Jul 31 2008
Angela Simmons - Center of Attention video

Angela Simmons “Center of Attention” (Video)!

A couple of weeks ago I said it was nice to see the Simmons girls not being all up in the music and videos, as you might expect them to considering their Pop’s iconic status in the game.

Out of left field, Angela Simmons pushed her brother Jo Jo aside and grabbed the mic to record “Center of Attention.” It’s tagged as a promotion song for their Pastry sneaker line; Angela leaves the door open for more in the intro.. “There is a first time for everything, but I’m not sure if this is my last.”

Take that to mean: if this gets a good response, get ready for the album.

Angela Simmons “Center of Attention”

There is a lot of criticism flying around about this song, but I’m feeling it on so many levels: the rhyme style is a mix of Fergie, sprinkled with some Kid Sister, and a scoop of JJ Fad; Angela has great presence and personality on screen (the shots coming into the party really work); the music is well produced; most importantly, she’s not attempting to be anyone other than who she is.

The Runs House vibe seems to bug some folks, they can’t get their heads wrapped around something other than the hood or what they’re used to.

That’s actually the problem with hip-hop today: a lack of variety in perspectives.

For artists, the cool/popular thing is to do what the next guy is doing. Hip-hop was born on the opposite principle. To be different, better, add your own flavor to the pot, was the only reason you grabbed a mic or spun a record >> that’s how you earned the right to be heard.

But let’s not make that the..  “Center of Attention”

I had to end it some way 😊

That link takes you to the official download page for the song. Feel free. That’s what it is.


☼ What's Your Opinion? ☼

1 taylor Tue, Sep 02, 2008 - 1:12 pm

your song so hot i did not know you could sing bye

2 Tiffiny Events Sat, Dec 19, 2009 - 10:18 am

What was that you look like you went to geck club and you are so ugly that you look like the uglyest window in the hole wide world bye ugly.

3 gggggggnbfhnnnnnnnnnnnhfn Sat, Dec 19, 2009 - 10:20 am

you ugly i am not even going to say my name

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