Listen: Major Lazer covers Beyonce's 'Halo'
Bey track takes a dubbing
Major Lazer
Didn't get enough of the lip-service to Beyonce's "Halo" at the Grammy Awards last night? Major Lazer, one of my favorite album and singles artists from 2009 has tackled the track in its dub-step fashion.
Diplo and Switch add tongue-tripping rap verses from Elephant Man to the loping, sentimental piano melodies, producing a sound that confuses the senses: should I dance or light a candle? Diplo Tweeted about the cover last night, as he mocked the Grammy (or, rather, "GraNNy") experience. We highly doubt Susan Boyle was busting a move at the club, but thank God for the mental picture.
I've always thought "Halo" was a lazier version of "Irreplaceable," but a less awkward lyric than Rihanna's um-ba-rella-ella-ella. Lazy nor awkward are words to describe this cover. Click below.
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February 1, 2010 at 6:37PM EST Reply to Commentmeh.
John W
February 1, 2010 at 7:56PM EST Reply to CommentLooks like an old Funkadelic album cover by Pedro Bell.
wad donkulio
February 2, 2010 at 5:07PM EST Reply to CommentHEY DOUCHEBAGS. THIS ISNT A COVER. ITS CALLED A DUBPLATE.
katie, a princess I hope you feel better.
February 3, 2010 at 2:37PM EST