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Drake - Fancy (Remix)
Artist: Drake
Featuring: Mary J. Blige , Swizz Beatz
Producer: Swizz Beatz, co-prod. Noah "40" Shebib
Album: Thank Me Later
Label: YMCMB/Universal Motown
“Oh, you fancy huh?” Drizzy and Swizzy (see what I did there?) team up with Mary J. Blige to reiterate their affinity for stylish women on this remix of Fancy, first heard on Drake’s debut Thank Me Later. If you watched the MTV’s Video Music Awards a couple weeks ago, then you may remember this remix being performed live. If you missed the performance because the VMAs were as entertaining as watching beige paint dry, then this is a special treat. On the production Swizz Beatz sprinkles a soul sample on top of Noah “40” Shebib’s original looping beat, while Drake waxes poetic about fashionable, educated women with their own means. He’s not going to ask how you afford a purple Bentley, he’s just glad that you don’t expect him to pay for dinner. But the real headline is…Mary J. Blige on the hook! I won’t say she steals the spotlight, but she delivers a bridge with enough va-voom to make you wish she’d just take over the rest of the song. Maybe we could get a remix to the remix?
This song first appeared on the
Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart
on October 4, 2010
Listen to More: Drake , Mary J. Blige , Swizz Beatz , Club Written by Stephanie Vaughn
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Drake's live performance of this song at the VMA's was one of the most boring, stand-still moments of an otherwise overly dull show. However, crappy performances aside, the song is actually pretty enjoyable. I agree with our new writer Stephanie (shouts, Steph) that Mary steals the show here. Drake might want to be careful next time he asks a legend in the game to guest on his record.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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I have to disagree Z. I feel that Drake's performance at the VMAs was one of the best. I didn't think so at first, but after watching it again, it was definitely a monumental performance. Mary is such a legend and seeing her perform just got me excited for her music again; so much so that I dedicated about a week to listening to her full discography. The VMAs were overall boring and I think this performance was one of the few exciting moments of the night aside from Kanye's performance; which wasn't uber-impressive either.
I'd almost say that I like this version better than the album one... |
| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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Just as good as the original, but wayy too long, they shouldh've shortened it.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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Mary does a good job here, and seeing and she is the main difference from the original too, she stands out here. Not great, but good nonetheless. I really liked the original version of this (production and verses), and I wouldn't call this an improvement, but it's still a good remix.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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This is definitely a great track, did not get to see the VMA's though,so gottta check that later.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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average track still. swizzy gets annoying...
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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Was my least favorite of the album, and a short addition from Mary J. Blige didn't really make it that much better, but only one verse of rap before the beat slows down to where I can actually stand the song adds one star, and another for Mary. I would have rated the album version as "Garbage".
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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So basically the same song. Just Mary, instead of on the background vocals, replacing T.I., who 's verse upgraded the orgininal song. They could of a least tried to make this a little special, even though remixes like these are common nowadays, anything to make it standout more from the orginial.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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Give this whole track to Mary J, these two can't hold up a candle next to her.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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I like the original better
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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Waste of time for everyone involved. Completely unimpressed
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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shit bangs ..tho i liked the live version when mary was all over it better than just her on sperate parts in this.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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The production iz soulful-hypnosis (or the same) The hook iz a sure anthem (or the same) And Mary J.'z partz are alright... 3 - ***'z
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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I'm thinking of starting my own non profit: HHLASBV (Hip Hop Listeners Against Swizz Beatz Vocals.)
Ok, so the acronym needs some work, but have you ever heard Swizz and thought, yeah, that's exactly what this track needed? Point is, cut off Swizzy's mic, extend Mary's part, and you might just improve on the original. But as is? Good, but nothing great.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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I have to say I disagree with Z I like the performance at the VMA's. Like most Im glad to see Mary J. Blige back. I think I liked her verse better than T.I. But this one was just went from average to a little bit above. 3.5 stars
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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i loved the original, and i love this version. Mary was on the original background as well, they just let her replace T.I. This was Mary's song originally (look it up). But yeah, still love it, though it is no better/worse than the original
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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I wasn’t a big fan of the original, I think it was one of the poorer songs on the album. Marry does improve this song but the original concept is still weak.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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I want to get my Nail Done, Hair Done, Everything Did. Oh, that's what I have a wifey for to tell me what she spent our Unemployment check on, heeheee!
