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Printablebanks said: News: Jay-Z Turned Down "We Are the World" Remake, "I Know Everybody Is Gonna Take This Wrong"
Grammy-winning rapper Jay-Z has revealed the reasons he did not participate in the celebrity-driven Haiti tribute song, "We Are the World." According to the rap mogul, his participation would have tarnished a renowned classic. "I have a interesting take on that," Jay-Z in an interview. "I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: 'We Are the World,' I love it, and I understand the point and think it's great. But I think 'We Are the World' is like [Michael Jackson's] 'Thriller' to me. I don't ever wanna see it touched. I'm a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that's going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: [Millions have been raised] through text [donations] to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but 'We are the World' is [musically] untouchable like 'Thriller' is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it's gonna be untouchable." (MTV) I applaud Jay for taking this stance  He had enough sense to realize that this remake is a mistake. | |
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SoulAlive said: banks said: News: Jay-Z Turned Down "We Are the World" Remake, "I Know Everybody Is Gonna Take This Wrong"
Grammy-winning rapper Jay-Z has revealed the reasons he did not participate in the celebrity-driven Haiti tribute song, "We Are the World." According to the rap mogul, his participation would have tarnished a renowned classic. "I have a interesting take on that," Jay-Z in an interview. "I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: 'We Are the World,' I love it, and I understand the point and think it's great. But I think 'We Are the World' is like [Michael Jackson's] 'Thriller' to me. I don't ever wanna see it touched. I'm a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that's going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: [Millions have been raised] through text [donations] to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but 'We are the World' is [musically] untouchable like 'Thriller' is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it's gonna be untouchable." (MTV) I applaud Jay for taking this stance He had enough sense to realize that this remake is a mistake.Quite frankly, the song the he, Bono and Rihana sang for the telethon was MUCH better than that piece of over sung shyt. "Stranded", came from the heart and was made to touch the heart. I don't know what part of the body, that remake came from . "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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Timmy84 said: ViintageJunkiie said: Jay-Z said in an interview...
For once I agree with Shawn Carter on something. I'm sayin', this is a hot mess right here. Does no one have an original idea these days?  Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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Is it almost over?  I agree with Jay-Z, even though he annoys me nowadays.
We really didn't need a remake of this song but noooo people gotta remake everything 80s now 
Tron Legacy looks good though | |
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uPtoWnNY said: thedance said: really..... why re-make such a crap song.
 Took the words right out of my mouth. We are the world is the cheesiest song ever. "I have so much love for Prince. But why don't they look at me that way"- MJ | |
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aarontj said: uPtoWnNY said: Took the words right out of my mouth. We are the world is the cheesiest song ever. I always thought the original was chessey but it worked for that time. This new thing is beyond me. They should have come up with something new. I wonder if mike was still alive would they have done a remake? [Edited 2/16/10 4:39am] | |
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Dissing auto tune and dissing this shit, Jay Z is officially awesome. | |
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purplesweat said: Dissing auto tune and dissing this shit, Jay Z is officially awesome.
Technically he did both with his dis of the remake, lol. I can't believe how many *cough* singers *cough* are on there autotuned out the wazoo. You would have thought someone of Quincy's calibre would have said nope to that, but alas. When you have a new generation of people who can sing - a la Justine, Christina, Ne-Yo, the guys from Kings of Leon, etc you have to wonder why it turned out (tuned out, lol) this way. Swa "I'm not human I'm a dove, I'm ur conscience. I am love" | |
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aarontj said: uPtoWnNY said: Took the words right out of my mouth. We are the world is the cheesiest song ever. St Winifred's School Choir would like a word with you  [Edited 2/16/10 22:39pm] "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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Swa said: purplesweat said: Dissing auto tune and dissing this shit, Jay Z is officially awesome.
