Take You There (Jodie Connor song)
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"Take You There" is a
David Dawood
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Writing and production
"Take You There" was produced by
David Dawood also known as Dawood. David Dawood is the producer of Roll Deep's 2010 hit single "Good Times" that featured Connor, which reached number 1 in the United Kingdom. David Dawood is also the producer of Connor's first and second singles, "Now or Never" and "Bring It". The lyrics in "Take You There" are co-written by Busta Rhymes, Jodie Connor and David Dawood.[1]
Following the release and prior to the release of "Take You There", Connor had been working in the
Chris Brown/Leona Lewis) in preparation for her debut album, which will feature "Take You There".[1] According to Connor, the vocals were recorded over a year, prior to the release.[1] The song is primarily targeted to the dance music audience.[1]
Critical reception
Blogging site, musiceyz, reviewed the single to a mixed reaction. They praised Connor's "voice range and Bajan tones", stating:
- "Quite a lot of kudos for Jodie Connor, getting Bollywood sound. Maybe it's a Bajan influence, Jodie Connor is a British born Bajan singer adding to the big Bajan influence of pop music driven by Rihanna and supported by Cover Drive.
- The dance backing track to ‘Take You There’ is very complex though, with lots of sounds fighting each other which in parts gets just too busy and you lose your way a little. Luckily with Jodie‘s voice you get back on track as like Medusa she draws you in to her.
- The lyrics and singing are simple in their composition, which is probably the reason you can and want to listen over the noisy backing track. Sadly as with most pop records featuring a Hip Hop act, you have to wait until right at the end before you hear Busta. Whilst his verse is good, it kind of feels like one of those that it's just plugged in to a track as a filler and he earns some cash.
- This review may read a little negative. But in short, it is a good pop record. Jodie Connor‘s vocal is good as is her overall performance. "Take You There" is let down a bit by its backing track which overshadows the good vocals. I think I am being a bit more critical on this because I know that Jodie Connor is a great talent and we should hear more of her, rather than a complicated backing track. Busta Rhymes, as always is an added bonus, but don’t expect anything of ‘Woo-Ha’ proportions on it.
- It is a good track to listen to, probably get you to have a dance and must be good because the three minutes it lasts flies by".[2]
Music video
A music video was made for the single and was filmed along the California Coast Ranges and around the beaches of California, United States. Busta Rhymes does not appear in the music video alongside Jodie Connor.[3]
Tom Howard of synthpop. Alarming, but not as alarming as: 2) Busta Rhymes was not invited to join her on said beach. Who doesn’t invite Busta Rhymes on holiday?.[4]
Track listing
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| Total length: | 32:07 | |
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Release history
| Date | Format | Label |
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| July 29, 2012 | Digital download[5] | All Around the World & Takeover Entertainment Ltd
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References
- ^ a b c d "Take You There - Release information". music-house.co.uk.
- ^ "Take You There by Jodie Connor ft Busta Rhymes (Review)". musiceyz. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ "Jodie Connor feat. Busta Rhymes - Take You There". YouTube. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ Tom Howard. "Jodie Connor feat Busta Rhymes - 'Take You There' - Music Video review". NME.
- ^ a b "Take You There (feat. Busta Rhymes) - EP by Jodie Connor - Download Take You There (feat. Busta Rhymes) - EP on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved Tuesday, 31 July 2012.