Jul 07 2008
Terrence Howard DJing for Eva Longoria

Terrence Howard Making Beautiful for the Ladies

Finally, it’s “Love Makes You Beautiful,” the first song from Terrence Howard’s long-talked about album, Shine Through It. I should be clear, I’m not sure if this is the single, more like.. the first sounds I’ve heard so far.

Your first response might be to pounce all over it for the shocking awfulness, it’s what I was about to do. But close your eyes and try to imagine the song was recorded by someone you don’t know, yet this guy has the look and is hyped as the newest neo-soul kid on the block.

Not even new.. think of it as Maxwell’s comeback joint.

Would you still drag it to the trash can? Maybe you like it as is.

Terrence Howard “Love Makes You Beautiful”

Did Terrence make love beautiful?


☼ What's Your Opinion? ☼

1 NO THANKS Mon, Jul 07, 2008 - 6:59 pm

This guy should STICK TO ACTING. Awful singing sounds like he is talking .

2 Me. Mon, Jul 07, 2008 - 9:24 pm

I think people just need to relax. It’s not bad, its just that we regard him as an actor. If it was a random dude you would prolly hear it with our any prejudices. Plus its also not what were used to, Hip Hop, Rap..

3 Brenda Mon, Jul 07, 2008 - 10:12 pm

No Me, I’m sorry, the singing is really bad random dude or not. He should continue to act and leave singimg alone.

4 Rich Law Mon, Jul 07, 2008 - 10:56 pm

He tried, the music is good, but vocally he tried. This might be a demo, I heard something else from him and sounded much better.

5 Keep acting bro Tue, Jul 08, 2008 - 12:05 am

He tried and he failed… Miserably…

6 LeyLey Tue, Jul 08, 2008 - 1:10 am

The instrumental isn’t HORRIBLE…but his singing is. Don’t quit ur day job son.

7 AGREEN81 Tue, Jul 08, 2008 - 5:53 pm

WTF!!!!!MY EARS CAN’T TAKE NO MORE.THIS SONG SUCKS ASS.I SENSE ANOTHER GLITTER TRAGEDY IN THE MAKING . IF HE WANTS TO CONTINUE WITH SONGWRITING THAN FINE .TERRENCE IS IN MY OPINION IS A DYNOMITE ACTOR AND A MUSICIAN. BUT SINGING IS NOT HIS CUP OF TEA.I WOULD NOT EVEN BUY HIS MUSIC ON BOOTLEGG.DO NOT HUMILIATE YOURSELF LIKE THIS. STICK TO WHAT YOU DO BEST.

8 What was that!!! Wed, Jul 09, 2008 - 3:11 pm

I agree with the post above the singing was painfully bad. Someone should have stepped up and told this guy how bad he sings before he put out that garbage.

9 Umm Its A No. Wed, Jul 09, 2008 - 5:02 pm

Trash it! his singing is horrible and the music is dated. This MIGHT have been able to work a few years ago. But it’s 2008 and neo-soul actually needs to have more soul in it. I want to hear songs with controlled raging vocal abilities and sickening musical arrangements.

10 Mskayty Fri, Jul 11, 2008 - 1:01 pm

*cringing*
Oh, my DAMN!!  Just….DAMN….sweet, gentle, Negro Jesus…are those little children in the background?!*dialing Child Protective Services*

11 sunny09 Fri, Jul 11, 2008 - 9:06 pm

You know, I’ve been singing the first few lines to his damn tune all day! And I have to agree with all you above. It’s over produced and he can’t sing (where’s that flow crunk?)

Bur’t… his Iron Man co-star has done an album, didn’t do Jamie Foxx any harm?. But the sentiment behind the lyrics… well I give a “pimp” credit for that.

12 shut up Sun, Jul 13, 2008 - 11:31 pm

Have you all forgotten what real music is? This is genius and his singing is the best I’ve heard in some time - true emotion. Sorry it doesn’t have t-pain’s vocoder on it.

13 Wow Sun, Jul 13, 2008 - 11:35 pm

Do YOU know what real music is? The singing is by far the worst that I have heard in my life. What is the matter with you? Get the wax out of your ears and listen to that garbage again then repost your comment. You have to be kidding. Aren’t you???

14 RIC'HARD Mon, Jul 14, 2008 - 1:36 am

Sut up,
There is a reason why everybody but you thinks that the song is trash. That’s because it is. He is a horrible singer and I can’t see why you don’t get that. I understand being a fan but the truth should outweigh being a fan and the truth is that song should be trashed because of his lousy singing.

