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Subject: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: whistledog on 03/08/09 at 12:18 am
Being a fan of the original, I wasn't expecting to like this cover, but I do. Karl Wolf is an R&B singer, Culture ia a rap artist. Both hail from Canada, and this is their version of the 1983 hit 'Africa' by Toto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BkVbgy0jf4]Karl Wolf featuring Culture - Africa
It's currently at #2 in Canada, and I think it could become a hit in the US as well. It's apparently already a top 20 hit in Japan
http://musicremedy.com/webfiles/artists/KarlWolf/KarlWolf-05-big.jpg
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: LyricBoy on 03/08/09 at 9:29 am
Maybe for his next record he can do another continent, by remaking Europe's bombastic hit "The Final Countdown". ;)
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/08/09 at 9:30 am
There is nothing wrong the original so why cover it?
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: whistledog on 03/08/09 at 10:50 am
There is nothing wrong the original so why cover it?
Cause this is the 21st Century. Everyone does remakes cause no one can come up with anything original :D
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/08/09 at 11:20 am
Cause this is the 21st Century. Everyone does remakes cause no one can come up with anything original :D
Does this mean the art of songwriting is dying out?
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: whistledog on 03/08/09 at 11:45 am
Does this mean the art of songwriting is dying out?
Not totally. Artists like Robin Thicke, Daniel Powter, James Blunt, etc still remain popular in a world where covers and samples seem to be the majority
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/08/09 at 11:49 am
Not totally. Artists like Robin Thicke, Daniel Powter, James Blunt, etc still remain popular in a world where covers and samples seem to be the majority
True, but James Blunt?
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 03/08/09 at 3:28 pm
There is nothing wrong the original so why cover it?
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti
I seek to cure what's deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
That's some awkward phraseology, but otherwise it's a fine song. It's a song crafted well enough that other artists CAN cover it.
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: 80sfan on 03/08/09 at 8:25 pm
It's a retarded remake! :-X
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: Bobo on 03/08/09 at 9:13 pm
Maybe for his next record he can do another continent, by remaking Europe's bombastic hit "The Final Countdown". ;)
Don't forget the old-timey supergroup Asia, Bjork's "Oceania", or "America" by Razorlight!
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: JamieMcBain on 03/09/09 at 10:19 am
I like the original, better.
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: Philip Eno on 03/09/09 at 10:29 am
I like the original, better.
No need for a poll on this thread?
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: JamieMcBain on 03/09/09 at 5:40 pm
Nope.
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: LyricBoy on 03/09/09 at 6:34 pm
Don't forget the old-timey supergroup Asia, Bjork's "Oceania", or "America" by Razorlight!
As well, Men at Work's masterpiece oeuvre, "Down Under" about their native Australia! :)
Subject: Re: New version of the Toto classic 'Africa'
Written By: Mushroom on 03/11/09 at 4:20 pm
Does this mean the art of songwriting is dying out?
I agree. I guess the same reason why we are stuck with the same lame-arsed movies that are based on lame-arsed TV shows from 20 years ago.
Ugh, I am watching this video as I write, and wish I had put in a pair of earplugs first. This is absolute crap. I would rather watch Charlie's Angels: Full Throtle then listen to this again.
For those that want to know what real music is like, just ignore that and tune into the original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPT_3PEjnsE