Comments on: How Many Words EP Available NOW!

By: pj

pj — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:43:41 +0000

I can’t wait to get home to listen to them. I didn’t have time this morning to load them on my iPod. Frustrating!

By: NBNN

NBNN — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:51:01 +0000

pj, you will love them. Why do you think the EP will only be available today? I missed that.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:07:37 +0000

Just downloaded it. I like:D

Why is it only available today?

By: pj

pj — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:13:57 +0000

I thought that based on the wording from Blake Lewis official:

Blake Lewis will be releasing a “How Many Words” Remix EP! The EP will be available for download only on May 13th!

Sign up for Blake’s Official Email Alerts and be the first to see the Album Cover and hear Snippets of the new release!

Doesn’t make much sense, does it?

By: Crystal J.

Crystal J. — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:22:10 +0000

There are actually 7 remixes downloaded, but only 6 showing up in the poll. I think it’s one of Dave Aude’s that’s missing?

Am listening to it now!

By: pj

pj — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:29:00 +0000

Thanks, CJ. Just fixed it!

By: Crystal J.

Crystal J. — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:30:08 +0000

It’s driving me crazy, but did DJ Dan sample another song in his remix? I can’t put my finger on it, but something sounds very familiar. Thru the first part it sounds like some other song, then in the middle, it almost sounds like he switches tempo to “Time after Time” for a moment?

By: Katie M.

Katie M. — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:37:14 +0000

Blake Lewis will be releasing a “How Many Words” Remix EP! The EP will be available for download only on May 13th!

Sign up for Blake’s Official Email Alerts and be the first to see the Album Cover and hear Snippets of the new release!

pj — I took that as meaning the remixes would be only avalible for download and not an actual hard copy (though you would think that EP would imply that ) not that it will only be avalible for one day - but that’s just me.

I still can’t pick one favorite — all the remixes appeal to me in different ways

By: NBNN

NBNN — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:37:26 +0000

pj, I’m hoping they meant “only available by downloading” (versus hard cd) NOT “only available on the 13th”

By: pj

pj — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:44:30 +0000

Oh, that makes more sense! I’ll edit the post. Thanks!

By: NBNN

NBNN — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:14:20 +0000

Just to show you the power of Blake fans the EP is up to #5 in Dance Albums on iTunes.

By: Crystal J.

Crystal J. — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:17:26 +0000

PJ - I thought it was one day too! But I think NBNN is right. It should have been worded “beginning May 13!” LOL.

By: newduck

newduck — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:17:51 +0000

crappy poor wording. Marketing people amaze me somtimes. Would it be too hard to come up with.

Remix Heaven! On May 13th Blake Lewis will be releasing a remix EP featuring his new single, How Many Words. It’s available as a download only.

Okay, it almost took me a half of a minute to write that. Come on people, work for your money. LOL.

On to more important things…bought…downloaded…enjoying all of them. And DJ Dan is a master!

By: chatforblake

chatforblake — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:44:31 +0000

I liked all of them but like DJ Dans the best. Makes me want to put on my dancing shoes and red dress and go out clubbing lol.

By: Bully

Bully — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:46:19 +0000

Dammitt– iTunes requires you be up to date before letting you buy this. Delays delays! If you aren’t current, get current when your update prompt box pops up….

Itching to get in on the Remix fun! :-)

By: VeeKay07

VeeKay07 — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:54:32 +0000

Haven’t got to listen to them yet, no itunes store here.

By: NBNN

NBNN — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:12:54 +0000

VeeKay - can you use Amazon? They have them.

By: Bully

Bully — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:17:42 +0000

I’ve got ‘em! Yay! :-D
You know, I am liking them quite a bit! It’s got me dancing and swinging my feet in the pc chair here! Isn’t technology great?

Can’t decide which one I like so far, I’m spoiled for choices!
*hugs Blake*

By: Kasia

Kasia — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:27:55 +0000

I do not know about you but I think I will have a hard time choosing the favorite one. They sound awesome. Maybe we could do the songs battle. That is, favorite from radio edit, from club mixes, etc. Need to go back to listen to them again.

By: Bully

Bully — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:50:14 +0000

Anybody else see this, for Sawka? Is this old news? Can’t get it to open…

By: LD

LD — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:58:12 +0000

Boy, I’m having a hard time deciding which one I like best. They sure make me want to hit a club (something I haven’t done in a very, very long time). My favorites are the ones with B’s sweet voice in them the most!

