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Amerie - Why R U? (Remix)


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On her relationship-themed senior album (and Def Jam debut), In Love & War, Amerie will be borrowing from a wide array of musical styles—reader-acclaimed lead single Why R U?, for example, took inspiration from the smooth, classic sound of Ultramagnetic MCs classic Ego Trippin’.  Old-school hip-hop fans are sure to be equally impressed by the record’s official remix, on which Amerie’s manager, Len Nicholson, samples extensively from Whodini’s One Love.  As if that weren’t enough, this revamp features one impressive guest lineup. Def Jam labelmate Nas kicks things off with his reflections on love, and, after Jadakiss and Bad Boy rapper-turned-Feenix Rising signee Kain Cioffie deliver their solid middle bars, the show is unexpectedly stolen by Rick Ross, who reminds us all of his prodigious female appeal in his closing verse.  This remix will definitely succeed in raising fan anticipation for the September 8th release of Amerie’s fourth full-length.  In the meantime, keep it locked to our frontpage—in late August, Amerie will step into the Booth for an exclusive interview with DJ Z!

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DJ Z
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The original was a BANGER and this is also. The production switch-up took me back to the late 90's and the guest features all shined without removing the spotlight from Amerie's sexy voice.
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Posted on Jul 22, 2009

HoamBoy
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This song kind rewinds me of what they did with The Dream, by putting all rappers signed to Def Jam on the re-mix. I'm really not feeling this remix thouth because the beat sounds cheap or 90-ish. Though Nas and Jadakiss (2 of my favorite rappers) are on this, it still doesn't help maybe Ludacris could helped. I still love u Amerie!

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

GStan10
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I thought this was pretty sick. Here is my breakdown of the track.

Nas - He had a decent appearance, but I don't really think he fit the beat real well. Still a solid guest performance.

Amerie - She has really come onto my radar recently.

Jada - He flowed real well on this beat. He's so consistent.

Kain Cioffe - Never heard of him, but I thought he was pretty tight. Kept a good flow and had some clever lines.

Rick Ross - Nice surprise, he fit well on here.

Overall - Banger!

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

FredRico
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:s hummm... they took away my favorite part of the original, the chorus! And that's where Amerie shined the most! The melody in the verses is really nothing catchy at all.

As a rap song though, this is good stuff, all features were solid!

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

EggManStyle
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Love beat reminds of something i could of heard on Paid In Full, i want to do the woop haha. Been missing Amerie is always amazing, I liked Jada and Nas. Ross was ehhhh but overall good track

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

cb126405
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The original of this record is simply CRACK and is a lot different than this one. I like this remix though, damn good lineup of guests here. Nas kill't it! Glad to hear 90's influence coming back in R&B, and just as importantly glad to see Amerie back!

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

// NC //
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Hard to love this remix, when the hook and production are both gone...but verses from Nas, Jada, and Ross always help.

Posted on Jul 22, 2009

joshL
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this is a quality remix. this type of beat was mad efor Nas. i kinda wish the whole song was Nas w/Amerie on the chorus. But, its not and it still came out good. Nas,Jada, and Amerie were all sick.

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

Mr.Top Hat
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I wasn't really feelin the Original but this Remix is blazin! .... Hot throwback beat and all features does big on here... BANGER!!!

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

CAUTIONT2
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GARBAGE

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

Young Swish
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im not really feeling the beat, i thought nas would have gone harder

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

PattyPatty85
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This song is kinda 90's but it has an awful melody, above all in the hook...it's really mediocre! Amerie has a great voice and she sings very good, but it's not enough

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

UndoneIDoIt
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dam... with this artist lineup i would expect a lot more... nas sounded boring... jada was average,but i though kain cioffie was aite and ross was above average, but that biggie line was not needed

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

BDF44
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LMAO at those who are not up on this beat. Forgive my own ignorance as well... Nas killed this. (Welcome to the world Knight Jones) Amerie is one of those ladies who's voice is not all that strong, but just good enough, with the right production to make you love her. ONE LOVE WHODINI PEOPLE.

Posted on Jul 23, 2009

DaMAK
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i have to agree with Z, the production on this track is a good nod to production of the 90's. this version gets love from me

Posted on Jul 24, 2009

Kee Wee
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The remix is better than the original to me but i know nas is really is saying himself why again.

Posted on Jul 24, 2009

realmusik
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Love the original.. this one's cool too. too many ppl on 1 track tho

Posted on Jul 25, 2009

nairda
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CRAZYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyy

Posted on Jul 26, 2009

jilly
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THIS IS CRACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!

Posted on Jul 26, 2009

Jayden King
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This is top 5 material on the Billboard 100!

Posted on Jul 26, 2009

sugar and spice
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i just totally love this song by amerie!!!! great job.

Posted on Aug 04, 2009

sophie bladd
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I just love this song by amerie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ret gob n good luck

Posted on Aug 05, 2009

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