry:
Ha! so it's you that drives past my house every day and night blasting this song out really loud! lol....only joking. And yes, it is catchy, but I still don't like hearing it every 5 minutes of the day and night. No wonder I'm so tired in the mornings....I cant ruddy well get to sleep :) Oh well though. I'll tolerate it, because so many people like it I can't slag it off. And it is quite a catchy and fun summer song for those that like these sorts of songs.
Rachel
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I think this song is overplayed tbh. And it really annoys me as well, probably cuz its not the type of music Im into. I just hate this song cuz its always on, everywhere you turn, its there, and in my opinion, its not even a good song.
Haha good review! Its clear tons of people will like this. Ill tell you what though, if it was sunny this summer this would have taken Rhinahas place of being number 1 for ages. I cant decide whats worst! LuxXx
i hideous piece of music i still cant see what people like about this song the lyrics are just awful!
Oh dear god save us!!!!
im sorry but why do people release songs like this?!please someone explain!(it betta b good!)
Does anyone else realise just how annoying his voice is??!!!
And sean if anything should make u bloody suicdal it should be your song!!
*deep breaths*
pretty accurate review i might say btw!
xxxxx
gaaaaahhh! horribly annoying song! Sean Kingston sounds like one of those wind-up toy animals. nice review-well done!
People can bad-mouth this song, and it truly is horrible, but its number one on the charts! And people still move along and sing to it. Its meant to be a pop tune, and nothing more
Number one!
This song is brillant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No wonder its no.one!!nd people that are complaining about the "suicidal"part get a life!!LOVE HIM!!
imagine losing someone very close to suicide then having to hear this vile tune over and over people singing it whilst your trying to get over it. wish artists would think about what they are writing and how it will come across to some people, suicie its nothing to sing about especialy for the ones who are still here .
Sean Kingston isnt that good but kingston isnt his real second name!!!! Its said On The radio whhat is his real second name:D
I actually really loved this song, its soooo good, but ive heard it too many times!
hes a one hit wonder
I didnt know this song sampled stand by me.
sacriledge. i didnt like it anyway....
It is a bit irritating after a while, we have all got the point that sean would be sucidal. When I heard it 1st I thought it was a joke, really taking the mick out someone but, no, he was serious.
can u tell me were i can listern 2 the sean kingston- beautiful girl radio 1 micky take song
thanks
james wright
Hi
My name is Selope RV, from South Africa, 13 years old, People Keep telling me I look like you, and indeed I look exactly like you, I want to meet you, can I send you my pictures?
I also happen to be your big fan.
Selope RV......
my is name is sabrina ,
i trying to find to a men in south africa, his name is daivd opperman.
can you say his name on your radio station .
i want to find he to say i'm sorry to he.
from sabrina in uk