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Jim Verraros Dance Remix
After escaping from "American Idol" captivity, Jim Verranos breaks loose with a new sound and image on his upcoming album "Rollercoaster." The gay singer was on the first season of "American Idol" and the very first person voted out of the top ten. After the tame self-released "Unsaid & Understood," Verraros went on to win the 2004 Out Music Award for Outstanding Debut . In the same year, Verarros also made his movie debut playing Kyle in independent film Eating Out, directed by Sundance Film Festival winner Q. Allan Brocka. There is life after "American Idol" after all (keep hoping Ruben!).
"Rollercoaster" is said to include "well-crafted, pop gems similar
to the recent
work of Justin Timberlake. Verraros' voice would have you mistake him
at times for a young George Michael." Noteworthy is that Angela Peel,
another "American Idol" finalist in season one, co-wrote four of the
album's 11 track.
Listen to "You Turn It On" (Dance Mix) by Jim Verraros [WMA]
March 28, 2005 in Dance | Permalink
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HAHHAHAHHAAHA! I guess everyone deserves to grow up, but I find it hard to believe this is not a smoke and mirrors makeover. The song is not to my taste AT ALL - very 2000ish.
You gotta hand it to him that he has taken a very teensy moment of fame and pushed it along.
I hope he has stopped overemoting.
Posted by: xolondon at Mar 28, 2005 8:54:31 AM
is this the same "rollercoaster" as originally recorded by Everything But the Girl; god I hope not, would hate to see a stellar track bastardized by this idol reject. Even worse, what if he was remaking the VIvian Green song most recently mixed by Junior and added to the circuit scene?
Posted by: jason at Mar 28, 2005 12:22:59 PM
What a great dance song! I'm really happy for him. He always seemed like a nice, decent guy on the show, and kudos for him on coming out, unlike so many others. I'm routing for him.
Posted by: John Boyden at Mar 28, 2005 5:23:43 PM
I think that the song is hot. It's #2 Most Added on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Chart. It's hot and forward-thinking.
Posted by: Jennifer MacDaniel at Mar 29, 2005 5:07:15 PM
I saw him sing his song live, (really live) and he hit it perfect...i like it..
Eating Out is great as well...especially for an independent..
thanks argan
Posted by: Jon at Mar 29, 2005 11:37:48 PM
I think Jim Verraros IS HOT! and so is his music!
Posted by: Matt Fitz at Apr 6, 2005 9:04:09 AM
I think Jim is an amazing singer and songwriter. I think that it's great that he is who he says he is! Jim is an amazing person and has a huge heart!!! He is awesome in Eating out and I wouldn't be surprised at all if "You Turn It On" topped the charts....
Posted by: Amy Craig at Apr 8, 2005 1:27:10 AM
hey for all you people dissing jim verraros at least hes out there doing something for himself. i dont see the rest doing anything GO JIM if you ever see this ( i doupt you will ) E-mail me
Posted by: Larry Algood at Apr 27, 2005 3:00:32 PM
JIM CONTaCK ME
Posted by: Larry Algood at Apr 27, 2005 3:02:39 PM
The single it HOT! It's #25 on the dance chart. I like the whole album.
Posted by: Brian Greenley at May 13, 2005 3:24:59 PM
All I have to say is give the album a chance and not judge a book by its cover. Although, I recently saw him live and he WAS hot, on, and better than he ever was on AI. The album is well rounded with some relaxed ballads and moving dance tracks. Great job Jim! Nothin' but love.
Posted by: Lawrence Rodriguez at May 18, 2005 5:27:01 PM
OMG Whats the name of that song that goes "come on, come on...come and get ur love..." !!!???!!! the beat is a lil similar to pussycat dolls "dontcha"...PLEASE let me konw!
Posted by: chris at May 23, 2005 12:35:03 PM
OMG Whats the name of that song that goes "come on, come on...come and get ur love..." !!!???!!! the beat is a lil similar to pussycat dolls "dontcha"...PLEASE let me konw!
Posted by: chris at May 23, 2005 12:35:25 PM
Damn,all I have to say is Jim has really grown since AI, not the spielberg movie! lol okay just a lil gay humor! not really, anywho his Album is amazing, ppl need to give him a chance and judge him as an artist not by his sexuality. much love to Varraros!
Posted by: Tony at Jul 3, 2005 7:11:08 PM
I Think Verraros is a very beautiful man, with a warm heart! If I ever met him in person...WOW... newayz i think he is the next trend of dance music... ohhhh. hes so cute!
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Posted by: Hernan Gonzales at Jan 1, 2006 9:38:21 PM
I think Jim is Awesome and I love every song on his CD.
Posted by: Joe at Jan 19, 2006 9:32:19 PM
jim verraros cannot sing or act...he needs to stick with modeling or bridal expos or whatever. his vocal range is very limited. whenever, he tries to go for higher tones he is out of tune and out of pitch. moreover, in the ballad "hold on" he manages to overpronounce every single vowel and consonant in those two words. moreover, there is something about him, i can't quite put my finger on it, oh yeah i can its his ego, which just makes you hate him before he even opens his mouth. modesty is not his stronger side.
Posted by: brian at Feb 14, 2006 10:43:08 PM
I should listen to some music of jim he looks preaty good god i wish hed be in canada lol ide be like drewling all over myself lol yea im gay to neways any guys on here email me or add my msn wacky_14@msn.com
Posted by: Lucas at Jan 18, 2007 12:29:18 PM
