Chris Brown: Fine
China
I hate to say this,
but I actually like this song and the music video. I hate Chris
Brown as person and a singer. However, this song is very good and
well written. It is clearly heavily influenced by Michael Jackson's
Thriller and Off the Wall albums. The chord progressions and
“whoos”are clearly Michael Jackson.
I also like that
Chris Brown doesn't rely on auto-tune in this song like his other
songs. He uses his voice just like MJ. Plus, the guitar and bells
work in giving this song a bright feeling. I think this is in the
right direction for Brown and he should rely less on the
heavy-produced dance songs he's been into recently. I know people
don't like that he is using the 80s style of music here with the Off
The Wall feel of the song, but it works.
-The actress, while
very hot, isn't that good. Brown is actually better.
- Dr.
Pierre Chang
has returned. It is good to see the Doctor from Lost made it off the
island and turned to a life of crime in the triad.
-I like the neon
light effects in the city. That is clearly a MJ throwback too. The
lighting and color tones does bring you back to the 90s Micheal
Jackson era of music videos. The music video almost feels like it
shares the same universe as MJ's music videos.
-Heck, I even liked
the dance fight. But, Brown looks a little corny in some shots. Is
the man eating anything, because he's looking a bit thin?
-Did she get naked
in his car? I'm not complaining, I just wanted to point that out.
So, it ends on a
cliffhanger. Will they do a follow up? Who knows?
I am not a fan of
CB, but damn this is a nice nostalgia trip down the early MJ solo
road. And, it has a smooth sound it. Damn it, Chris, I like this
song.
Grade: B+
Why do I think "Nice F'ing model"? Honk-Honk
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You've been f'ed by a smooth criminal.