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Amerie - Why R U? (Remix)

Amerie
Artist:Amerie
Title:Why R U? (Remix)
Featuring:Rick Ross , Jadakiss , Nas
Producer: Len Nicholson
Album:In Love & War
Label:Feenix Rising/Def Jam/IDJMG
Twitter:@itsmeAmerie
Website:Amerie's Website

Average Rating:   32101   3.5
Total Ratings:       21

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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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8062
Rating:  43211
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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HoamBoy
Total Ratings: 544
Rating:  21321
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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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
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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FredRico
Total Ratings: 1308
Rating:  32121
: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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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  32121
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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cb126405
Total Ratings: 1621
Rating:  43211
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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// NC //
Total Ratings: 76
Rating:  32121
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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Total Ratings: 1471
Rating:  43211
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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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  43211
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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CAUTIONT2
Total Ratings: 44
Rating:  14321
GARBAGE


Posted on Jul 23, 2009    

Young Swish
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Young Swish
Total Ratings: 985
Rating:  32121
im not really feeling the beat, i thought nas would have gone harder


Posted on Jul 23, 2009    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  21321
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    

JayCL
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JayCL
Total Ratings: 735
Rating:  32121
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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BDF44
Total Ratings: 2283
Rating:  32121
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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Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  43211
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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Total Ratings: 73
Rating:  43211
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
DJ Booth Member

 
Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  32121
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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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  54321
CRAZYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyy


Posted on Jul 26, 2009    

jilly
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Total Ratings: 3
Rating:  54321
THIS IS CRACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!


Posted on Jul 26, 2009    

Jayden King
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Total Ratings: 1
This is top 5 material on the Billboard 100!


Posted on Jul 26, 2009    

sugar and spice
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Total Ratings: 63
Rating:  54321
i just totally love this song by amerie!!!! great job.


Posted on Aug 04, 2009    

sophie bladd
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
I just love this song by amerie !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ret gob n good luck


Posted on Aug 05, 2009    

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