Fantasia’s “Free Yourself” is everything going on in mainstream music. As any individual fighting for a chance, “Fanny” as her family and fans call her, got in through the back door which started her on her journey of stardom. Fantasia almost missed her opportunity to sing on idol because she did not have her identification which is required when signing up to be a contestant for American Idol. After her victory in 2004, she released a single called “I believe” which became her theme song after her win which also topped the billboard 100. At times fighting for your dreams can be a tedious task especially without having the right connections and outlets you need to advance however the overall mission is not to give up. I chose this album because watching Fantasia come from nothing and to rise to fame from Idol, made me believe I can really accomplish whatever I put my mind too. I usually draw inspiration from the artists who are the most relatable and she is definitely one who I can relate too. Fantasia coming from welfare, a single mother at the age of fifteen, and a high school dropout said everything to me I was Fantasia although I am older than her. My initial impression of the album “Free Yourself” was OMG I can relate on so many levels. It’s just something about being brought up in the church that has a major impact on an artist. What I really love about Fantasia is that she’s a soul singer.īeing brought up in the church in the south you know they sing from their hearts. There is definitely something gifted about this girl from South Carolina. But nothing compared to season three with Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson and Kelly.

Since Idol aired, I have been in love with the show. Let me start off by saying how much of a fan of I am of Fantasia Barrino.

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