‘The X Factor’ USA: Fifth Harmony’s ‘Miss Movin’ On,’ first listen and impressions
We’ve been doing our best to keep you hyped up about Fifth Harmony’s brand-new single “Miss Movin’ On” for over a week now, but we have some exciting news for you today. At 10:00 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday night, the song finally premiered on Romeo’s radio show “Saturday Night Online.”
So what does the song really sound like? As we first heard in the preview, it was a pop-centric anthem that carries with it the sort of theme that we know the ladies (Normani, Lauren, Dinah Jane, Camila, and Ally) were interested in presenting to their audience which is that you can be strong without having to rely on a man or anyone else but yourself. Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid have been both been excited to see what sort of reaction this song will have, and now we are as well.
Remember those lyrics that the group has been sharing all week? Interestingly, some of them were featured at the very start of the song. The chorus remains the highlight of the song, mostly because the hook digs deeper every time you hear it. In other words, it’s perfect for pop radio.
This is a song that could end up becoming the first radio smash to come out of the show, but of course the thing to stress here in the months ahead is patience. It takes time for a new artist (even one with reality TV experience) to build an audience with radio stations around the country. As always, we will be with you every step of the way with coverage of Fifth Harmony’s success.
You can hear their new song below, so take a listen and tell us what you think. If you want to read even more news related to the group and some other “X Factor” acts, all you have to do is click here.
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Music Lover
June 17, 2013 @ 5:40 am
Music trends matter…I love R&B as much as anyone, but R&B simply does not cross into the mainstream as easily as it used to five years ago. For a lead single of a new POP group, this is a perfect summer anthem. This is what THE MAJORITY of America will want to turn up on their radio and catch themselves singing the hook to later in the day. The song is the way it is for the same reason that Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez and Nicki Minaj’s singles sound similar–that is the hot sound. So when they take that hot sound and make it their own with seamlessly transitioned, diverse, and layered vocals, it should be commended. The R&B will follow, but they are definitely coming out with a strong, pop friendly, and vocally solid lead single.
David
June 18, 2013 @ 4:18 am
Vocally solid is a HUGE stretch, this has auto tune written all over it….and I highly doubt THE MAJORITY of America is going to turn their radio up to this song….its forgettable. I don’t know if you heard their cover of When I was your man, but hat was solid vocals and an incredible version….this song is so boring I have no interest in listening to it more than once
Mike
June 16, 2013 @ 11:43 pm
The only thing this song has going for it is the catchy beat….boring vocals and no harmonies….no way it reaches the top of the charts unless its the “generic pop song” chart
rlpok
June 16, 2013 @ 3:23 pm
Great Song , Great Vocal , Great Choice to show all the girls vocal talent , IT WILL HIT THE TOP OF THE CHART’S . Keep it up girls , can’t wait for more .
Trevor
June 16, 2013 @ 2:28 pm
Meh, vocals are ok at best, upbeat and I’m sure a lot of young girls will like it. However, there is nothing about this song that’s unique, nothing. It sounds like every other pop song on the radio….absolutely no harmonies mostly each of them singing a section of the song….seems a little copy cat to me
Jake
June 16, 2013 @ 4:11 am
This is a really good song for the first single. It’s catchy and has a lot of production. The perfect song to use as a single to introduce themselves to the masses. I’m sure they will have R&B songs on the album for the people that like that stuff. It’s too risky to do that right now until we see how successful the first single is.
Wild_Orchid
June 16, 2013 @ 10:57 am
R&B is risky? Since when? It’s one of the most popular forms of music around and some of their most watched covers were the R&B ones (Impossible, When I Was Your Man) R&B really shows off what they are capable of. It just suits them best not to mention R&B girl groups tend to have a longer shelf life than pop girl groups, generally speaking that is.
Emmy
June 17, 2013 @ 12:17 am
R&B isn’t risky, it would actually be the right thing for them to do right now. There is an overload of electropop, dance, techno, etc. garbage that’s been infiltrating mainstream radio. They could’ve used this opportunity as one of the few girl groups out there to separate themselves from the rest of the pack and come out with an R&B smash that showcases their vocals. Simon Cowell should not be guiding them. He only cares about the money.
Wild_Orchid
June 16, 2013 @ 4:11 am
I agree with both of you actually. On one hand I think this is actually quite a great fun upbeat song quite perfect for the summer On the other hand I also think Simon should have taken these girls in a more R&B direction. Not only would it have set them apart from many of the other pop acts out there but I just feel like their vocals lend themselves more to that genre of music. Based on what the girls have said in interviews though I believe some of their other tracks have R&B touches so I hope to hear something more soulful from them. All that being said this song will definitely chart on the Hot 100. No question.
BBJ
June 16, 2013 @ 3:56 am
Emblem 3 lost their magic while there were still on the show. They didn’t impress me pass their audition. This was a good lead single for the girls, especially at the start of summer. Interested to see how they chart.
Emmy
June 17, 2013 @ 12:14 am
“Chloe” won’t be going anywhere. They lost their magic as soon as Simon Cowell got his hands on them. Emblem3 would actually be killing it if they stuck with their refreshing original style. At first, they had appeal to both male and female of a wide age range. These music executives are total morons for trying to have them resort to lowest common denominator radio pop.
Emmy
June 16, 2013 @ 3:40 am
One word: GENERIC. I like the girls, but they’re being steered into the wrong direction. I feel like I’ve heard this song a million times. They’re working with the wrong producer. They should’ve gone in an R&B/urban direction with limited autotune. It would suit their vocals. Blogger, why are all these acts working with the same producer? I don’t find him to be all that good. He took the magic out of Emblem3 too.