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Jody - Just Gonna Be Me

2009-01-09 15:44

If her first album is anything to go by, then tiny Jody Williams is on to something. Just gonna be me is on the good end of the pop scale, and there's a hint of attitude bubbling under that sweet exterior.

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Justine 2008/08/27 08:43 AM: Cover Jody is indeed very talented, but her management team have done her a huge injustice by making her look like a naff 80's one-hit-wonder on her album cover. However, she's not as naff as Heinz and seems more driven than Anke. I don't even remember the other idols, apart from Karin who is more notorious for her bad taste in men than her talent. I still think Gift should have been an idol. At least he's got a personality.

Bianca 2008/08/27 08:53 AM: own opinion no she is not the best idol ever i think Munro should have one his better and more mature he's got what it takes to be an idol

Lee 2008/08/27 09:02 AM: Opinion Jody deserved to win idol's and i dont think people should start comparing and remarking the most rediculous things now when all the fun of voting is over, so get a life Biance maybe you should go and sing on idols and we can see just how good you are lol

Bianca 2008/08/27 09:31 AM: to lee excuse me they asked a question and i answered it no need to be rude and personal LEE and by the way i bet i can sing far better than you. so shut your mouth never asked for your opinion KNOW IT ALL oh yeah and you spell my name BIANCA not biance like you spelled it dumb ass

phyl 2008/08/27 10:11 AM: Bianca & Lee Now Now girls - BE nice, dont make me come over there

annie 2008/08/27 10:13 AM: opinion Actually BIANCA, votes are what count - and Jody scored the most - accept it. Why lower the tone of the poll? You make Lee sound very sophisticated compared to you!

phyl 2008/08/27 10:15 AM: Bianca & Lee Now now girls, BE nice, dont make me come over there

Lance 2008/08/27 10:22 AM: My opinion I dont think that any idol is better than the other. jody is indeed one of the most talented singers i have ever heard. she has the ability to give one goose bumps which not many artists are capable of. so i wish her all the best and make us proud!!!

Lee 2008/08/27 10:58 AM: Lee To Biance (lol) You answered the questions in a stupid way and insulted people who support Jody you Dumb A@s..Go back to school and ask to repeat grade 1.. (if they will accept you that is)

Theresa 2008/08/27 11:30 AM: Is Jody SA's best Idol ever? No, I don't think so!

Thulile 2008/08/27 11:33 AM: Ms I'm convinced that she'sgot what it takes. I'm impressed

Tammi H 2008/08/27 11:57 AM: Jody is Fabulous As the producer of the music video I can quite confidently say that Jody is fantastic and her voice sounds just as amazing "cold" as it does when she sings with the music. She is very friendly and enthusiastic and extremely talented and was a pleasure to work with. Myself and the director, Tamarin Kaplan, were very happy with the outcome of the video and we know that Jody was too! Keep it up honey! You're going to go far! xxxx

Martin 2008/08/27 12:08 PM: Hopeless If she was the best that idols could deliver then we may as well give up.

Bianca 2008/08/27 12:22 PM: dearset lee i am a qualified doctor in brain surgery at groote schuur so if you need a brain scan please dont hesitste to give me a call. my number is 0800 SHUT UP

Bianca 2008/08/27 12:24 PM: To Martin I agree 100% with you buddy :) May you have a fabulous day!

Lee 2008/08/27 01:06 PM: Whoever.. Pathetic to see how some disrespectful people dont appreciate brilliance when they see it. Hating only comes from a low self image of one's self.

SURIYA PILLAY 2008/08/27 01:23 PM: sp Very Proud of Jody. I knew she would win from her very first audition.

bianca 2008/08/27 01:36 PM: own opinion forget all the nastyness, there was other talent that was better than her so im entitiled to my opinion and you are entitled to yours. have a great day lee

Uncle 2008/08/27 01:57 PM: Did Cliff Write her tracks Ummm...Call me crazy, but those sound like the lyrical stylings of the great Cliff(ord) Jennings.

L 2008/08/27 03:14 PM: SA's best? I'm sorry, she's a sweet girl - but she does not have the wow factor. The songs are typical SA pop, the cover is unflattering and overall nasal sound. Honestly, compare this to American Idols? You can't. At least she's not as bad as Anke and co.

