R&B singer Cassie recently released her new single off her soon to be released sophomore set titled "Official Girl." Urban bloggers have created uproar behind this single because Def Jam’s new teen star Karina Pasian also recorded the song.
“Karina did a demo of “Official Girl” in the past, but passed on the record because it did not fit her sound,” her father and manager Rafael Pasian tells Singersroom.
In a recent interview with Singersroom.com, Karina says “she wants her fans to see her as a role model and not just property.” She went on to say that she only wants to record songs that have “meaning.”
According to an industry source, Cassie’s release could be an unhealthy move by Bad Boy, due in part to Pasian’s rejection of a deal with the label after a high-stakes bidding war.
Whatever the results might be, Karina’s camp is not offended by the move. “It's a good look for Cassie, it's good for her career," Rafael Pasian tells Singersroom. "It's a good thing when the music industry is focused on talent and not the bull crap.”
Rafael added, "I want Cassie to be a winner, I want Karina to be a winner.”
So far, Karina, 16, is making good. The Dominican-American singer, who signed with Def Jam in 2006, has just scored her first chart placement with "16 at War," which entered Billboard's latest Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at No. 93.
The track comes from Pasian's debut album, "First Love," due June 3.
Karina's version sounds better. Cassies is ok but the song calls for attitude which isnt heard in her version and she sings too soft. If you've heard the mash up version it sounds a little cool
emilio
7/23/2008 2:58:11 PM
wow...i remember when u was a little girl!...God Bless you Karina....i knew ur father very well...take care and god bless.
NAUTICA
6/11/2008 12:36:36 PM
UM ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT THAT IS BULL CRAP THEY ARE SITING UP THERE TAKEING UP FOR CASSIE JUST BECAUSE SHE IS PRETTY KARINA HAS A ALSOME VOICE I THINK SHE NEED 'S TO STICK WITH IT I HOPE SHE CAN DANCE OR YOU HAVE A DANCE GROUP DOWN HERE IN CLEVELAND WAITING FOR U!!!!!
Sydney
4/17/2008 10:07:59 AM
well all i can say is cassie as a artist she's ok
she needs to grow more in the business than just being a pretty face....I haven't heard both versions of the song offical girl....i may give a listen
sistagirl
4/15/2008 8:41:21 PM
OMG here we go again. The only reason why ppl r giving Cassie a chance is because she's pretty. So what. Girl cannot sing nor dance! Karina is a good singer, but very average. I don't mind her in the industry though.
Zheda
4/15/2008 7:29:40 PM
WHO CARES
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4/15/2008 4:53:39 PM
the song is cool for the car&clubs and cassie been looking better than ever ....snap for the kidzzzzz gay oakland&Atl stand I rep both
Lisa
4/15/2008 4:42:02 PM
That sounds great.
Shinique
4/15/2008 4:30:05 PM
Karina's team did well passing it on. It really didn't fit her voice. She needs something a lttle more soulful. I like Cassie's version better. Can't wait to hear the rest of Karina's catalog though.
R&B singer Cassie recently released her new single off her soon to be released sophomore set titled "
