The Darkchild Rate: hit me with the winner!

Welcome to the...



Let’s start with a prelude.

The contemporary, commercial tool concerning ‘90s nostalgia stimulates an over-compacted perspective on yesteryear, whether it’s related to old skool fashion or retro-themed films. There’s always that instant, yearning impulse of recollection when it comes to stuff like that, yet one major aspect is oftently regarded as something less significant – music. The ‘90s sound was predominantly established by producers like Darkchild, who improved the effective technique of catching inner thrills due to knowledge in machinery, which invaded discographies of some of the biggest names.

After the turn of the century, these sounds became criterion that led to domination, which made them become commonplace attributes to an extent it crossed countless genres. There’s also an undeniable influence, as found in the modern alternative R&B movement, or in hip hop where they detracted minor details, or in Beyoncé’s discography. Even though many musical trends were put forward by Darkchild, there isn’t an iconic status attached to his name like there is to some of his peers like Timbaland and The Neptunes. Perhaps it’s because of his sonic diversity?

But we’re on POPJUSTICE, and on POPJUSTICE it’s all about talent rather than popularity! SO LET’S RATE THAT!!!

THE RULES
- Rate each song of the list below from 0 to 10. Of course decimals are allowed, but don't take it too far.
- You can give one 11 to the song that you think is the best.
- Don't be childish by sending in troll scores.
- Commentary will be highly appreciated, but it's not mandatory.

THE SONGS
Backstreet Boys - Shining Star
Beyonce - Deja Vu
The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
Blaque - I'm Good
Britney Spears - Overprotected (Darkchild Remix)
Brandy - What About Us?
Brandy - Long Distance
Brandy - Right Here (Departed)
Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
Brandy featuring Mase - Top Of The World
Canela - Everything
Ciara - Got Me Good
Ciara featuring 50 Cent - Can't Leave 'Em Alone
Coko - Sunshine
Debelah Morgan - I Remember (Video Edit)
Destiny's Child - Say My Name
Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do
Janet Jackson - Feedback
Janet Jackson - Make Me
Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love
Jessie James - I Look So Good (Without You)
Joe - Don't Wanna Be A Player
Justin Bieber - As Long As You Love Me
Keke Palmer - The One You Call
Keyshia Cole - Shoulda Let You Go
Lady Gaga & Beyonce - Telephone
Linda Kiraly - Can't Let Go
Mariah Carey - The Art of Letting Go
Mariah Carey - You're Mine (Eternal)
Mary J. Blige - Enough Cryin'
Mary J. Blige featuring Lil' Kim - I Can Love You
Mary J. Blige featuring Drake - The One
Mary Mary featuring BB Jay - I Sings
Michael Jackson - You Rock My World
Monica - All Eyez On Me
Monica - Angel Of Mine
Natasha - Hey Hey Hey
Natasha Bedingfield - Angel
Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)
Nelly Furtado - Spirit Indestructible
Nelly Furtado - Waiting For The Night
*NSYNC - Celebrity
The Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
Ray J - One Wish
Rhona - Satisfied (winner of PJ00s round 3)
The Saturdays - Lease My Love
Shareefa - Need A Boss
Shontelle - Perfect Nightmare
Spice Girls - Holler
Spice Girls - Let Love Lead The Way
Tamar Braxton - Blind
Tamia - Can't Get Enough
Tatyana Ali - Daydreamin'
Tiffany Evans featuring Bow Wow - I'm Grown
Toni Braxton - He Wasn't Man Enough
Utada Hikaru - Time Limit
Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay
Whitney Houston & George Michael - If I Told You That

Spoiler: PM-able list

Backstreet Boys - Shining Star
Beyonce - Deja Vu
The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
Blaque - I'm Good
Britney Spears - Overprotected (Darkchild Remix)
Brandy - What About Us?
Brandy - Long Distance
Brandy - Right Here (Departed)
Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
Brandy featuring Mase - Top Of The World
Canela - Everything
Ciara - Got Me Good
Ciara featuring 50 Cent - Can't Leave 'Em Alone
Coko - Sunshine
Debelah Morgan - I Remember (Video Edit)
Destiny's Child - Say My Name
Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath
Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U
Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do
Janet Jackson - Feedback
Janet Jackson - Make Me
Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love
Jessie James - I Look So Good (Without You)
Joe - Don't Wanna Be A Player
Justin Bieber - As Long As You Love Me
Keke Palmer - The One You Call
Keyshia Cole - Shoulda Let You Go
Lady Gaga & Beyonce - Telephone
Linda Kiraly - Can't Let Go
Mariah Carey - The Art of Letting Go
Mariah Carey - You're Mine (Eternal)
Mary J. Blige - Enough Cryin'
Mary J. Blige featuring Lil' Kim - I Can Love You
Mary J. Blige featuring Drake - The One
Mary Mary featuring BB Jay - I Sings
Michael Jackson - You Rock My World
Monica - All Eyez On Me
Monica - Angel Of Mine
Natasha - Hey Hey Hey
Natasha Bedingfield - Angel
Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)
Nelly Furtado - Spirit Indestructible
Nelly Furtado - Waiting For The Night
*NSYNC - Celebrity
The Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
Ray J - One Wish
Rhona - Satisfied
The Saturdays - Lease My Love
Shareefa featuring Ludacris - Need A Boss
Shontelle - Perfect Nightmare
Spice Girls - Holler
Spice Girls - Let Love Lead The Way
Tamar Braxton - Blind
Tamia - Can't Get Enough
Tatyana Ali - Daydreamin'
Tiffany Evans featuring Bow Wow - I'm Grown
Toni Braxton - He Wasn't Man Enough
Utada Hikaru - Time Limit
Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay
Whitney Houston & George Michael - If I Told You That

