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krazymack
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Alicia Keys, "Superwoman" Nov 24, 2008 23:20:38 GMT -4

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Post by krazymack on Nov 24, 2008 23:20:38 GMT -4

She concluded the American Music Awards last night with a performance of the track.

It's an empowering song dedicated to women of all ages and the finding of their inner strength. Eventhough I'm not a woman and can't appreciate it as much. LOL. It is a delightful song nevertheless. Alicia sings it beautifully. The chorus trips me out:

I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman

LOL

Clever reference of a fictional character from the comics.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK8t0gP4isE&feature=related

a Nick O!
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Alicia Keys, "Superwoman" Nov 25, 2008 3:02:16 GMT -4

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Post by a Nick O! on Nov 25, 2008 3:02:16 GMT -4

Nov 24, 2008 23:20:38 GMT -4 krazymack said:

LOL

Clever reference of a fictional character from the comics.

Well, OK, but that was also 50 Cent's famous first line on Get Rich or Die Tryin' in "What Up Gangsta": "They say I walk around like I got a 'S' on my chest." (Only he was talking about Superman, obviously.)

And many a rapper have referenced that line in the years since, though I won't be able to cite any specifics.

Not saying that Alicia copied 50 or anything, just that he famously said that over 5 years ago.

I know the stripper's real name. Stop me if I'm wrong.

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Alicia Keys, "Superwoman" Dec 8, 2008 20:07:51 GMT -4

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Post by blahblahblah on Dec 8, 2008 20:07:51 GMT -4

Not a big fan of the song. I did catch her performance at the AMAs and she sounded great. I've been pretty disappointed with the direction of As I Am and this was pretty much her first straight-up pop ballad single, so it's not surprising that it flopped.