Lose Control

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Biography – Nanette Natal

b. 10 June 1945, Brooklyn, New York. Nanette Natal's singing career began as a teen in the 1960s with the Helen Hayes Young People's Theater Guild. She then went on to work the Bitter End Coffee House Circuit and such venues as the Gaslight, The Orpheum Theatre, Bottom Line and the Cafe Au Go Go, and recorded with Vanguard and EVOLUTION records. Performing her own material, which developed into blues and rock, she accompanied herself with a guitar and toured universities and concert halls throughout the country.

In the late 70s while singing Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady" during a pop recording session at Columbia Records, she changed the phrasing dramatically and subsequently was told by a prominent engineer that she had the soul of a jazz singer. This moment was a turning point in Nanette's musical life. Stifled creatively by a string of recording contracts, Nanette set out on a path of developing her own production company, Benyo Music Productions.

In the early 80s, she became a strong influence on the New York Downtown jazz loft scene, with long stints at the Tin Palace and Seventh Avenue South.

Compared all the time to Sarah Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald for an incredible vocal range and scatting ability respectively, she is one of the most extraordinary singers and live performers today. The measure of her success has always been about the integrity of the art.

Her main inspirational sources have been Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, Henry Mancini and Duke Ellington. Nanette Natal is also a composer of considerable merit. DISCOGRAPHY: My Song of Something (1980/reissue 2003), Wild in Reverie (1982), Hi Fi Baby (1986), Stairway to the Stars (1992), Lose Control (1999), Is Love Enough? (2001) and It's Only a Tune (2004).

Album Description
This release culls selections from two of Natal's previous four albums, Wild in Reverie and Hi Fi Baby, recorded in 1982 and 1986, respectively. All but two of the ten selections are Natal-composed originals, and an assorted playlist they do make. Her style utilizes influences covering a wide rhythmic range from Afro-Cuban to bop, swing, and the blues, as well as a couple of ballads by Natal. She is an extraordinary, multifaceted singer with a range like Sarah Vaughan's and an ability to sweep and swoop, stretch the words, and be at home with several types of singing styles. Her scatting skills approach those of the scatting mistress, Ella Fitzgerald. The first cut, "Ice Fire," testifies to this singer's suppleness, imagination, and energy. Buttressed by excellent piano playing from the late bop great Walter Bishop, Jr. and by premiere bassist Todd Coolman, together they undertake an in-depth exploration of the intricacies of Afro-Cuban rhythms. Along the way, Natal accentuates the melodies with matchless, wordless vocalizing. Usually one saves the best for last, but not here, as this cut is one of the highlights of the album. Afro-Cuban rhythm is also the basis for the album's coda and title song "Lose Control." Natal's blues skills take center stage on "Sweet Vanities." Bishop's funky piano and Joel Helleny's trombone are prominent here. The Everley Brothers' hit "Be Bop a Lu La" is further evidence of Natal's arranging skills, as she has a lot of fun with this rhythm & blues classic. Showing supreme confidence in her ability, she has only Andy Potter's drums along with her for "Hi Fi Baby," punctuating Natal's rocking, swinging dexterity. She is backed by the full ensemble with Tony Cimorosi's electric bass and Ritchie Hart's very down-and-dirty guitar, making for an exceptional performance. Elvis Presley is recalled with one of his early big hits, "Blue Suede Shoes." Natal's rendition is wisely different in that it's somewhat more subdued, but it still swings with Chuck Fisher’s tenor in attendance. Natal shows that she has the sensitivity and poignancy to get her vocal chords around a ballad in another one of her compositions, "Gone the Midnight Sun." This album is an excellent, entertaining, and recommended release. – AMG

Lose Control, Music, Nanette Natal, Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, Pop, Pop Vocals, Popular Music, Vocal Jazz
Lose Control
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Helpless
  • Freak Me Baby...
  • Why you should buy this CD.....
  • heavy
  • Silk's Lose Control is a perfect record.
 Lose Control
Silk
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002HBO
Release Date: 1992-11-17

Tracks:

  1. Interlude
  2. Happy Days
  3. Don't Keep Me Waiting
  4. Girl U For Me
  5. Freak Me
  6. When I Think About You
  7. Baby It's You
  8. Lose Control
  9. It Had To Be You
  10. I Gave To You

