The Live Version of the Song is ALWAYS Superior to the Original (Pt. 2)- The Covers Edition

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Back with Pt.2, the Covers edition.  There are some song covers that arguably surpass the original version.  Not to say that the song wasn't made for the original artist, but to note that the cover artists' rendition of it is incredible.  Everyone can't do it, but oh man when they do?  Special.  

Jodeci- Lately

I'm so sorry to the Genius, Stevie Wonder, but what Jodeci did in this version cannot be undone.  Jokes aside from the classic Varnell Hill Martin episode, the cadence... rifts... ad-libs...and pacing.  It's THEE one by miles.  On another note, I heard the studio cover of this where they had a video for the FIRST time in 2026.  Repulsed.  This is the only I will acknowledge.

Time Warp... 1999 : Unleash The Dragon | Sisqo

Circa 1999.

I remember seeing this video once before, only to never see it air again.  I recall the ''script', but not the Tatyana Ali cameo.  Thank God for the internet right?  Beanie Sigel is on the album version, but not featured in this video version.  Make it Hot and Da Kidd have their verses laced instead.  I got this album for Christmas that year and played it OD.  Even then, it was an undeniable classic debut and has aged even better.  Not the video though.

Tired of holdin' back

I'm about to let the drag attack

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{Watch} VICE presents Mini Doc... "The Story of the 'Thong Song'" by Sisqo

*cues up violin...This thing right here.

Did you all know that Tim & Bob originally produced, what is known to the be, the 'Thong Song' for Michael Jackson?  Just an example of the interesting facts told behind the story of this iconic record.   Check out VICE' mini doc below: 

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