Spotify list provided by @londonrain (a few song aren’t available):

VOTING CLOSES JULY 4TH 11TH!
PM me with your scores. If you want an extension, please ask.​

 

SCOREBOARD
​

Spoiler

1. Toni Braxton - He Wasn't Man Enough 9.776
2. Destiny's Child - Lose My Breath 9.748
3. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine 9.616

4. Destiny's Child - Say My Name 9.46
5. Lady Gaga & Beyoncé - Telephone 9.34

6. Brandy - Right Here (Departed) 9.296
7. Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay - 9.288
8. Brandy - What About Us? - 9.1
9. Spice Girls - Holler - 8.94
10. Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up - 8.824

11. Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love - 8.792
12. Janet Jackson - Feedback - 8.740
13. Ciara - Got Me Good - 8.680
14. Whitney Houston & George Michael - If I Told You That - 8.400
15. Nelly Furtado - Waiting For The Night - 8.368
16. Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z - Déjà Vu - 8.232
17. Monica - Angel Of Mine - 8.040
18. Michael Jackson - You Rock My World - 8.020
19. Brandy - Long Distance - 8.000
20. Nelly Furtado - Spirit Indestructible - 7.952

21. Britney Spears - Overprotected (The Darkchild Remix) - 7.944
22. Rhona - Satisfied - 7.940
23. Mariah Carey - The Art Of Letting Go - 7.880
24. Mariah Carey - You're Mine (Eternal) - 7.852
25. Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops (Bigger The Better) - 7.832
26. Shontelle - Perfect Nightmare - 7.732
27. Monica - All Eyez On Me - 7.688
28. Janet Jackson - Make Me - 7.648
29. Brandy featuring Mase - Top Of The World - 7.508
30. Spice Girls - Let Love Lead The Way - 7.336

31. Mary J. Blige - Enough Cryin' - 7.216
32. Blaque - I'm Good - 7.132
33. Mary J. Blige featuring Drake - The One - 6.896
34. Keyshia Cole featuring Amina - Shoulda Let You Go - 6.772
35. Tamia - Can't Get Enough - 6.668
36. Keke Palmer - The One You Call - 6.636
37. The Saturdays - Lease My Love - 6.592
38 (tie) Linda Kiraly - Can't Let Go // Ciara featuring 50 Cent - Can't Leave 'Em Alone - 6.556
40. Justin Bieber - As Long As You Love Me - 6.548

41. Debelah Morgan - I Remember (Darkchild 01 Remix) - 6.540
42. Tatyana Ali - Daydreamin' - 6.484
43. Mary J. Blige featuring Lil' Kim - I Can Love You - 6.472
44. Natasha Bedingfield - Angel - 6.396
45. The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough - 6.224
46. Mary Mary featuring BB Jay - I Sings - 6.152
47. *NSYNC - Celebrity - 6.112
48. Backstreet Boys - Shining Star - 6.012
49. Utada Hikaru - Time Limit - 5.988
50. Shareefa featuring Ludacris - Need A Boss - 5.956

51. Tiffany Evans featuring Bow Wow - I'm Grown - 5.788
52. Canela - Everything - 5.780
53. Natasha - Hey Hey Hey - 5.768
54. Coko - Sunshine - 5.648
55. Jessie James - I Look So Good (Without You) - 5.560
56. Tamar Braxton - Blind - 5.500
57. Joe - Don't Wanna Be A Player - 5.396
58. Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U - 5.100
59. Gina Thompson - The Things That You Do - 5.064
60. Ray J - One Wish - 4.564

 

OH and this one too because last time I only reserved one and I got scared :(

 

Can' wait!!

 

Brandy showing up in yet another rate with the same songs though. The payola is real.

 

Anyway, I'll definitely participate!

 

Early pick for the win is Telephone I must say, looking at the list! The Boy Is Mine should still do well regardless!

 

Will definitely do this! Although i'm a little salty none of my suggestions made it in.

 

So many amazing songs

 

I can see a lot of stuff I like here as well as a lot I’ve never heard or even heard of, so I might just give this a go!

 

The way Darkchild produced some of the best girl group songs ever with Holler, Say My Name, Lose My Breath, When I Grow Up & Cater 2 U, a lovely song in its own right with Let Love Lead The Way and then... Lease My Love.

Bless

 

Does @londonrain know this is here?

 

This line-up honestly matches up to Timbaland in terms of expanse and quality. So many iconic hits (and so many underrated flops).

 

I'm here again @KingBruno, the list is too good.

I promise I will be kinder this time except for this:

 

When I Grow Up is my favourite song by PCD but will struggle to get above an 8 here....

 

Sis Cater 2 U is amazing and while it will be the lowest DC3 song on here (deserved because SMY & LMB are amongst the best they've ever done) it still deserves a high placing.

Certainly higher then Lease My Love, which is kinda terrible.

 

@RJF

 

I am here!

 

Almost next to Don't Cha in the depiction of women I dislike I am afraid (there as a commodity for men)...


Let me help you
Take off your shoes
Untie your shoestrings
Take off your cufflinks (yeah)
What you want to eat boo (yeah)
Let me feed you
Let me run your bathwater
Whatever your desire, I'll supply ya
Sing you a song
Turn my game on
I'll brush your hair
Help you put your do rag on
Want a foot rub (yeah)
You want a manicure
Baby I'm yours I want to cater to you boy

Nah!