Jay Z is way older than me.

I feel the need to point out that one of the hottest rappers in the game and most recognizable artists in the world is actually NOT in my generation. He’s a Generation X’er.  I am considered a Millennial or something or other. This means that I’m not completely disconnected via the virtue of age when it comes to music yet. Hence when I say “What the FUCK is this?” I feel it’s incredibly valid. And the latest “What the FUCK is this (#WTFiS?) is the remake of Quincy Jones’ classic “Secret Garden.” I was a young lad (Yeah, I said lad, bitch what?) when this song came out but I remember it being smooth then. As I got older I always gave a head nod to the Debarge, Al B. Sure, Barry White, James Ingram  collabo. Then I heard that Jermaine Dupri (Although I’ve read that Quincy was behind this from different sites) was remaking Secret Garden with Usher and Robin Thicke…

What in holy hell is that?

It felt as if I were having a stroke. It was as if my ears sort of recognized this song but then I was attacked and beaten within an inch of my life…that’s the only explanation for the weird drums and snares that I “thought” I was hearing during this song. WHY!? WHY would you remake this? Can’t we make any new music? NONE? REALLY?

I’ll say it. I’d rather listen to “Reverse Cowgirl” by Teddy <Insert rapey innuendo> AKA T-Pain. At least that song tried to be original. It was devoid of creativity and full of horrendous metaphors, but ORIGINAL. The production was on point and it didn’t take a crap on a classic.

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