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Theophilus London - Oops (Tweet Cover)
Artist: Theophilus London
Producer: Hudson Mohawke
Album: I Want You
Label: Warner Bros.
Way back in 2002, veteran R&B songstress Tweet scored a hit with risque, Missy Elliot-cowritten single Oops (Oh My) (a song that, though the singer denied it was about female masturbation, didn’t really seem like it could be about anything else). While the track wasn’t exactly normal-sounding to begin with (thanks to Timbo‘s hypnotic vocal samples), the always avant-garde Theophilus London has managed to cook up a cover version that substantially ups the weirdness quotient. Over Hudson Mohawke‘s alternately sparse and chaotic, synth-driven boardwork, London offers a slightly recontextualized take on the original lyrics, delivering his narrative in a sultry sung-rapped vocal style. Has the NYC rapper succeeded once again in straddling that fine line between sexy and just-plain-strange? I’ll let Booth readers be the jury. If you’re digging it, you’ll undoubtedly find more to your liking on Theo’s I Want You street album, due out on the 28th.
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Man this is weird. Really really weird. But in a weird way (pun intended), I love it. No sense in comparing it to the original that Tweet created damn near a decade ago... its so different its practically a new song (minus the shared hook lyrics).
Love him or hate him - which people do - you cannot deny the creativity always on display in his work. 
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| Posted on Apr 15, 2010 |
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This is insane. The world might not be ready for this. Lord knows I'm not.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This is insane. The world might not be ready for this. Lord knows I'm not.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I like this, almost more than tweets. It's less annoying and this beat is sick! London sounded perfect on here, this track is crazy!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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you have too really listen too this twice before you rate, idk its just one of those tracks.
i just feel confused, idk whether to hate the beat or love it its just....what it is, its heavily synthed and the clap is catchy but wierd. i like the change up in his flow and the synopsis echo speech at the end ok so ive made up my mind and i guess im in the lovin this section although this leaves me a bit confused i loved the change up and his play on words so i went and listened too the original while playing this at the same time and it was word for word untill the ohhh at the begininning of this and the original but it follows through the rest of the song almost word for word (i guess thats what a cover means) this is definitly by far i think way better then the original the beat is newer more fresh and the lyrics just sound crisper and more souldful then again it is 2010 now so id expect better. haha i was watching that video and DAMN tweet is FINE! its taken me 3.5 listens but i think as confused as i still feel about this song im going too give it 3(should be 3.5) its growing on me fast and would probably get heavy rotation on my mp3 |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Strange..I am definitely not feeling this but there are going to be those that do. Doesn't really sound like the original song by tweet. Masturbation kinda not what u wanna hear about in a song.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I guess I'm not the only one who found this kinda strange? Masturbation, really? Light Rotation.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Some really spacey production on this track. I love it! This is one of those tracks that when people hear you listening to it they wonder what is wrong with you.
Not sure what the intended audience is suppose to be for this song, can't really see this be a bedroom song. I mean if I turned this on when I had a girl over she would think I had some issues. Not sure if its suppose to be or not but this is a funny song. London's lyrics are nothing memorable but the production here steals the show. Its just one of those beats that will stick with you and you won't forget. Definitely some interesting stuff on this track. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I'm definitely gonna be playing this in the bedroom, and it's gonna set a hot vibe that I know girls are gonna feel.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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This was really odd. It all depends on what your taste is for this song, if you like great just isn't for me.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Kind of reminds me of Cudi trying to make a track after swearing off weed for the rest of his life. Not gonna lie, the production makes me feel kind of awkward.
Not something I plan on listening to on a daily basis that's for sure. Im having a hard time determining what this song is really about. A girl obviously, but the overall mood of this track combined with that beat just has me fading away. 2.5 (I do like his picture though) |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Fire Here
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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The beat gets a nod. The rest... not so much
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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@RyanSx, the first thing that went through my head was that this sounded like Cudi, although I think he'd have to be more high than usual him to create something like this. I think that covers the beat.
The lyrics are a little...awkward, and that girl moaning in the background certainly doesn't help anything. It's in the rotation, and I'll be honest, I want to see what other creative shiznit this guy pulls...I'm keeping an eye on him. Give it a go. You know you love those butter pecan thighs. |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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hahahaha this dude is a wierd funny dude for even thinking about doin a cover to this track.
I dont know what you say about thing. Its just so Off in a good way and other. I mean this track reminds of Tweet's sexy ass self and then now im listen to a guy saying practically the same words. i wont compare it to Tweets's joint cause that would be missing the point. i prolly wud never have realised it was tweet's cover but it does have a different sound which goes well with mr londons grown man stylish voice. i ts 4 for me just cause he was able to make cool aid out of lemonade and it still feels fresh |
| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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The production is AWESOME!! And even though the hook is practically the same, Theo still found a way to make it his own!! Theo is a little out there but this joint is RIDICULOUS!!
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Everyone already said it: Really weird
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Its def a different take on the song. Kudos for taking a chance. I do however like the beat alot.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Ain't feeling it.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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I've never heard so many different things going on at once in the background...Idk whether I like it or not because it is very unique but at points in the song it seems like there is too much going on at once. One of those crazy sounds should have been stuck with throughout but I guess his intentions are to be different then everyone else which he most certainly accomplishes. Not a fan of his work on the mic at all on this one even if I never heard the original. The production stands out the most and even being weird it's to cool not to like.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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NEW and Interesting. Its like a direct mix between techno and rap-- Normally this is the best music and I love rap with a techno influence (ex David Guetta) this on the other had just did not work
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Hmmm ummm I guess flattery is best served by a remix, im don't understand y he didn't just use Tweet's trak on full if he was going to just pump out a verse..ya i got nothin for this but .....that's it
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Beat is unusual. His rapping wasn't that nice either. Not feeling it.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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its kickback and chill music
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Theo is the only one who can pull this off. And he did it in his own way, without disrespecting the classic.
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| Posted on Apr 16, 2010 |
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Can't hate on this, he slowed it down twisted it and anything you can do to a track... I kinda like it, is that wrong?
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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this is really weird, I'll have to get used to it
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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The spacey production is great. Reminds me of a Cudi beat. The song itself isn't spectacular but il give it rotation for its creativity.
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 17, 2010 |
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I just really love this beat. It's weird. But I think it's the kind of weird to get used to.
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| Posted on Apr 18, 2010 |
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FINALLY!!! ORIGINAL!!! WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE ERYKAH BADU LYRICS....GREAT SONG TO GET HIGH TO!!
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| Posted on Apr 19, 2010 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 54 |
tours
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| Posted on Apr 26, 2010 |
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Professional  Total Ratings: 37 |
hilarious. looking forward to more from this artist. innovative.
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