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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I hated this song due to the chorus, but I love it now. Mary's verse is nice, but it's not really any different from the original to keep it in rotation.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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i love the original and i love the remix as well its hot and i noticed nobody mentioned how good the intro was that was a perfect intro like i'll listen to the song for the intro alone
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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Can I just say that the original version is absolute garbage? This is better but it still has that terrible hook that makes me want to bang my head against a wall. Because of that I can't give it more than 1 star, but the original is -3 stars so thats a big improvement.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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This is one of the few tracks I can somewhat stand Swizz's voice on. But even this one is pushing it a little. The original was a classic to me, and this one is not better or worse. I really like what they did to introduce the track, and of course MJB was fantastic.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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Man...I hated this song with a passion when i heard it on Drakes album. I skipped it instantly. The verses were solid and T.I.'s voice was refreshing to me...but swizz beatz hook was SO ANNOYING. Now that its been playing everywhere, its grown on me. The hook is still the low point for me. The same with this remix. Mary was...eh...alrite. Her addition to the hook is just as annoying to me as the original. They should've kept T.I. Solid song, but there's room for improvement (on the original and the remix).
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| Posted on Sep 30, 2010 |
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The original is an example of what I like Swizz doing. His ad-libs are wack, and his verses are pitiful, but with a catchy spoken hook, his unique voice makes the song immediate hit potential.
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| Posted on Sep 30, 2010 |
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drake doin et biq no questions asked keep et up fa younq money && lil weezy f baby
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| Posted on Sep 30, 2010 |
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This my shit. I love tis song. Drake went hard on this track. And i stay fancy. Damn i love this song.
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| Posted on Sep 30, 2010 |
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the only part that was better then the original was the intro other than that it a pass for me as a remix
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| Posted on Oct 02, 2010 |
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I do wish that Swizz would've stayed off the record, however he does provide a catchy (simple) chorus that people are reciting. I like this version a lot more than the original.
T.I. slaughters some songs here and there because he really isn't keeping up with the rest of the song (see Justin Timberlake's My Love for reference). |
| Posted on Oct 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 04, 2010 |
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s all gud pimpin!...
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| Posted on Oct 05, 2010 |
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i agree, the performance was a snore. Not sure about the hook either though.
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| Posted on Oct 05, 2010 |
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That intro as amazing but other than that this is a pass
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| Posted on Oct 05, 2010 |
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Love this song cuz i kno im fancy always got my nails did my hair did and everything else.
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| Posted on Oct 06, 2010 |
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the few yards-worth of seconds and I was dead to the ground
Until the remix beats kicked in I was like what the hell. Ok, overall compared to the standard of remixes and Drizzy records I think this below average. Blige, all hail the legend, defo points this classis jam (to me) in the right direction |
| Posted on Oct 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 07, 2010 |
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2010 |
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Same as the original except longer. Uncool.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2010 |
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Sound like Juvenile should own this track...matter of fact I would like it better if he did!
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2010 |
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Man sometime I can be fancy and still keep it ghetto @*#$!!
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2010 |
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Fancy is imo the worst song on the album. No idea why this was a single...I guess MJB made it better but where is T.I. gone! He was the best bit of the original!
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| Posted on Oct 19, 2010 |
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I love this song mainly because Imma fancy chick. And i stay with my nails done and hair done and everything big. LmaoLmaoLmao!!!!!!!!!!!!! But real tlk this song go hard and all I gotta say is keep doin yo thang and Imma keep doin mine Lmaolmaolmaolmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 26, 2010 |
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| Posted on Nov 19, 2010 |
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IM FANCY FO4 SHURE!!!Klassik
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| Posted on Dec 10, 2010 |
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DRAKEEEEEEEEEE
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2011 |
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cool
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| Posted on Jul 02, 2011 |
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