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Rihanna - California King Bed (Goon Rock Remix)
Artist: Rihanna
Producer: Goon Rock
Album: Unreleased
Label: Def Jam/IDJMG
Released in May as single numero quatre off the Bajan songstress’ Loud LP, California King Bed was Rihanna‘s shot at a power ballad—screaming guitar solo and all. So, why flip the record into a more traditional synth-pop anthem? As far as Goon Rock is concerned, the real question is…why the hell not? On this new,unofficial remix, the LMFAO affiliate reworks the hit record in true Party Rock style, trading The Runners’ guitar-heavy instrumental backdrop for a more dancefloor-suitable mix of bass-booming percussion, glossy synth chords and plenty of chanted ‘Oh‘s (I guess the guys who go “Ay!” were busy that day). The result packs nearly as much of an emotional punch as the original, not to mention considerably enhanced club appeal. But enough outta me—do you approve of Goon Rock’s club-ready reworking of RiRi’s cut? This remix isn’t slated for inclusion on any forthcoming project, but those who (for some inexplicable reason) have yet to pick up a copy of Loud can find it now at all record stores and online retailers.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on June 27, 2011
Listen to More: Rihanna , R&B/Pop, Hitmaker Written by richard
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 128 |
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Good Production from GoonRock but the Vocals doesn't really fit..Prefer the original, which has much more emotions and i think this is a emotional record.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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This is better than the original, in my professional opinion. DJs will indeed rotate this one.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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eh...
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1338 |
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Nice remix, definitely good for rhythmic lovers.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1142 |
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You can't really feel emotions on this sort of production, but it's a breath of fresh air indeed.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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Tastemaker Total Ratings: 477 |
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Dope remix. To me, it's less than boring than the original.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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I agree with Z
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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this song has been my favourite Rihanna record in a long time and its meant to be a ballad, not a Cluib track. Sorry but I do not like this remix at all
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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I like how the beat comes out banging. But what's up with the synths in the beat? The production is pretty good but I don't know.
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 125 |
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Umm I've heard enough of the song the first time around. I don't need another one
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| Posted on Jun 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2011 |
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they should have added some rap
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| Posted on Jun 25, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jun 27, 2011 |
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Ehhh, its ok for a Rihanna track I guess...2.5
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 23 |
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the song a the beat do not mix. truly not epecting that from rihanna
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| Posted on Jun 29, 2011 |
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| Posted on Jul 04, 2011 |
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Awesome! Pretty Kl! Hey?
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| Posted on Jul 15, 2011 |
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gd
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| Posted on Jul 22, 2011 |
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i think this song has a lot of love in it
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2011 |
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