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Believe it or not, Amy Winehouse was once a promising young musician. My, my, my, how fast things can change! While the wino pop-wreck may have capsized due to drug addiction and legal trouble, not all hope is lost for her fans; Welsh singer Duffy‘s music boasts a remarkably similar soul-filled voice and throwback mentality. On a Cool & Dre remix of Mercy, the UK chart-topping second single off her debut album, Rockferry, The Game‘s two brief verses help to bring a more mainstream appeal to the song. Additionally, fans of Ben E. King (and Sean Kingston) will also recognize the borrowed Stand By Me bassline. As long as Duffy avoids the rehab route, songs like Mercy should have no trouble winning over a now-alienated Winehouse fanbase.
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I am not diggin this beat at all; and it makes Game's flow sound a bit forced. The song has an amy winehouse type of feel; but its not quite the same. Vocals sound a little flat in a wierd way. I think its' simply OK...Maybe it will catch on with me more after I heard it a few times...Still it is a bit innovative
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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yeah this sounds pretty gangsta Game flipping up his style to suit the beat..get ya head out ur asscheeks and bump it..
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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Game brings it on here, he is on fire right now...period. And I am always willing to hear a different, unique voice...which is what Duffy has. This song is best when Game does his thing, but the rest of it is ok too.
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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Great combination, it reminds me of Jay jumping on Amy W's work last year. This girl has a great radio voice, a cute smile, and obvious great connections. Solid effort, getting tired of the sample though.
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 303 |
Love the stand by me baseline, her voice has a bit of soulfulness to her. Pretty original track, but it wasn't anything stunning like when amy winehouse first dropped her tracks. I must say it was a smart move using someone like the Game to give it the feel they were going for.
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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I don't like this type of voice, like Amy Winehouse for example...the song ain't bad but not my type at all
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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Nice effort, I strongly support the idea of the song (the mix of music genres). I like her singing abilities (loved the high pitched "yes I do" on the 2nd verse) more than her voice though. Game on the other hand is a chameleon when it comes to his flow: he can rap over any beat and is a smart dude! I’m still impressed with his heartfelt insightful lyrics from “Self construction” (KRS One’s), a monster track I recommend y’all. Back to the track, the bass line reminded me more of Janelle Monae’s song here on the booth than Stand by me’s.
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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uuhhm i hate da original and i now hate da remix to. Im only given two stars to da Game cuz he ripped dis.
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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not my type of stuff
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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i lyked dha song but i luv dha remix onlii GAMES PART he kilt his verse
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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this song is cool!
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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It's nice. Good write-up Charlie. And welcome is in order. I like anything with an old school R&B flair as long as it is done tastefully.
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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The only good thing about this song is The Game's verse...enough said
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| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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i was expecting 3.5 stars and up for this song.
getting high marks for being something different. well i like it. mostly game's part and i'm not a game fan. although this is on my mp3, i never listen all tha way thru. |
| Posted on May 12, 2008 |
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cool and dre killed it like always and the game gives the song some real legitimacy... i like it
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 85 |
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The original was much better.
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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kinda hot i like hearing a different soundin not trying to be like everybody else singin typa song!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 2281 |
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How does Game find himself on songs like this? Is it an interscope thing? Someone tell me. This White folk soul seems to be the fad these days. Its not terrible, but honestly come on, we were on this level 40 years ago, catch up yall! Nothin new!
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 868 |
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GAME RIPPED HIS PART . OVERALL THIS IS A SOLID EFFORT
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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I like it. It's different
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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PRETTY COOL
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| Posted on May 13, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 134 |
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If The Game wasn't on the track... then this Duffy could have "duffed" the track up her a$$
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| Posted on May 14, 2008 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 205 |
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WAT IS THE GAME DOIN ON DIS TRACK? SAVE URSELF BRO!
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| Posted on May 28, 2008 |
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Ewww yuck...no thank you.
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| Posted on Jun 02, 2008 |
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sick head song!
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| Posted on Sep 30, 2008 |
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Nice track, this killed the clubs last year
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| Posted on Mar 23, 2009 |
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Hey, I love this track!! Love the original, and this isn't bad at ALL! I love the production, and the Game does aight on here. And I love her lyrics. Always have. Great job, Duffy. And, ok job, Game.
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| Posted on Apr 24, 2009 |
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Love this!!!
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| Posted on Nov 16, 2010 |
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