Jack 2008/08/27 03:24 PM: She is good I saw her sing once and she really sings well. Nevermind the music that she might be singing on this album its all about making money. I agree that she should diversyfy more like Kelly Clarkson. I couldn't believe Kelly Clarkson was an Idol winner since her music style is defnitely not Idols stuff. I think all this reflects on how the South African music industry targets pop and hip hip and r and b and forces these genres onto all the teens out there. Rock and alternative music is so overlooked, yet people out there like it. Its time for all the contemporary old farts in the music industry to stop forcing pop music down our throat. Jody will never sing for a Rock band because its just not mainstream enough. In the USA rock is very popular and more mainstream hence Clarksons success with her more alternative style of music. But guess what it works here too, why because the kids here in SA do listen to rock, not through the radio but from their peers, there is a market here, but the

Peaches 2008/08/27 03:29 PM: She is AWESOME! Really awesome Jody!!! Long live the JODESS!!!

bianca 2008/08/27 04:14 PM: jody jody jody can you all just stop it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she is not all that

Simone 2008/08/27 05:18 PM: simone i am in her high school that she was in and her head has swollen loads since she won. she is not all that she is actually not much... and she didnt go back to school like everyone thought.... oh and she left her loyal boyfriend....sniff sniff...i smell a vain b****h.

Pipi 2008/08/27 05:38 PM: Heeheee lol :)

nina 2008/08/27 10:24 PM: Jody - you go girl You go girl! your star is shining brightly as for the nasty comments, jealousy and envy is such an ugly trait. Jodi you are a breath of fresh ar and that comes from both a 21yr old and 52 yr old. Trust me you will go far

David 2008/08/27 11:20 PM: jst go easy on her i thnk she deserves a chance...she won and there's nothing anyone can do bout tht, and rghtfully so, y should she be punished because she came out tops. I just thinks she deserves a chance to be idol because South Africa thought she was the better idol...tht democracy people.Go on Jody do your thing

mike heera 2008/08/28 12:46 AM: give her a chance give her a chance

mike heera 2008/08/28 12:47 AM: give her a chance yes

Alison 2008/08/28 09:17 AM: Jody Jody is awesome! I think she is our best idol yet. I do agree that she should be young and funky!

Ben-P.says: 2008/08/28 09:47 AM: Simply the Best Jody: You shine like all the stars in the sky, You stand above all, and i know !!! that you will become the best keep it up and go GIRL.

Christee 2008/08/28 12:18 PM: Just Gonna Be Me Great tracks, but the runner up in Idols, Andriette was also offered a recording contract, has anyone heard of an album from her.

L 2008/08/28 01:16 PM: Opinion based Everyone has an opinion - and my opinion is that she is not that great. Am I jealous? No. Not at all, I am dancer myself. Professional. So why would I be jealous of a singer? Because of the business I am in, I have seen way more talented kids. It's the truth. Besides, the voting was NOT democratic - only a % of people who can afford pay channels, or can afford to send 1000s of smses to vote. Not democratic!!!!

Lance 2008/08/28 02:18 PM: Answer Yes christee. Andriette has come out with an afrikaans album. it was shown on tv once i think about a month ago.

yusuf 2008/08/29 09:08 PM: well done Jody I thought you were great last year and with Wind It you have a mega hit on your hands. All the best!

leigh 2008/09/03 06:44 PM: the best!! i think da album is bfunk cant wait buy it.. well done girl, you the best sa idol by far

Rick 2008/09/08 10:16 AM: Jody For her debut album, I think it's stunning and I think we can look forward to lots more from Jody in the future. Well done, Jodz!

bra G 2008/09/16 06:41 PM: JODY WILLIAMS- THIS ALBUM CONFIRMS JUDGES & PUBLIC GOT IT RIGHT. The Idols judges and the SA public have really done it this time and they have done real good in selecting Jody as the winner of the 2007 Idols contest. Jody certainly doesn't disappoint anyone with these excellent pop centric tunes that she is so comfortable in belting out. Jody has in Sony/BMG a great team of A&R experts who will no doubt be carefully plotting her next move and like previous winner Heinz Winkler she can go on to have a brilliant career if she has the discipline and desire to stay in the game. The Mixit generation made her and she is well poised to wear the Princess of Pop crown of Mzansi- fo sho!

preanca 2008/10/09 06:08 PM: jody hi jody i heard u r going 2 b @ miss teen on saturday.and i realy want 2 meet u.i am your biggest fan.

Caryn 2008/10/13 12:16 PM: totally awesome Jodz you rock. love 'wind it' and the old school "never knew love like this before" you made it yours.mwahz

Ruan 2009/01/20 08:57 PM Rating:: I do not think Jody has has in Sony/BMG a great team of A&R experts. I think they do the job, but it's very average. I would not have used the album cover for her debut album that was used. Jody has a lot more to offer than that and I would manage her a lot better and really get her out there for the people of South Africa to enjoy. Unfortunately the hard work starts after the competition. That is the reason so many idols fade. They have the wrong people behind them and it's flavour of the moment for them. Next year there will be another. Jody needs to get her next album better than ever and go to Gallo or even consider a foreign label. She will get wasted here if she stays under management with the same people....