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Will Beyonce's "Diva" Generate More Remixes Than Lil Wayne's "A Milli"?
Posted on December 31, 2008 9:10 AM
When "A Milli" and "Diva" producer Bangladesh told me in October that Beyonce's song would be an even bigger hit than Weezy's I had serious doubts -- especially once I actually heard the song,
I'm sure she knew when she released the song it was bound to be catchy as shit, like most of her songs (why else did Bootylicious make it to the dictionary?) but I don't know if she actually planned to inspire the same sort of mania that helped spread "A Milli" freestyles like wildfire. The thought didn't even occur to me until Ciara released her remix of the song via her new Fantasy Ride Mixtape, which dropped on Christmas.
Much like "A Milli," which sprouted remixes from Jay-Z ("A Billi"), Fabolous, Lil Mama, Chris Brown, Jadakiss, Asher Roth, Ne-Yo, Cory Gunz, Busta Rhymes, Killer Mike, Pitbull, Tyga, The Game, Cassidy, and R.Kelly among others, the original is clearly the winner at this point in the game. Still we're just getting started. While Ciara, kicked off the divajacking spree, I've already gotten at least one other remix of the song, who else do you think should take a shot at it?
My votes:
Fantasia has such a different voice I think she'll bring a quality to it that nobody else could possibly replicate.
A true DIVA. I'd love to see J-Hud put her spin on it. The woman is a boss and while it seems callous to suggest she rebound or bounce back from the tragedy she's suffered, I am anxiously waiting for her to rise from that struggle stronger than ever and continue to show the world she's a boss. And even though it's bound to make those rivalry rumors ring even louder, I know she could outdo Bey-- dare I say it -- again
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I was tempted to make Keyshia Cole my last pick, but I really think Monica could do it better, not to mention it would be a great lead into the release of that comeback album we've all been waiting so long for.
So those are my picks. What are yours? I know I don't want to hear a Rihanna remix, that's for sure.
Oh yeah, one last question. At the end of the day, with that signature marching snare all over the track, is "Diva" just a glorified "A Milli" remix?
Just asking.
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Yea, I'm sure this song is going to spawn 5billion ringtone downloads, 700 remixes, 2 dance routines, 1 video game, and a partridge in a pear tree. LOL. I still don't like it, but I guess it's for the ladies. PS: Can somebody tell me when Beyonce got hood? I must've missed that. Must've been left over from 'Soldier' I guess.
YEA IT WILL BE PLENTY OF REMIXES.. BUT NON LIKE THE SASHA FIERCE HERSELF......... THE TRUE DIVA ................ BEYONCE' IS THE SHIT AND SHE KNOW IT.................. AND EVERYBODY ELSE KNOW IT.. BECAUSE IF YOU WASN'T THE SHIT PEOPLE WOULDN'T TALK SO MUCH SHIT ABOUT YOU...... STOP THE TRACK LET ME STATE FACTS.. I TOLD YOU GIVE ME A MINUTE AND I'LL BE RIGHT BACK....... 50 MILLION AROUND THE WORLD THAT THEY SAID I COULDN'T GET..... I DONT GOT SO SICK AND FILTHY WITH BENJAMINS I CAN'T SPEND..... HOW YOU GON BE TALKING SHIT LIKE I JUST GOT UP IN IT... BEEN THE NUMBER 1 DIVA IN THIS GAME FOR A MINUTE..................
Rebel your late as hell.....I made reference to this in my past comment when the song first hit the waves... I personally want to hear the rappers hit this beat up...The chicks aint doing this beat any justice....But if i had to pick some women....
While I do agree that Monica's voice will blow er'bodys out the water. I still will like to hear Miss Cole & MJB...But you must be trippin if you don't want to hear RiRi on the beat.....I rather hear her then Fantasia's agonizing voice.
It's funny as shit though how Beyonce was bragging on the song that she don't have any other passengers on her plane,....but this bitch was spotted overseas at an international airport running to the gate cause her and her bodyguard was running late....LMAO.....Real Talk....Watch it right here......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz-545_AgyI
@ Sasha Fierce.....What are you doing back here...You know I fucking patrol this site....I already made you look real stupid and small.....And that 50 million she talkin bout....Destiny's Child helped her sell half of those..........Why do you want to keep embarassing yourself???
I Hear Hov all up and through that song! Beyonce never spit lyrics like that in her life. I think any R&B singer can remake diva as ling as Jay-z writes the lyrics to it :) I do have to clarify that I like Bey and I'm a fan...but those lyrics are clearly Jay lyrics.
YEA IT WILL BE PLENTY OF REMIXES.. BUT NON LIKE THE SASHA FIERCE HERSELF......... THE TRUE DIVA ................ BEYONCE' IS THE SHIT AND SHE KNOW IT.................. AND EVERYBODY ELSE KNOW IT.. BECAUSE IF YOU WASN'T THE SHIT PEOPLE WOULDN'T TALK SO MUCH SHIT ABOUT YOU...... STOP THE TRACK LET ME STATE FACTS.. I TOLD YOU GIVE ME A MINUTE AND I'LL BE RIGHT BACK....... 50 MILLION AROUND THE WORLD THAT THEY SAID I COULDN'T GET..... I DONT GOT SO SICK AND FILTHY WITH BENJAMINS I CAN'T SPEND..... HOW YOU GON BE TALKING SHIT LIKE I JUST GOT UP IN IT... BEEN THE NUMBER 1 DIVA IN THIS GAME FOR A MINUTE..................
I hope so cause the original by b is wack it sucks a big one. Diva ain't the meaning of a female hustler to me. One.
Let me find out that MREYECANDY & SASHA FIERCE are the same person! And if you are really a dude then you got serious problems.....Stop creatig different handle names cause you fucked up Sasha Fierce's Rep!!!!
Beyonce made $80 million last year. How much is in your bank account?...oh okay..
CLO-FRESH... SUCK A DICK......... IM SURE YOU BETTER THAN THAT INSTEAD OF HATING ON SASHA FIERCE....................... REMEMBER SASHA IS GETTING PAID REGARDLESS OF WHAT YOU SAY.................. AND SHE'S THE CREATOR LIKE I SAID ONCE BEFORE............................. HIGHEST PAID IN EVERY ASPECT............. ALL THEM CHICKS PUSSY U ALL OVER THAT LIKE CANT TOUCH BEYONCE. NOT THIS DAY AND TIME..... AND NEITHE RONE OF THERES BANK ACCOUNT CAN EVEN COME CLOSE.................... EVERYBODY WANNA BOOK THE QUEEN B FOR EVERYTHING..... HELL SHE EVEN GOT A CABLE COMMERCIAL SO YOU KNOW YOU THE SHIT................... I BEEN THE NUMBER 1 DIVA IN THE GAME FOR A MINUTE..... BEEN ROCKIN STILETTOS SINCE 15..............
I wanna hear Lil Mama, Lil Kim, Remy Ma (straight from the box) all flow to this...
If it is. it would just show how lazy artist are today ? They rather make remixes to the same beat instead of make up there own songs. Trying to build off what the other person made hot.
This chick is so wack...This chick needs to take a seat, only a handful of her songs is what I would consider music and as far as her getting paid, its not because she is a great singer it is only beause she is pretty and can dance. Other than that she is garbage and everyone who sucking her clit is just as lame as she is. F*** Sasha Fierce (Bey)
LeToya Luckett