66. "it fits, the melody emphasis moves from the keys to the bass part" In response to Reply # 32
in the chorus and the keys take a backseat, so the chorus fits the bass perfectly.
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Imagine my dismay when Salaam's mix wasn't on the album...
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I believe Pete's remix of Shut Em Down his the greatest remix EVER (and in the running for greatest remix, period), but this runs a pretty close second. That Cal Tjader flip though...
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29. "Honestly, I can't tell which one is better" In response to Reply # 27
I love both versions equally. Now, that Extra P version of Gotta Get Ova you posted...that's even harder. But I think Large Pro had Premier beat
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44. "I've always preferred to original." In response to Reply # 27
Show did his thing. And I love this remix too.
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31. "I think Large Professor might be the #2 or #3 all time remix guy" In response to Reply # 28
After Pete, and depending on how I'm feeling that day, Primo, with Dilla right behind them.
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50. "Nah, loved the OG version" In response to Reply # 40
Probably moreso than the remix
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Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles
If not for this song, we wouldn't have Mass Appeal's hook.
You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles
I don't know what QDIII sampled for this record. But it's miles better than the original.
You're such pests...now, what is it you want? In your depths of your ignorance, what is it you want? Well, whatever it is you want, I can't deliver because I just don't see it. - Orson Welles
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
<-- Dave Thomas knows what's up... __________________________
Jay: Look here homie, any nigga can get a hit record. This here is about respect. Game: Like Gladys Knight. Jay: Aretha Franklin. Game: Word, I like her too. Jay: Nigga...
78. "Prince (multiple ;)" In response to Reply # 0
there are many, most* listed in this link...
For the record, i agree with MOST on this list, but not with the order, id switch up my ranking #s. i also 'might' personally swap in one of the multiple "Pop Life" remixes and add it at the back end of the ranks and take out one of the songs thats currently in this list (likely "The Future" which, i honestly dont think i ever remember hearing, so i cant REALLY say how interesting the Future remix 'might' be. will have to track it down and see where i land...
but yeah, the Prince remix list has some classic 'must haves' for sure...
82. "Kool G Rap & Nas - Fast Life (Norfside remix)" In response to Reply # 0
Salaam Remi killed it on this one, one of my 90s favorites. Feels like i spend some years searching for the vinyl, finally found it in London 20-25 years ago.
101. "That's correct. I actually watched a good interview with No ID recently ..." In response to Reply # 97
... where he said basically exactly that. He said that they knew things were gonna work out when that remix came out cuz they started getting tons of play and tons of respect. And that's why he shifted gears so dramatically on Resurrection.
96. "Dead Wrong remix ft. Eminem" In response to Reply # 0
The first version feels like a demo, Big might have gone back and rewrote that. Em restored the song to respectability on the remix because he was rapping, rapping. His first four bars are the best bars in the song.
Of course the subject matter is always going to be what it is, but the remix is better.
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