REWIIIIIIIIIIIND: The REMIX is Dead. Who KILLED It?

Note: Rewind is the section where everything OLD will be revisited. From posts, to music, to clothes, anything that has been said or done before will be tagged with REWIND.

Here is one of my old blog posts from MySpace discussing the nearly extinct remix. I thought it could use some fresh eyes, so enjoy!

Well Diddy claims he invented it, but who killed it?

Let me start off by saying that yes the remix is dead. Nowadays you can hear the remix before you even here the original song. Or they premiere the original song and the remix right after it. An artist releases a new single and a week later here comes the remix. WTF mayne?

I wouldn't have a problem with a remix if the song was actually a remix! That's a why its called a remix right? You're supposed to like re-mix the song right? Please. Most times when you hear a remix its the same damn song with new people on it.

"Ay man I like the new joint you got out right now."

"Word."

"Yeah man you should've let me get a verse on it."

"Aight I'll let you, and him, and them jump on it and we'll call that shit the remix."

That's all a remix is today. The same damn song with about 8 muhfukkas on it (Ex. Party Like A Rock Star, I'm So Hood). Sometimes you'll have two remixes floatin around at the same time and you gotta ask people which remix they are referring to (Ex. Wipe Me Down, Get It Shawty). I guess they left some people off on the first remix, so they had to do it again.Word.

I hate the remix. Really the only purpose a remix serves is to keep an artist's flame burning a little longer. Now I have no problem with that, but it seems to be the only way most artists can get a little shine now. You know like instead of making another hot ass song, I'll just keep this same song out even longer.

Die creativity, die.

I can remember when the remix used to be a totally different song, or maybe it was an R&B song with a rap verse on it. Maybe the original song didn't do what it was supposed to, so VOILA! The remix! I remember when the remix used to get the party jumpin, now I see people sit down when the remixes come on.

So back to my original question. Who killed the remix?

Here are my culprits:

T.I.

UGK

Jeezy

Yung Joc

Kelz

T-Pain

Weezy F. Baby (My main culprit)

They really should call the remix the "Wee"mix cuz that MF was on damn near every remix that came out this year. I guess the remix can benefit an artist. Don't release an album. Just jump on everybody else's hot track of the moment, spit some gibberish, and then you too can be proclaimed the greatest rapper alive.

Yes folks, its that easy.

My New Year's Revolution: Stop Listening to Remixes.

I will not support a remix in any way this upcoming year. When a remix comes on the radio, I will turn the station. When the video comes on, I will turn the station. A car rides by playing a remix, I will throw a rock at the driver.

Will you join me in my quest? Together, we can make difference. Together, we will breathe life back into the remix.

Update: Now instead of remixes, they call them Part. 2, 2.5, 3, 4, etc. I digress.

First Things First

Allow me to introduce myself. I would've said re-introduce, but the majority of people who will be reading this, have never been introduced to me. I'm Laa Laa, daughter, sister, cousin, auntie, friend, ex-girlfriend, citizen of Zamunda, whatever. Really, I'm only going to give out my stats for the nosey folk. Why? Because I'm one of them.

Age: 28
Status: Single, never married (anyone available?)
Children: Someday, maybe, well...
Pets: Pom pom named Bella
Hometown: DYT
Current Location: ATL Jawja
Parents: Annie Williams (Arthur), Isaac Corney (Janet)
Siblings: I am not about to name all of them, but I have them
Body Type: Luscious (ha ha!)
Favorite Food: Lemon Pepper Wings/Pineapple Pizza

I'm thinking this would be enough to satisfy me if I was on the other side of this blog. If not, surely I would be nosey enough to ask. I ain't skurred!

The next thing I'm sure everyone wants to know is why I am blogging. It's simply to put myself out there. I have no other reason to blog.

Start a blog! Write about your hobbies! Blog about what you know, it's easy! No the hell it isn't, especially if you don't know anything. The only thing I know is eating, facebook, and watching TV. No one cares to read about this from anyone unless it is Diddy, Estelle, Kanye, etc. I want to challenge myself to do something different and keep my brain active. Sudoku, is not my thing, so blogging will have to do.

What will I be blogging about? Any and everything. Nothing is safe. Not even the late night BET reverends. Yeah I see you Rev. Kearney.

If this blog serves no other purpose than to make you feel good after you've had a shitty day, then I've done my job. You want to feel better about yourself? Read my blog and then pat yourself on the back for being cooler.

Honestly, I would just like to dialogue with real people, especially my fellow plus-sized gals. But I must warn you, I'm very random. Topics WILL vary. Do not expect any theme besides me, my life, my thoughts, my views, and my world.

I hope that is enough for my first post. I promise I will get better with time. Bear with me as I bare my soul to the online community. Holla at cha girl!