Back in 2013, there was a crazy rivalry between Marina and the Diamonds and Lana Del Rey. They were both gaining a huge amount of popularity at the same time while being in the same genre. Lana had a more indie pop style while Marina focused more on electro-pop. I don’t know if the fans created the opposition or there was tension about who would be more popular. Comparisons shot through the roof and it could only cause drama.
Check out the similarities here:
Throughout the years these two have grown to crush these comparisons and it might have been the start of a great friendship.
Earlier this year they were shown hanging out together on their Instagram posts:
I am praying to God that they collaborate soon. Marina hasn’t released music since her 2015 release, FROOT and I have been patiently awaiting her to top herself and give us another great concept album.
But I still do love covers because it takes the original song and turns it into something different and unique. I don’t know if I would say unique anymore because it contradicts what is actually taking place. Besides that, I think covers actually remind us of quality in the original song.
Listen to some of these covers here, but keep it in mind that covers are not always a compliment when it is degrading the first singer.
Lastnight Lil Yachty shared his new track list for Lil Boat 2 on Instagram. The project consists of 17 tracks with features from artists like Offset, Ugly God, K$UPREME, 2 Chainz, Tee Grizzley, Quavo, PnB Rock, Lil Baby, NBA Youngboy, Lil Pump, & JBAN$2TURNT. Stay tuned for Lil Yachty’s release of Lil Boat 2 on March 9th.
For some reason, T-Pain decided to cover Cardi B’s recent hit “Bartier Cardi.” When I first read the headline I was confused as to why T-Pain would even cover this song in the first place since their rap styles are so entirely different. But after I heard the snippet, I can tell that T-Pain had a vision for this song.
Listen to the original here if you haven’t already:
Here is T-Pain’s snippet of the cover that Cardi posted to her Instagram account:
T-Pain wrote on his Instagram post, “It’s TMix Season,”and it certainly is. It is different from the “swag” that Cardi throws on the track. T-Pain gives the song a more autotuned feel, as always. There is also a lyric change, which I am not too excited about, but it would have been awkward if T-Pain was talking about giving “top” to rapper Offset, who Cardi is currently engaged to.
Currently, there is no release date for the full remix, but you know I am going to listen to it when it comes out. Who knew that two different artists could come together to create something so distinct? T-Pain really took a typical 2018 song and sent it back to 2009.
Post Malone, or Postie, has gotten a lot of popularity in the last few years. His stage presence is what sets him apart from other people in the industry. He is not afraid to get silly and weird on stage, while also dressing in borderline ridiculous clothing. He is not just talented, but he has a huge sense of humor.
Just check out how funny he is here:
Since he is such a huge comedian or tries to be at least, I could only imagine the antics he got into in high school. He is only 22 so it was not that long ago. I am almost shocked to hear that Post is only 22 because I am only a year younger than him and he has an unbelievable amount of success for someone in their early 20s. Yeah, I’m slightly jealous of him.
The internet has surfaced photos of him when he was in high school and it’s pretty funny to see young Post.
He honestly seems like the class stoner, which I wouldn’t put past him. I bet he won “class comedian.” I would hate to have Post Malone, or should I say Austin Post, in my graduating class without befriending him. That high school reunion is going to be lit, and hopefully, they will include a performance of “Rockstar.”
Lana Del Rey has always put a great spin on covers. She also is a very talented songwriter that brings her unique perspective and talent to songs. It is always a great experience becoming immersed in her version.
She has even covered Creep by Radiohead!
Wait no that’s just “Get Free” aka the song that Radiohead is suing her for due to the similarities in the chord progression.
Lana always knows how to make a song sexy and romantic. It is an interesting combination that propels you into her world. The listener can really hear how much she aches for the object of desire she is singing about. I actually think that this song fits Lana’s voice even better than Madonna’s. Sometimes the cover can be better than the original.
Andrew Lloyd Webber is certainly a talented person that has impacted culture is so many ways (hello! Phantom of the Opera people!).Unmasked is being released to celebrate Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 70th birthday.
This is a great birthday present Lana, even if it is “re-gifted.”
