Jay-Z on "We Are the World" Remake: Bad Idea!
When Jay-Z speaks, people listen. That's the kind of respect this artist and producer has earned.
That's why his critique of the recently-remade version of "We Are the World" is receiving so much attention, as the rapper told MTV News over the weekend:
"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."
The man makes a good point. No offense to Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber (okay, some offense to the former), but the iconic single loses a lot of luster when such young musicians are taking the place of Jackson, Bob Dylan and other luminaries.
"I'm a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that's going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts," Jay-Z added. "But... some things are just untouchable... I think it's time for us to make a new [song]."
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September 12th, 2010 1:09 PM
LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALONE...LOVE U MICHAEL..
June 9th, 2010 11:45 AM
Hold Up Hold Up , Jay-Z Shouldnt Be , Getting Attack On Here ,
February 22nd, 2010 3:30 PM
jay-z i full agree, all they had to do was make another song or send more money, instead they get together and ruin a classic song, a song that was so classic that it was never done before, never did that many celebrities get together for a cause, and they just tarnished that for the sake of tween kids, who like music with a mix of fake rap, autotune, and scream singing, if anything this shows how bad we have gotten musically. They couldn't make a new song for haiti, couldn't sing, nor could they write a decent poem in the song. its all shouting, and wyclef "sebastian the crab" jean
February 19th, 2010 5:20 AM
Jay-Z is entitled to his opinion but I think he is just mad because he and
Beyonce aren't singing. Had he been in this remake he wouldn't have nothing
to say. I like the song. Regardless of how it sounds. Those celebrities took
time out of their busy lives to remake this song to raise more money for Haiti.
That's the bottom line. I've been through with Jay-Z since he blocked Chris
Brown from making a tribute to Michael Jackson at the BET awards last year.
Somehow Jay-Z makes everything about him and it doesn't matter how others
feel about it.
February 16th, 2010 10:56 AM
It's amazing how people take things so personally. Jay-Z is entitled to bs opinion. I don't understand why he's being attacked on here. I think comment boards are cool, but people and their opinions go over board!
February 16th, 2010 10:25 AM
First of all, honestchick is being hyocritical. She says "everyone is entitled to their opinions" but at the same she is then telling Jay Z to shut up? I am confused. It's ok but it's not. Which is it. He didn't say anything mean or nasty but her comment is. Anyway, since I was alive when the original came out I have to admit I had mixed emotions when I saw the new version. So I am divided in my opinion. I feel the original is the best. The classic, etc. Plus I agree that sometimes trying to remake something from history can just ruin it. On the other hand it introduced a new generation of people to an old song/a positive song. It may even make them check out the original. It DID involve original members so it wasn't like it was done with all new people. I do agree with doris a bit too, not many artists today seem to be able to come up with some of the stuff from the past. We are the World was an original, different creation, never really done before so you could look at it as a compli
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February 16th, 2010 4:13 AM
I agree with Hollywood here.
February 16th, 2010 12:28 AM
Thank You,Honestchick. Your comment is very much appreciated. May you have a very Blessed week where all good things are magnified and multiplied...Hollywood
February 15th, 2010 11:59 PM
People need to stop being so petty and negative. Everyone is entitled to there opinions but at the end of the day the song was done for a greater good. I totally agree with Hollywood the song was very inspiring to me. Jay z really needs to stop trying to steal the attention from those whp are trying to be positive in a time of need for many. Its not only about a classic song being remade but help for those who need it. Jayz is just mad that people out there trying to do some good in this world which is more than his lyrics have been representing lately. He knows he is a dark and negative person and he only wants to critize the remake to start controversy and turn a positive into a negative. If you dont want to help Jayz just shut up.
February 15th, 2010 10:26 PM
Jay-Z should know -- he's ruined plenty of songs too, like the duet with Alicia Keys (sounds much better when she does it alone). But he's right about "We Are the World" - it sucks.