By: Skipperdjl

Skipperdjl — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:38:21 +0000

Hi all,
I finally got a password I could log in with so, I’m a day or two late commenting and providing valuable information.

My fav of the ep is the first Dave Auld mix. Like LD said you can hear the pure voice of Blake…. It’s just note HMW without the lyrics..

The ADD Train is moving right along. If you haven’t checked it out, please do so…Hopefully B will be checking in to see what’s happening soon.

He said he has some new appearences coming up but there’s no schedule as of yet. Anxious for those…ya.

Hope you’re all well and enjoying Spring.. In Seattle we will probably have April showers for a couple of more months…Lucky Texans and Arizona and Southern Cal folks.

Have a good night.
big d

By: chatforblake

chatforblake — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:57:21 +0000

You can say that again big D. I am so tired of the cold and rain lol. I live on the olympic penusula you know that rain forrest lol.
Should be used to it but this year seems like more rain then normal.

By: Nora

Nora — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:16:25 +0000

OMG, I just got it now!! I have to listen!! *runs to Ipod*

By: Kasia

Kasia — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:27:01 +0000

Thanks Skipperdjl for the update. There are never too many of Blake’s appearances. I am hoping there will be lots of them, so people who did not see Blake yet can experience it live, and quietly wishing for another concert in Pa. I am glad there are videos to relive it again.

Still cannot decide which remix is my favorite. I like Dave Aude radio edit, Dave Aude club remix, DJ Dan remix too. Each has something unique in them and is appealing for different reasons. DJ Dan reminds me of BT. What I find interesting is that those are pretty much the same songs that I thought I liked most after hearing just snippets of remixes.

By: Butet

Butet — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:28:36 +0000

Did I mention I dislike signing into things? LOL.. LOVE ya still.

I love the EP’s. BUT.. yes there is a BUT.. But I wish there was an acapella (SP?) or just him with his loop pedals..

By: blakerocks

blakerocks — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:33:00 +0000

I really hope that the HMW remixes will be available after the 13th, because I can’t buy it yet.

By: Bully

Bully — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:01:02 +0000

Hey all– so far, I think I am liking the Benson radio edit best. It’s the next to the last one, and has the most “Neverending Story” midi type flow, along with lyrics. :-) I agree, I like the ones with the SONG in it best. Need to hear the song in it, for it to be “right”.

Re the ADD Train: I am still trying to be positive-push for Blake and the music. I feel good about what I have done, but it’s small ripples.
Some of you are just kicking *ss, and I am just really tickled! When I hear about different stuff, it makes me really proud.

By: EndOfTheWorld

EndOfTheWorld — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:31:52 +0000

I voted for the Dave Aude Radio Edit. I like that it still has the lyrics of HMW, but I also like the beat. I think that the DJ Dan Remix best represents the spirit of the song, however, since it says “I Love You”…”I’m Through With You” “I Love You”…”I’m Through With You” oodles of times. And isn’t that what Blake said his relationship was all about? Getting together, breaking up, getting together, breaking up. I felt the struggle throughout that remix

The EP is up to #2 on iTunes in the Dance category (I have no idea if that is good or not, since I don’t really follow the dance music charts), but Go Blake!

By: VeeKay07

VeeKay07 — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:11:39 +0000

can you use Amazon? They have them.

Thanks for the link NBNN, I’ll have to check it out on Amazon.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:48:51 +0000

heey guys this is off topic but a few minutes ago i sent a txt to Q-102 my radio station, asking if they could play how many words by blake lewis and he said ” he got droped by his label… we’ll never play him. sorry. ” so whats up ?? what do YOU guys think on this?

By: star

star — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:23:09 +0000

Well, I’m sure he’s going to get dropped but I doubt it’s happened yet since the label just released his EP yesterday.

By: Bully

Bully — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:27:45 +0000

star– you don’t think maybe the EP was the “second album” promised him by Clive, do you? *bites lip* I know a Remix of some kind was always a planned for thing, when the album was released.

::worries in the rainy day::

By: NBNN

NBNN — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:32:12 +0000

It’s clear from the lack of label support over the last few months that he has been effectively dropped. At this point I wonder if it might not be better if he was actually dropped - that would at least free him up to self promote/find another label. The station’s response is more evidence of why he isn’t seeing radio play.