15 Brakodawn Mon, Jul 14, 2008 - 11:51 am

I kinda liked it.  I don’t think his singing is that bad.  Reminds me of Seal or the lead singer of some rock band.  It’s definitely different from anything anybody else is doing.  Refreshing, methinks.  Go Silky T.

16 What the Hell !!!!!!!!! Mon, Jul 14, 2008 - 4:37 pm

When I heard that he had an album coming out, I thought it was going to be an instrumental album with him playing the guitar. I think this song would be cool if Lenny Kravitz was singing it. STICK TO ACTING!!!!!

17 Diasjazzpora Mon, Jul 14, 2008 - 9:51 pm

One thing about music is that it is appreciated on different levels by the listeners. I applaud Terrence for this bold step into music. Its not mainstream no….but I can appreciate his effort and the message. This is my opinion and I am not trying to win the popular vote with it…

18 Real Talent Mon, Jul 14, 2008 - 9:55 pm

I’m glad that you aren’t trying to win the popular vote because you didn’t. His singing sucks and it shows if you have money over tallent you can do anything.

19 ramiakin Mon, Jul 14, 2008 - 11:15 pm

Mr. Howard is beautiful, and so is his music.

20 Get Real Mon, Jul 14, 2008 - 11:23 pm

He is talented but just can’t sing for shit…

21 bmadison Tue, Jul 15, 2008 - 1:00 am

HIS SINGING NEEDS SOME SHOWER PRACTICE!!!!

22 TERRANCE Tue, Jul 15, 2008 - 3:13 am

HIS SINGING NEEDS TO STOP PERIOD.

23 Roshelle Wed, Jul 16, 2008 - 11:45 am

I just absolutely love this song!  I can’t wait until it hits the stores and airwaves!  NOT!!!

24 NiNi Thu, Jul 17, 2008 - 12:38 pm

This is refreshing!!! Its not like the current popular music that out there now. I get sick of hearing the same ol’ songs on the radio. I think older folks and more mature audiences will appreciate his music. I like this. It will take some time to get used to for many people.
I do agree that its not the greatest singing, but Bob Marley wasn’t that great of a singer either. I prefer his natural voice to all those other “singers” out there receiving help from computers.
People just need to leave him alone. He’s not doing it for you.

25 Tonya Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 10:48 am

Turrrrible!  Just plain turrrrible!!

26 Mel Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 11:06 am

Right, this is a shock to your system at first listen, but it doesn’t sound all that bad. I especially like the music in the background, and the raspiness of Terrence’s voice. It’s an “acquired taste,” I guess. I think he should refine his singing a bit more, but he’s off to a pretty good start. Just needs to work at it some more.

27 Fashionstylist08 Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 11:46 am

I actually liked his vocals, it’s not the “typical” sound, thats why ya’ll don’t dig it. Be positive, and quit hatin’...what can you do?Besided he already has money, and plenty of it, what do you have??? QUIT HATIN’....and learn how to accept something or someone DIFFERENT!!!! GREAT minds think alike….

28 Bluebug Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 12:44 pm

It sounds okay, but I just cant see Terrence singing.

29 Leah Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 2:23 pm

Poor Terrance. Be kind. Think of him as the pimp in that one movie…um…whatever it was. He’s trying and that’s what counts. Right? He’s so fine, he could sing to me any way he wanted to. And that’s what’s up.

30 MAKAN Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 3:45 pm

I AM SO GODDAM SICK OF SEEING OR HEARING THE WORDS “STOP HATIN”!!!!EVERYTIME I HEAR PEOPLE SAY THAT. I JUST WANT TO BITCH SLAP THOSE WORDS OUT OF THIER MOUTHS. WHY THE HELL WHEN SOMEBODY EXPRESS THIER OPINIONS AGAINST SOMEONE YOU LIKE THEY GOT TO BE HATIN. WHAT LAW STATES THAT WE HAVE TO LIKE THE SAME PEOPLE,MOVIES AND MUSIC. EVERYBODY IS ENTITLED TO HAVE THIER OWN THOUGHTS AND WE DON’T HAVE TO AGREE WITH EACH OTHER.BUT THIS STOP HATIN MESS IS GETTING OLD.WHEN ALL OF YOU KNOW DAMED WELL THAT YOU GOT PEOPLE YOUR NOT TO FOND OF.

31 I agree... Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 4:18 pm

MAKAN
  you are 100% correct as soon as a person doesn’t like someone or disagree with what someone is doing it’s called hating. I wish I could bitch slap the words out of their mouth too. It’s not hating it’s an opinion fools.

32 Oh hell 2 the naw!!!!! Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 5:24 pm

Sounds like he needs an enema!