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Helpless.......2006-07-17

This five man team founded by triple threat producer, artist and writer Keith Sweat, Silk's debut Lose Control would sure to incorporate Sweat's formula with a touch of harmony. Eight of the ten songs were written and or co-written by Keith Sweat and he held down the project's production either single handedly or with some help. "Interlude" is a great opener for this LP with the simple phrase "...baby, don't stop..." that welcomes the listener to the ride. With the overly used James Brown "The Payback" may sound as if it would not be a good idea, but used on "Happy Days" had the bounce, swing and groove for repeats. Featuring Gerald and Sean Levert on "Don't Keep Me Waiting" is overall simple in the production scheme aspect. The gem is hidden with the various vocalists' textures and tones that make this hard to overlook. Slowing down on "Girl U For Me" even has Keith Sweat aiding to benefit on the ad-libs and background vocals for the mood setting. Taking the extreme sexual connotations to drive "Freak Me" will not have you saying stop. "Baby It's You" has a mid-tempo flavor that has the elements of crowd movers that could get them going. Silk's talents become apparent in the last lap where first comes the title track. With the delayed drum kick and mostly keyboard / piano laced track was subtle yet strong enough to tailor to the again multi-vocal ranges. Keeping the fire going, "It Had To Be You" isn't as memorable as the title track but can still hold its own with the colorful harmony. "I Gave To You" says all that you may be thinking and feeling while involving yourself with anyone without any compromises. In short, play Lose Control and watch what could happen!

4 out of 5 stars Freak Me Baby..........2004-06-23

Silk had an indescribable knack for creating baby making jams. They just did it better than most people coming out at the time and that made them stand out. The title track Lose Control epitomizes this group. Slow, sensual, and romantic type music. They had other hits (Freak Me and It Hat To Be You) and albums but this is the main release that you will need from them as it is their best and contains their best songs. Great 90's R&B!

5 out of 5 stars Why you should buy this CD............2004-02-21

Looking back at all the CD's that came out in the early 90's, I'd say Silk's "Lose Control" is one of the few that has stood the test of time. The whole CD is worth listening to. Silk is not like H-Town or Jodeci, where you buy the CD for the singles and ignore the rest of the CD, which is essentially filler. Also, Silk's style is true to their name: their soul is smooth, not whiny, like the direction a lot of New Jack groups took.

My personal favorites are "Happy Days", "Girl U for Me", "Freak Me", which is sensual without being tasteless, and "Lose Control".

5 out of 5 stars heavy.......2004-01-19

this is a heavy, heavy album. I first heard this album when I was 13 and the tunes still sound as sweet as ever. I can't belive i found a place to buy it again thank u.

5 out of 5 stars Silk's Lose Control is a perfect record........2003-10-14

Lose Control is so so hot. Recently it is my favorite music.
My favorite songs are "Freak Me", "Girl U For Me", "Happy Days" and "I Gave To You".
Happy Days is new jack, funky, nice sound.
Girl U For Me is Fresh, Melodic, Angelic and Love.
I Gave To You is Beautiful keyboard ballad.
Freak Me is 92's greatest single. It is too hot.
Lose Control! Cheer Mixes Music Vol. 5
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    		Lose Control! Cheer Mixes Music Vol. 5
    Jump City All-Stars
    Manufacturer: Hot Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000LC3S8I
    Release Date: 2006-07-01

    Tracks:

    1. Lose Control (Missy Mix)
    2. Lose Control (Show Stopper Mix)
    3. Don't Cha (Pussycat Mix)
    4. Don't Cha (Freak Mix)
    5. S.O.S (Help Me Mix)
    6. S.O.S (Y.O.U.R Mix)
    7. Behind These Hazel Eyes (Hangin' On Mix)
    8. Behind These Hazel Eyes (Breathe Mix)
    9. Because of You (Safe Side Mix)
    10. Because of You (Idol Mix)
    11. Feel Good, Inc. (Fast Cat Mix)
    12. Feel Good, Inc. (Gorilla Mix)
    13. Get'cha Head in the Game (Rebound Mix)
    14. Get'cha Head in the Game (High School Mix)
    15. Lose Control (Get It Girl Mix)
    16. Don't Cha (Hot Like Me Mix)
    17. S.O.S (Rescue Me Mix)
    18. Behind These Hazel Eyes (Spit Me Out Mix)
    19. Because of You (Lost in Love Mix)
    20. Feel Good, Inc. (Shake it Mix)
    21. Get'cha Head in the Game (Go For It Mix)
    22. Lose Control
    23. Don't Cha
    24. S.O.S
    25. Behind These Hazel Eyes
    26. Because of You
    27. Feel Good, Inc.
    28. Get'cha Head in the Game

