Nelly Furtado - Night Is Young

This is a new song off of her upcoming greatest hits album. The song is a dance/pop track in its original form. The production is somewhat dated sounding. Vocally, Nelly is on point. But it just doesn't work that well in its original version. However, there is a remix for this by Lenny Bertoldo. His Sylvane mix takes some of the edge off and lets the song become much more fun. The mellow production allows Nelly's vocals to shine. Lenny salvaged an otherwise tepid song with his mix.

Listen to the original here (YouTube)

Listen to the mix here:
Nelly Furtado - Night Is Young (Sylvane Club Vocal) by lennyb

Grade: B (for the original), A (for the Sylvane mix)

Nelly wants it done

On the heels of the tepid response to "All Good Things (Come To An End)" in the U.S. comes an 80's sounding dance-pop track, which is the 5th U.S. single off of Loose, "Do It." This one is a very party, club and radio friendly song that is sure to be everywhere in the next few weeks.

Was this the best choice for a 5th single? Maybe. Should "Maneater" have been re-released? Perhaps. But this is still a decent choice for a single.

There is also a fun remix with Missy Elliott which adds a little freshness.

Album Version
Grade: B

Remix with Missy Elliott
Grade: B+