Technically he did both with his dis of the remake, lol. I can't believe how many *cough* singers *cough* are on there autotuned out the wazoo. You would have thought someone of Quincy's calibre would have said nope to that, but alas. When you have a new generation of people who can sing - a la Justine, Christina, Ne-Yo, the guys from Kings of Leon, etc you have to wonder why it turned out (tuned out, lol) this way. Swa Exactly. Where are these dude's backbones? "No Lil Wayne you are NOT a good role model for this kind of thing, learn to make real music and GTFO", "No T Pain you cannot use auto tune, did Michael need auto tune??" TELL 'EM WHAT'S UP!! It really seems like anyone with an ounce of credibility left stayed the fuck away from this and I can see why. | |
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what the fuck really?
Who produced this new version? 
It sounds CHOPPED and PASTED the the production is done with drum machines..
Auto tune??!? Really? They know that is going to be dated sooner or later? A rap verse??? What the hell??? NO!!  Straight Jacket Funk Affair
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aarontj said: uPtoWnNY said: Took the words right out of my mouth. We are the world is the cheesiest song ever. No way. For starters, 'Graffiti Bridge' is far more cheddar-like. |
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Marrk said: aarontj said: We are the world is the cheesiest song ever. No way. For starters, 'Graffiti Bridge' is far more cheddar-like. MICHAEL JACKSON
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we are the world for the recession ? how about watw for oil slavery .. farmers losing their farms .. how bout gang violence .. drag this out for every damn issue witha tissue. n im sorry was janet in the mix or jus lip synchin her bro.. ? [Edited 2/17/10 11:56am] | |
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The crap enters at #1 on the digital charts and #2 on the Hot 100 (behind the song by a certain Prince fan). In the UK it is out of the i-tunes Top 40 after just 3 days. | |
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jiorjios said: The crap enters at #1 on the digital charts and #2 on the Hot 100 (behind the song by a certain Prince fan). In the UK it is out of the i-tunes Top 40 after just 3 days.
The UK has good taste, or it's seen as an insult to the original, MJ or all three. I'm not glad, i'm sure Haiti will get a lot of money and help to recover from the horrible disaster, but WATW25 should never have existed. It is dire. |
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Marrk said: jiorjios said: The crap enters at #1 on the digital charts and #2 on the Hot 100 (behind the song by a certain Prince fan). In the UK it is out of the i-tunes Top 40 after just 3 days.
The UK has good taste, or it's seen as an insult to the original, MJ or all three. I'm not glad, i'm sure Haiti will get a lot of money and help to recover from the horrible disaster, but WATW25 should never have existed. It is dire. I am sure it is not the first. Two Glee songs in the Top 10 (and another handful of them further down) and Vanilla Ice being #2 last week (although I liked that one-great karaoke potential) | |
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jiorjios said: The crap enters at #1 on the digital charts and #2 on the Hot 100 (behind the song by a certain Prince fan). In the UK it is out of the i-tunes Top 40 after just 3 days.
Ugh sometimes I don't get the consumers in my country. | |
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I guess one positive is all the younger fans of those lame rappers will hear them singing some worthwhile lyrics for once. For probably the last time too but maybe it'll make them download the original. | |
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Another positive....
Usher has managed to summarise his complete lack of musicality in a 3 second sentence. Perfect. [Edited 2/18/10 4:13am] | |
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TyphoonTip said: Another positive....
Usher has managed to summarise his complete lack of musicality in a 3 second sentence. Perfect. [Edited 2/18/10 4:13am]  He did that already during the Grammy tribute. | |
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the auto-tune made me laugh
but I cried at the sight of brian wilson and al jardine swaying confusedly in those cream pink button-ups. hilarious. | |
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Do these songs really make any money for the cause? Are people really downloading these songs to make a substantial amount of money? | |
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Sandino said: Identity said: For your viewing pleasure. Nooooo!!!!! Wyclef sounds like a goat That's an after affect from hanging around Shikira. "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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119 said: Do these songs really make any money for the cause? Are people really downloading these songs to make a substantial amount of money?
Well, with all the promo the morons who buy anything that's advertised will flock to iTunes. | |
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watw chile now .. better get a new group of ppl .. | |
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