    Product Description

    CHEER MIXES MUSIC CDs are packed with 25 different edits to use in your cheerleading routines + get the full length version of the song for fun listening! Featuring the most popular hits made famous by top artists like Rhianna, Missy Elliot, B5, Gorillaz, Pussycat Dolls, and Kelly Clarkson!
    Make Me Lose Control
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      		Make Me Lose Control
      Eric Carmen
      Manufacturer: Rajon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000H5VDVS
      Release Date: 2006-08-21

      Tracks:

      1. Make Me Lose Control
      2. Baby I Need Your Lovin'
      3. All for Love
      4. Heaven Can Wait
      5. My Girl
      6. Marathon Man
      7. Run Away
      8. On Broadway
      9. Foolin' Myself
      10. Sleep with Me
      11. Desperate Fools
      12. Last Night
      13. All by Myself
      14. Tonight You're Mine
      15. That's Rock 'N Roll
      16. Haven't We Come a Long Way
      17. End of the World
      18. You Need Some Lovin'
      19. Lost in the Shuffle
      20. Reason to Try
      21. Inside Story
      22. I Think I Found Myself
      23. Someday
      24. Great Expectations
      25. Great Expectations

      Album Description

      New title in the Rajon Black & White Series of 2CD sets slipcase packs. One of the most influential artists of the 1970s and 1980s, Eric Carmen has brought us an amazing variety of music, from power pop songs to stunningly introspective, classically influenced blockbusters. In 1972, Carmen formed The Raspberries and over the next three years the band enjoyed hit after hit in the US and made quite a splash all over the world. After the Raspberries split, he made a name for himself as a songwriter and performer, scoring several Top 20 hits and writing chart-toppers for many of his contemporaries. Of particular note is the epic All By Myself.

      Album Details

      Special Double CD Collection from One of the Most Influential Artists of the 1970s and 1980s. Eric Carmen Has Brought Us an Amazing Variety of Music, from Power Pop Songs to Stunningly Introspective, Classically Influenced Blockbusters. In 1972, Carmen Formed the Raspberries and Over the Next Three Years the Band Enjoyed Hit after Hit in the Us and Made Quite a Splash all Over the World. After the Raspberries Split, He Made a Name for Himself as a Songwriter and Performer, Scoring Several Top 20 Hits and Writing Chart-toppers for Many of his Contemporaries. Includes the Chart Topping Hit "All by Myself" Along with "Tonight You're Mine", "That's Rock N Roll" and "Make Me Lose Control".
      Lose Control
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        		Lose Control
        Nanette Natal
        Manufacturer: Benyo Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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        1. It's Only a Tune
        2. My Song of Something
        3. More Than Words Can Say

        ASIN: B00005YG9N
        Release Date: 2002-01-08

        Tracks:

        1. Ice Fire
        2. Wild in Reverie
        3. Sweet Vanities
        4. Gone the Midnight Sun
        5. Be-Bop-A-Lula
        6. Hi-Fi Baby
        7. Runaways
        8. Waiting
        9. Blue Suede Shoes
        10. Lose Control

        Album Description

        This release culls selections from two of Natal's previous four albums, Wild in Reverie and Hi Fi Baby, recorded in 1982 and 1986, respectively. All but two of the ten selections are Natal-composed originals, and an assorted playlist they do make. Her style utilizes influences covering a wide rhythmic range from Afro-Cuban to bop, swing, and the blues, as well as a couple of ballads by Natal. She is an extraordinary, multifaceted singer with a range like Sarah Vaughan's and an ability to sweep and swoop, stretch the words, and be at home with several types of singing styles. Her scatting skills approach those of the scatting mistress, Ella Fitzgerald. The first cut, "Ice Fire," testifies to this singer's suppleness, imagination, and energy. Buttressed by excellent piano playing from the late bop great Walter Bishop, Jr. and by premiere bassist Todd Coolman, together they undertake an in-depth exploration of the intricacies of Afro-Cuban rhythms. Along the way, Natal accentuates the melodies with matchless, wordless vocalizing. Usually one saves the best for last, but not here, as this cut is one of the highlights of the album. Afro-Cuban rhythm is also the basis for the album's coda and title song "Lose Control." Natal's blues skills take center stage on "Sweet Vanities." Bishop's funky piano and Joel Helleny's trombone are prominent here. The Everley Brothers' hit "Be Bop a Lu La" is further evidence of Natal's arranging skills, as she has a lot of fun with this rhythm & blues classic. Showing supreme confidence in her ability, she has only Andy Potter's drums along with her for "Hi Fi Baby," punctuating Natal's rocking, swinging dexterity. She is backed by the full ensemble with Tony Cimorosi's electric bass and Ritchie Hart's very down-and-dirty guitar, making for an exceptional performance. Elvis Presley is recalled with one of his early big hits, "Blue Suede Shoes." Natal's rendition is wisely different in that it's somewhat more subdued, but it still swings with Chuck Fisher's tenor in attendance. Natal shows that she has the sensitivity and poignancy to get her vocal chords around a ballad in another one of her compositions, "Gone the Midnight Sun." This album is an excellent, entertaining, and recommended release. - AMG
        Lose Control/Descontrolate
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Lose Control/Descontrolate
          Yohany
          Manufacturer: Orpheus Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
          Latin PopLatin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music
          Teen PopTeen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0000636C7
          Release Date: 2002-03-26

