I have to admit, I was shocked to hear that the lovely Miss Nelly Furtado had just released a single called "Promiscuous”

After her squeaky-clean success with her first album “Whoa! Nelly”, had the singer gone the sad way of pop-tarts everywhere and turned up the sex factor to increase sales on her second album? I did what every adoring fan should: braced myself and watched the video, expecting the worst.

I was pleasantly surprised. "Promiscuous"”, extracted from Nelly’s upcoming album, “Loose”, is much more jamming out than slutting itup. Nelly and a host of other lovelies cavort on a crowded dance floor, more or less fully clothed. Granted, there’s nothing wrong with a little bit of bump and grind when it’s backed up with some solid musical prowess, and Nelly offers up the perfect combination. Her fascinations with hip-hop and African beats are plainly evident, with a dash of Portuguese feistiness thrown in for good measure. There are even a few famous faces in the dancing crowd, including Timbaland and Justin Timberlake.

Considering Nelly’s background, it’s difficult to expect anything less than greatness. She was raised in Victoria, Brisitsh Columbia, by musical parents and could play the ukulele and sing by the tender age of four. Over the next fourteen years, Nelly added more instruments and several bands to her resume, experimenting with different styles. She sites Portishead, U2, Ice-T, and TLC as part of her long list of influences, and glories in using diverse ethnic influences, including that of her Portuguese heritage, to create her unique sound. These days, the sexy mother of one seems to be swinging single, though she is quoted as saying that she considered dating (male singer) Nelly.

To date, this sweet and sexy minx has collected quite a few high-profile compliments and accomplishments. Moby has called her one of the most beautiful and talented women in the world; Elton John is also a fan. Nelly was even selected to honor Aretha Franklin at a tribute concert for the musical mega-star. With talent, friends, and fame on her side, and a great new album slated for release on June 20th, Nelly Furtado is clearly on the rise as the minx with the most,"Promiscuous"” or not.
------- By, Jennifer George


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