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Colin Munroe - I Would Die 4 U (Prince Cover)
Artist: Colin Munroe
Producer: Colin Munroe
Album: None (Promo Single)
Label: EMI Music
You may not have realized it considering Colin Munroe’s been a nearly constant presence in the Booth in recent weeks (see Walkin on Air, Diana, Faster, etc.), but the young electro-crooner’s actually be on an extended solo feature hiatus, a hiatus he’s breaking today with the release of I Would Die 4 U, a cover of Prince’s 1984 classic. Like much of his work, Colin produced Die 4 U himself, overhauling Prince’s original, high-energy feel with a trademark synth-soaked beat gives the song a slightly darker vibe. And while vocally Colin can’t hold a candle next to the almighty Prince, his voice isn’t nearly as expressive and charismatic, in the sonic context of the record it works perfectly. It’s an impressive cover, but I’d be even more impressed if Munroe played it live while wearing purple spandex and ruffles. On second thought, scratch that. I Would Die 4 U isn’t part of a larger project, just a reminder that Munroe’s still alive, kicking and will be releasing more new music soon, or so he promises. You’ll just have to keep it locked for more.
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11633 |
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Colin's vocals have contributed to 16 DJBooth.net features, both his own and as a guest singer, and I honestly don't think a single one has received anything but great feedback from our members. I don't expect that to change here. Though its hard to best an iconic artist like Prince, you can certainly have fun trying.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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I am a huge Prince fan, and obviously this does not even touch Prince's original song. However, it's not a bad cover. Vocally colin does well and sounds good over the production. I am not a big fan of colin Munroe's new production myself, probably because i can hear the original in my head while i listen to it; but it's a nice revamp.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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I really like Colin Munroe. But that's the thing i like HIM. He doesn't need to re-do past artist's songs, his own stuff is why he's gotten that popularity that Z was talkin about. Decent song tho.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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i like artist like this that appeals to a younger crowd...it makes them go check out the original and compare...now sum might not agree that the original is better BUT we all know they just young and dumb lol i like the hook a lot...ima give it a 3.5
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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Unless your drunk in a karaoke bar, it's hard to @*#$! up a great original from a legendary artist. As far as covers go, the track serves it's purpose as a reintro.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 6 |
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Wow I love this refreshed version! I hope it finds its way to the radio
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 6 |
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Wow I love this refreshed version! I hope it finds its way to the radio
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2010 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2065 |
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What is the point of artists doing covers of classic material like this?
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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