33 nunya Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 5:37 pm

HE SOUND LIKE SHIT AND WHOEVER PRODUCED WROTE AND GAVE HIM A RECORD DEAL NEED TO BE BITCH SLAPPED.

34 ksm9480 Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 10:16 pm

I don’t think he sounds any worse than Seal and look how big he is with certain people.  Think about it.  We do see him as an actor and because we have this thought in our minds, he doesn’t get a shot.  I agree with the other persont that said, if we didn’t know who he was, we might run out and get this tune.  Why is Seal so good?  I think he sucks!  Tracy Chapman?? She sucks too but somebody likes her homely music.  This music is no different.

35 jcm Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 10:34 pm

It’s really not that bad.  The reference to Seal is absolutely on point-it is a similar sound, and I like it.  I would still love for him to do a CD that is fully instrumental using the guitar.  I grew up in a household full of music and learned to appreciate all forms.

36 Some people don't know tallent at all Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 10:45 pm

I am going to flip it the other way. Since he is “good looking” and an actor people tend to want to give him a chance. The singing is TERRIBLE. I have never heard nothing worse. It does sound like he is talking. What kind of music do some of you people like? This is bad, really bad. STICK TO ACTING. PLEASE!!!

37 Gem Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - 11:52 pm

It’s not awful…just different…If you are musically inclined and were exposed to different genres of music, then one will appreciate this song as what it is: One man’s interpretation of “his” song in “his” way. Like all art, whether it is dance, visual art, poetry or music. Some like it and some don’t. Not everyone likes Jean Michel Basquiat or Andy Warhol, or Billie Holliday or Madonna, Langston Hughes or Vincent Van Gogh.

38 Sorry it's just awful Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 12:01 am

It is awful… calling it different is crap. You don’t have to be musically inclined to hear the terrible singing tha he displays. The majority of the people have spoken. The rest are trying for what isn’t going to happen. I understand wanting a brother to succeed but this ain’t what he should be doing. HE REALLY CAN’T SING!!!

39 Samirah Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 1:28 am

You guys are all CRUEL!!! It’s wasn’t bad, and his style of singing wasn’t the soul you all were looking for, it was supposed to be a 70’s styled meaningful song, kinda laid back and deep.  You weren’t supposed to get up and shake ya rump or throw ya hands up cuz he singin’ bout hoes and bitches.  I can tell a lot of you are young because you couldn’t even place what he was trying to do in the song, where or what era it came from, and what road the song is traveling on. You just don’t get it. Like someone else said, stop haten.  It was kool with him singing, “it’s hard out here for a pimp” though, Sheesh Louise!!!

40 Teaclinton Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 1:32 am

I think it’s just a big long, and could’ve been coordinated a lil better, but it is a very nice and lovely song.
    It seems like someone wanted to incorporate a lot of sounds and breakdowns in the song, but the arrangement wasn’t the most professional.
    But, he did good. I’m going to support. Hey, we only have 1 life to live, why shouldn’t he try to do this, and try that?  He should enjoy his life, live, eat, drink, and do whateve else you desire.

41 To Samirah Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 1:38 am

Sometimes you have to be cruel when you hear something this bad. I wasn’t looking for a song to shake my ass to or bitches and ho’s I was looking for a song to listen to and the VOICE in this song was God awful. I couldn’t place what he was doing in this song because the voice was blocking my thinking. There goes that stop hatin’ statement again. NOBODY IS HATIN’ HE JUST SUCKS. It’s not hatin’ it’s an opinion.

42 Wow Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 1:52 am

Wait a minute, I just listened to Seal-Kiss from a rose and to anyone that is saying that T. Howard is in that category is crazy. No, Seal isn’t the best singer but he is way better than that mess that Howard is putting out. Show some respect to Seal.

43 Mari Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 5:20 am

It wasn’t that bad. I’ve heard worst. I will agree he should stick to acting.

44 Rob Anthony Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 1:12 pm

I like it. It’s not Neo-Soul it’s more alternative rock. I,as a producer, would have done something a little more harsh with the music, guitars, distortion, you know, typically the kind of cookie cutter stuff you hear on alt rock stations.

45 To the "Producer" Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 2:35 pm

You, as a producer, just like bad music. This is neo-nothing, alternative crap. If you like this then turn in your producer badge. lol!

46 sugarbabe Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 4:01 pm

This music is for mature adults and tells the story like it truely is. Love is truely what makes you beautiful and not thongs, revealing breast, tricked out hair styles and long nails. Both woman and men need to get it right

47 GONG Sat, Jul 19, 2008 - 4:17 pm

Why is everyone thinking that the people that don’t like this mess are young and immature? I am neither and the singing is just terrible. He can’t sing. I don’t care about what the song is about, who it’s for, or how it’s suposed to make you feel. THIS GUY CAN’T SING. What part of that Don’t you people get?

