Stooshe ft. Travie McCoy: 'Love Me' - Single review

Published Feb 14 2012, 13:55 GMT | By Lewis Corner

It's no secret that girl groups have had a tough time in the charts of late. However, amid album flops and newcomers stalling more times than a '93 Ford Fiesta, soulful pop trio Stooshe - consisting of Alexandra, Courtney and Karis - have been gigging, writing and generally creating a bit of a stir since their online hit 'F**k Me' last April. Naturally, it's a cleaned-up version of the song that they're hoping will push them to the big time, but can they reverse the recent chart misfortunes plaguing all-female bands?

With a rampant brass section, ironic ad-libbing and promiscuous lyrics ("You know I don't do c**k"), it's clear from the off that Stooshe are no ordinary girl group. "Milky Bar kid got me melting sugar with that geek chic all the way," Karis purrs with sweet and sultry prowess, bursting with enough innuendo to make even Cupid blush. The result is a breath of fresh air that, in many ways, echos the cheeky nature of the Spice Girls and the sassy vocals of En Vogue - and the industry couldn't need it more.

Watch the music video for Stooshe's 'Love Me' below:

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Maxie Molotov-Smith
Good song, I like that they're unapologetic and don't take things too seriously.
P.S. the "Milky bar kid" lyric was purred by Karis ;).
February 15th 2012 at 11:41am
Alex Duffy
Sadly, I expected a Little Mix vs Stooshe thing to go on here. Stooshe's arrival is kinda awkward - they released songs before Little Mix were even formed, but Little Mix are the bigger names at the moment because of X Factor. It's possible that they may struggle to co-exist, but hopefully not. Saying that, this is a fantastic single.
February 14th 2012 at 6:10pm
Sam Llewellyn
StooShe are everything Little Mix can no longer be, having appeared on X-Factor. They not only sing well (see their cover of Emeli Sande's 'Daddy'), but can also rap, get a bit of tongue 'n' cheek going in their songs and have international star Travie McCoy featuring on their debut single. Hope to see them dominating the charts in 2012 - looking forward to their album.
February 14th 2012 at 5:37pm
Leo Howard
No. Little Mix are much better. Stooshe are too controversial. Little mix, in contrast, are wholesome and better singers. Little Mix forever, StooShe never (even though i'm 17)
February 14th 2012 at 3:24pm