By: jenlar

jenlar — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:09:52 +0000

Theresa, does this happen to be Q102 in Philly? And was the DJ Jessie Jordan? She hates Blake and is very vocal about it.

By: newduck

newduck — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:39:22 +0000

If you go back and read one of my posts from ages ago I did mention that a second album was never promised, even if the contract says it is. There are many ways, as I stated then, that they get around this. They can do whatever they want with this and yes the EP would be considered a “2nd album” if the powers want it to be.

I’m not so sure that would be a bad thing. We know they weren’t the label for him after seeing what the first album hasn’t done….maybe it is time for another label to jump in and get this boy some more sales/tour etc.

By: Bully

Bully — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:40:53 +0000

Jenlar– I’ll know around lunchtime if my download was able to be completed. 2 HOURS it says. *sigh* (still at 35% with the Miscrosoft download too!) I am hating the satellite company, this week.

NBNN– All I can do for Blake is pray for him.:-( It makes me feel awful tho, I won’t lie.

Maybe it’s like newduck says, and some other label can step in soon, and find a way to capitalize on Blake’s attributes. Has to be a silver lining in all of this. He’s too talented for this.

By: joyce

joyce — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:27 +0000

well.. don’t give up the ship XM UPOP played BA on the 11th..so I keep voting.. purchased the 6 remixes but had a chance to listen..

By: Skipperdjl

Skipperdjl — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:55:55 +0000

Hey you all,
The label drop rumor is bull…. not true.

Blake is a busy young man. He is working on a myspace blog, so stay tuned.
d

By: pj

pj — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:08:33 +0000

Thanks for the update, Mr. Lewis! Can’t wait for the myspace blog. :)

By: jenlar

jenlar — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:38:27 +0000

Good deal, BigD!

By: Bully

Bully — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:42:56 +0000

Thanks BigD– my day is looking Up!
That news, news of a blog, and I finally got to hear the interview of Blake from IB.:-) I mean, our “El Presidente”!

PS. on the Remixes– my kids really like them, and so far the interest seems really good! lots of clubs out there, looking for good stuff, right? Who knows where this ripple will take us.

By: Kasia

Kasia — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:42:56 +0000

Skipperdjl,

Thanks for clarifying that information for us. If indeed the response came from Q102, I would not be surprised. My personal experience with them was not positive when I made requests for the songs. It is a big and influencial station but I am glad there are some other ones in the area.

I am looking forward to reading Blake’s blog and updates.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:48:54 +0000

Jenlar,
It was the one in philly and no it wasn’t jessie it was booker. but i never knew jessie didnt like him >:l And rocco doesnt like him either i txt rocco a lot and joke around with him and he seems not to like him but he could just be trying to make me madd … o.O
Kasia, i kno exactly what you mean, they tell you that they will play the song you request and u get excited and about an hour passes and your like WHERE IS MY DAMN SONG?

geeze. the radio these days.

Thanks Dallas for clearing it up for all of us about the label dropping him… i didnt belive it either because they had just released the EP… but it might be a good thing if they drop him because obviousley working with themisnt going all that well. Cant wait till the new blog !

By: EndOfTheWorld

EndOfTheWorld — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:05:23 +0000

Two of the Remix songs are in the top 100 iTunes songs (for Dance). They are Dave Aude Radio Mix (at #18) and Jake Benson Radio Edit (at # 93). Those two seem to be the most popular.

Thanks for the news Big D! I was depressed before your response.

By: Kasia

Kasia — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:23:02 +0000

EOTW,

Two of the Remix songs are in the top 100 iTunes songs (for Dance). They are Dave Aude Radio Mix (at #18) and Jake Benson Radio Edit (at # 93). Those two seem to be the most popular.

Blake’s remixes are also listed as “What’s hot” Couldn’t agree more.

By: joyce

joyce — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:33:42 +0000

doing my daily voting…on xmfan.com hit XM-29 - U-POP..they played BA yesterday…still hope…so I am voting intermittently today both on XM20on20 and XM-20 again…so keep voting

By: Crystal J.

Crystal J. — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:57:41 +0000

I see they are at #13 & #94 now, with the EP at #6.

By: Crystal J.

Crystal J. — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:29:41 +0000

Okay, I accidently voted for Benson’s Club mix, but my favorite is actually Benson’s Radio Mix. I don’t suppose I can have my vote changed?