Melanie Amaro Drops First Single
BVI Platinum News
Updated: August 02, 2012 7:45 am AST
Published: August 01, 2012 12:24 pm AST
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Two months after performing live before hundreds at the BVI Music Festival, 2011 X Factor USA winner, Melanie Amaro released her debut single today titled, 'Don't Fail Me Now'.

According to the BVI Tourist Board (TB), buzz over the song, which has been dubbed a mix of pop and rhythm and blues, began in late July through the songstress' postings on Twitter along with the unveiling of the singles' official CD cover.

In a TB press release issued today, August 1, it was stated that Amaro spoke to the Director of Communications, Arliene T. Penn and shared her excitement and anticipation about completing 'Don't Fail Me Now'.

Amaro further noted the meaning behind the lyrics and the time and dedication which it took to polish the song.

"The lyrics for my song best describe the journey that I went through in becoming the X Factor and the passion I felt in taking this musical path," Amaro expressed on behalf of her fans and all those who have supported her in the Virgin Islands and abroad.

"I'm asking everyone to embrace my music and when they hear it, I want them to think of the song as their own. I want them to sing along with me."

'Don't Fail Me Now' is scheduled to be released digitally and on the radio. In mid-August it will be available on iTunes. To hear 'Don't Fail Me Now', visit: http://bit.ly/Ps6SNN
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bvislander | Report Abuse
i am so proud of her and she is auctually from right here in tortola bvi melanie u make me smile and dont fail me now is nice keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 02 at 2:48pm  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
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Paul Drake | Report Abuse
I hate that they autotuned her voice. YOU DONT autotune Melanie Amaro's voice! No autotune whatsoever! NONE.
It's like they wanted to go with a dance beat, but didn't go hard enough. It's still a little too slow and the beat a little too weak to be something to kind of jam to. Not a bad song... more
August 02 at 7:16am  |  Like ▪ 7 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 2 People dislike this.
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Producer | Report Abuse
The record execs and producers make all the choices for Melanie at this point. Melanie is a new arrtist they are "grooming" her as they do all of their artists. An artist under contract seldom get to make these decisions until they are well established. It sounds great but does not do her voice... more
August 02 at 11:54am  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
Electric Shock | Report Abuse
No disrespect to Melanie Amaro. But her single is not one that may knock the bill boards. Her voice is beautiful YES, but who-ever compose this song was lazy. The song sound like a repetitive irritation that can be used by a "Long Range Acoustic Device" to disperse a rioting crowd.
August 01 at 9:19pm  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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Good Artist | Report Abuse
Just heard in World Star Caribbean it's a nice song - New Music from Virgin Islands
http://worldstarcaribbean.com/listen_music.php?id=220

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WorldstarCaribbean.com
August 01 at 8:59pm  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
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Payoff | Report Abuse
Where she from?
August 01 at 8:28pm  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike ▪ 6 People dislike this.
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Cookie | Report Abuse
Earth!
August 02 at 9:22am  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
bigman | Report Abuse
let me guess..if she aint born here..yuh nah support?!
August 02 at 10:46am  |  Like   Dislike
respect | Report Abuse
This is Melanie singing the Aretha Franklin classic song "Respect " which she sang on the Pepsi commercial. This is not her new single.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnSwQhF0C_c
August 01 at 3:53pm  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike
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Political science | Report Abuse
And you put it here because?? Struppppppp.... The highlight is da damn single fool....
August 01 at 8:47pm using an iPad  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
lol
August 02 at 10:18am  |  Like   Dislike
BVI Loyalist | Report Abuse
WOW ! Melanie is making us proud with her amazing voice and talent !
August 01 at 2:51pm  |  Like ▪ 9 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 1 Person dislike this.
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don't get me wrong i like her voice...............but in what way does she make us proud? as a bvislander or as a talented, beautiful black woman????????
August 02 at 10:27am  |  Like   Dislike
It sounds okay in my opinion. A little too much pop and not enough soul if you ask me. (and melanie is all about soul) hope it sells! Cant wait for the album though. :)
August 01 at 1:13pm  |  Like ▪ 14 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 3 People dislike this.
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soundz | Report Abuse
Just listened to it, it's a beautiful song, love it!!!
August 01 at 12:57pm  |  Like ▪ 20 People like this.   Dislike ▪ 3 People dislike this.
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