48 Like It Mon, Jul 21, 2008 - 5:10 pm

Actually this is not as bad as many of you have indicated. The lyrics are ok, the music is good, the voice; ok needs a little work but hey more original then we have heard from some tops in the industry right now. This has an old school feel to it, a little rock, pop, and soul. It takes me back to the original style of music and frankly right now I’m ready for a change in music.

I like it..

49 BLEEDING EARS!!! Tue, Jul 22, 2008 - 5:59 pm

WHOOP THAT TRICK WHOOP THAT TRICK,,,,,,LIKE MY MAN REILLY FROM THE BOONDOCKS SAYS N—-A THATS GAY….

50 Not So Bad Tue, Jul 22, 2008 - 7:28 pm

Sounds like something that belongs to a musical really.  But the sounds can grow on you but not to much. I would like to hear other songs from him, which is how I could make my determination. It really determines what type of music you appreciate and understand.

No so Bad

51 Give 'em an F for effort Tue, Jul 22, 2008 - 8:13 pm

“But the sounds can grow on you” Yeah they can grow on you like a foot fungus. This is just horrible. I understand that he is tallented but he should focus on the tallents that he does have.

52 Vanessa Wed, Jul 23, 2008 - 6:07 pm

Awful!  Just stick to acting.

53 ANJ Wed, Aug 06, 2008 - 8:37 pm

HELL NO! THIS IS AWFUL!

54 Carrie Swift Mon, Aug 11, 2008 - 12:51 pm

Whoever doesn’t get this is either a moron or has been living under a rock.

Or, has the attention span of a knat.

This is a brilliant work of art. 

Any haters are just uninformed and uninterested in learning as Mr. Howard’s interpretation of classical guitar is a quintessential American artform.

Oh, its called creativity and expressing yourself.

Or, using your imagination - try that, at least.

Best,
Carrie Swift

55 Carrie Swift is an idiot Tue, Aug 12, 2008 - 10:36 pm

To call this hot mess a brilliant work of art shows us all your IQ. You have to be smoking something to say that. I used my imagination and at the end of the day this shit was still awful. You are the perfect example of why singers today can’t even sing anymore. Nobody is hatin’ this mess is tragic. You wouldn’t know talent if it smacked your ass in the face. Please Terrance Howard don’t listen to Carrie, she knows NOTHING. Stick to acting my man.

56 carrie swift needs to be pimp slap Thu, Aug 21, 2008 - 4:40 pm

Even though I can be a skeptical about singers who want to act and vice versa.I consider myself a fairminded person and decided to give Mr. Howard music a try and I could’nt believe my ears. His singing was god awful.Shame on those people who is so busy kissing his ass and hyping his ego to tell him the truth.He is setting himself up for humiliaton. He should have just done an instrumental only album.To all of you “stop hatin” freaks like CARRIE SWIFT ain’t no way I’m jealous. I don’t give a rat’s ass if this piece of trash came from a celebrity or a bum on the street.

57 Kells Mon, Oct 13, 2008 - 4:43 pm

I actually like the song.  Honestly, i do.  And i like a lot of music from Maroon 5, Kanye, MJB, Sade to Seal (you name it)i think the song and CD is very creative, arranged wonderfully and the lyrics are great.  He is a true writer and sings with a lot of passion and intensity.  Some of the most profound artist of our day don’t have the best voice… but they are highly skilled and provocative.  Think Bob Dylan… i love the CD and have been listening non-stop just to catch a deeper meaning in each lyric.  Deep character.

58 JAY Mon, Oct 13, 2008 - 4:51 pm

Well Kells you are thinking too much. This guy IS an amazing talent acting, writing, and playing instruments but he can not sing at all. True, a lot of today’s talent do not have the best voices but they also don’t have the WORST as he does. I don’t care how deep it is what he should do is write his deep lyrics and pass them on to someone that can sing. Leave the singing to the singers Terrence.

59 Terrence Howard sucks Mon, Mar 02, 2009 - 2:14 am

He is a pot-smoking cheating douche who tries to bang married women.  He thinks he is a genius and tells people that.  Who tells people they are a genius?

60 Terrence Howard has a small penis Mon, Mar 02, 2009 - 2:15 am

Terrence Howard has a small penis.  He is the most disliked guy in Hollywood which is why he didn’t get IronMan 2.

Terrence Howard is a pothead. You are right.

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