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From the Awl:
"Sounds so soulful, don't you agree?"
That's Jay-Z, breaking in to admire the long, pitched-down passage from "Try A Little Tenderness" that opens "Otis," the second official leak from Jay and Yeezy's Watch The Throne. The track on "Otis" alternates between interpolation and staccato bursts, as if torn between literalism (reverence?) and avoiding a lawsuit (its own kind of nostalgia). Since it's 2011, and Otis Redding's estate is well advised of its rights and powers, Redding is credited as a featured artist on the track, a featured role that almost makes it seem like "Otis" is the King of Soul's posthumous tribute to himself, "Unforgettable" minus the filial right, or attachment, to the seance.
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By: Whatever! on 7/29/2011 2:32PM
Do these people sit at home and say "I'm worth a zillion dollars and bored as h@ so let me shove myself down music lovers throats some more because I'm so full of myself?" Kanye go make Taylor Swift richer with your big mouth. Jay go get Beyonce pregnant so she can stop looking for her self esteem in leotards and high heels! LOL
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By: renore on 7/30/2011 10:20AM
I agreed, with that.
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By: Whatever on 7/30/2011 11:07AM
@Yeah Right sorry but I'm not Dime and anyone who knows the writings know we're VERY different but niice try! LOL Pink I bet I'm worth more that you...LOL "Hatin" is such a childish word and shows your mentality. God has truly financially blessed me so no envy or jealousy here!!! Can you say that about your bank acc...NOT! I support my favorite artists so I'm allowed to have my opinions. It's people like you who defend them and probably don't support anything. B doesn't want your board rants. She wants you to buy her products! LOL
If you had half a brain you would know B's mom (and B) gave an interview saying she wants her to settle down and make her a grandmother but again you just get on boards and run that mouth not RESEARCH!
Now I need to go and make sure people are supporting the death of Phylicia Barnes..that IS important!!! Thank you Nancy Grace......
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By: mshollywood on 7/29/2011 4:30PM
well said whatever!!!!
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By: Joy on 7/29/2011 9:57PM
At least they're getting zillions for the wasted moments, what are you getting forever?
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By: Pink on 7/30/2011 1:45AM
@Whatever: Why r u getting into Jay Z and Beyonce's business? It's none of our business when they decide to get pregnant. Is anyone telling u when or when not to get pregnant? Sounds as though u need to get a life bc u spend too much time worrying about someone else's. Artists shove themselves down people's throats bc that's what they do; make music. What do u do for a living, and how many zillions of dollars ru worth?? Stop Hatin'
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By: pink on 7/30/2011 1:46AM
@Joy: I hear yeah. Why do some people always hate on successful people that have millions; who have worked for it legitimatly? I think it's perhaps bc they're envious, and jealous. Like u said; what are the haters getting (or what r they worth). U can bet your bottom dollar that the haters aren't worth jack "S!"
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By: Paul K on 7/30/2011 9:49AM
Legitimately my asz. All these rappers do is piggyback off the hits of real artists or songs be it, Ray Charles, Otis Redding or an Annie song. They damn near hijacked Otis for a hit. They might as well play the whole song. I'd rather hear the original than this mess.
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By: Whatever on 7/30/2011 11:20AM
@Pink/Joy-Lets compare bank statements to see which one of us "haters" have donated to BLACK causes lately and not just get on boards ranting????? I like water cooler topics (the engineers in my office discuss golf and politics all day) but I promise dears this BLACK LADY (sorry Dime but I am BLACK) supports kids with my money. Thx Will/Jada was supporting my daughter's school. Now I need to go celebrate another educated BLACK sista graduating college.....
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By: mshollywood on 7/30/2011 3:39PM
yeah right u think u know so much but believe me ms hollywood is just who she say she is and believe me i'm black and beautiful(thats why i have the name)you need to get a life and grow up and realize that just because jay kanye and bey are'nt my reason for living,that does'nt make me a hater which is a childish word anyway i'm a grown ass woman and love to see black people doing well i just don't want to hear about it in all your so called music when there are people out there who are suffering to pay their bills and put food on the table...so i say again grow up and keep on worshiping the folks who would'nt give a rusty nickel for ya!!!!!!!
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