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Jay-Z Disses “We Are The World” Remake...Sorta

Justin T. Stewart justinstewart — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:29:27 +0000

In the effort to provide Haiti with relief, the U.S. has been trying to do its part to provide support to those in dire need within the country.

Coming together to remake the classic “We Are The World”, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie pulled together a slew of artists to remake the magic first created with the help of the late Michael Jackson.

Of those to appear on the guest list, Jay-Z actually pulled a disappearing act as the rapper was nowhere to be found in the fray of the Hip Hop community.

Speaking with MTV, Jay gave the reasoning behind not being part of the song.

“I have a interesting take on that. 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 “Thriller” to me. I don't ever wanna see it touched.”

Although he may not agree with the song, he is thankful for what it has done to further aid Haiti and raised funds.

“I know the plight and everything that's going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts. Like 1 out of 2 Americans donated through text to Haiti. That's amazing. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but “We are the World” is untouchable like “Thriller” is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it's gonna be untouchable.”

If he had things his way, Jay would have preferred that the song be something original, somewhat like “Stranded” with him, and Bono of U2.

Most would probably agree with Hov in applauding the effort, but some things just shouldn't be touched. Who would have ever thought to see Auto Tune on “We Are The World”?

Scott Storch Plans to Save “Detox”

Justin T. Stewart justinstewart — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:10:36 +0000

For the sake of not beating a dead horse, it has come to a point where the pure mention of Dr. Dre and Detox only serves to incite rage amongst fans that are starting to look at the release as nothing but an urban myth in Hip Hop.

Help may be on the way to restore faith in the West Coast producer's project as Scott Storch, recently winning the battle with his drug addiction, looks to muscle his way in and finally bring Detox out into the light.

While catching up with VIBE, the producer spoke on linking back up with Dre and how he wants to give back to a man that has provided so many opportunities for him while in the music industry.

"I'm doing Dr. Dre's album right now. Detox. Well I'm here now, [so] we're gonna see it. We're gonna see it. You know, Dre opened up many doors for me and called me out, embraced me and took me back in after the publicly known drug addiction that I went through and it's a blessing to be back."

So, if anyone has been keeping track of those associated with Detox, almost every rapper/producer has added their input and have been helping to create this album for Dre.

With everyone's hand in it, it seems like full Hip Hop's own rendition of “We Are The World”.

Not to take Scorch's words with a grain of salt, but seeing is believing.

Believe half of what you see and none of what you hear.

Music Unites For "We Are The World" Remake

Danielle Canada — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:20:32 +0000

Various acts in genres of music including pop, rock, rap and r&b are uniting for a remake of 1985's “We Are The World.”

Originally produced by Quincy Jones and co-written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, the song made $30 million for African humanitarian programs 25 years ago.

Now in light of the devastation in Haiti, Richie and Jones have put together an all-star lineup of artists to remake the song to help the embattled country.

Helping to produce the song is Wyclef Jean who'll be joined by producer RedOne and producer-musical director Ricky Minor.

Lending vocals to the song will be Drake, Lil Wayne, Miley Cyrus, T-Pain, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Adam Levine, Jason Mraz, Eminem, Justin Bieber, Kid Cudi, Usher, LL Cool J, Bizzy Bone, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Hamilton, Gladys Knight and Trey Songz as well as a number of others.

The list of “We Are The World” contributors given to the media so far is below.

Carlos Santana, Orianthi, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Sugarland, Adam Levine, Jason Mraz, Earth Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, The Jonas Brothers, T-Pain, Jay-Z, Eminem, Brian Wilson, Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, India.Arie, Julianne Hough, Mary Mary, Melanie Fiona, BeBe Winans, Mya, Tyrese Gibson, Anthony Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Gladys Knight, Keri Hilson, Joel and Benji Madden, Heart, Brandy, Pink, Musiq Soulchild, Miley Cyrus, Akon, Jordin Sparks, Celine Dion, Rob Thomas, Katharine McPhee, Jeff Bridges, Randy Jackson, Patti Austin, Kid CuDi, Usher, Will.i.am, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Issac Slade (of The Fray), Snoop Dogg, Nicole Richie, Trey Songz, Ethan Bortnick, Taryll Jackson, Taj Jackson, TJ Jackson, Vince Vaughn, Drake, Freda Payne, Faith Evans, Robin Thicke, Rashida Jones, Barbra Streisand, Jimmy Jean Louis, Enrique Iglesias, Zac Brown, Lil Wayne, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Sean Garrett, Harry Connick Jr., Al Jardine, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (Bizzy Bone) and A.R.Rahman