          Tracks:

          1. Lose Control
          2. Lose Control (JD's Old School Mix)
          3. Lose Control (Lewis' Phat Mix)
          4. Lose Control (Martinee's Anthem Mix)
          5. Lose Control JD's Funky House Mix)
          6. Lose Control (Martinee's Anthem Mix)
          7. Lose Control (Gordinee's Progressive Mix)
          8. Lose Control (Spanish)
          9. Lose Control (Spanish; JD's Old School Mix)
          10. Lose Control (Spanish; Lewis' Phat Mix)
          11. Lose Control (Spanish; Martinee's Anthem Mix)
          Lose Control
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            		Lose Control
            Ricky J
            Manufacturer: Warner Music
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B000F2GIZ4

            Product Description

            1. 0:15 Intro: RJ Live Show ||| 2. 3:21 Gotta Get Up ||| 3. 2:40 Follow Me ||| 4. 1:35 Interlude:Stephen Baldwin and Mom ||| 5. 3:15 No Means No Feat. Carl Henry ||| 6. 0:16 Interlude:Live No Means No ||| 7. 2:53 I Just Can't ||| 8. 3:57 79 ||| 9. 3:33 Lose Control ||| 10. 4:09 Loot ||| 11. 1:42 Interlude:Tarzan Dan ||| 12. 4:10 Let It Go ||| 13. 4:38 Partyin' Now ||| 14. 0:48 Interlude:The Message f. Trisha Campbell ||| 15. 3:01 Rick What? ||| 16. 2:59 Lollypop ||| 17. 0:12 Interlude:Backstage ||| 18. 4:06 My Life ||| 19. 5:21 Outro: RJ Live Show
            Lose Control
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              		Lose Control
              Robbie Wyckoff
              Manufacturer: Compression Records
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B000OG6ZH2

              Product Description

              10 Original tracks released in 2006
              Lose Control
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                		Lose Control
                Idris
                Manufacturer: Produced by Artist(s)
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B000NRE9R0

                Product Description

                1 Lose Control 2 Image 3 Sacred 4 Brightest Star 5 Spoken 6 Rescue 7 Glorious 8 Separate 9 Telescope 10 Divine 11 Delicate
                Don't Lose Control
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                  		Don't Lose Control
                  George Adams
                  Manufacturer: Soul Note Records
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

                  Avant Garde & Free JazzAvant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
                  Bebop GeneralBebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
                  GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
                  Modern PostbebopModern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
                  Bebop & Post-BopBebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music
                  GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
                  Modern Post BopModern Post Bop | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
                  ASIN: B000003ZWP
                  Release Date: 1993-09-11

                  Tracks:

                  1. AUTUMN SONG
                  2. DON'T LOSE CONTROL
                  3. REMEMBER?
                  4. DOUBLE ARC JAKE
                  5. PLACES & FACES
                  Lose Control
                  Average customer rating: Not rated
                    		Lose Control
                    Missy Elliott
                    ProductGroup: Music
                    Binding: Audio CD

                    GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
                    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
                    Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
                    ASIN: B000GI3PKI
                    Release Date: 2005-08-23

                    Music:

                    1. Maximum Norah Jones [Import]
                    2. Meets the Beatles [Import]
                    3. mister grillo
                    4. My Song of Something
                    5. Oh Love
                    6. Piano Bar [Import]
                    7. Pretty/Groovy [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
                    8. Quartet: Russ Freeman/Chet Baker [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
                    9. Reet Petite and Gone [Import]
                    10. Secret Rendezvous

                    Music

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