http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCnHl0XAVk
A couple of weeks ago I was inspired to blog about the original Hot Like Fire track sung by Aaliyah and written by Missy Elliot and Timberland by listening to this cover by The XX. So I thought it fitting to give much deserved kudos to the London born Indie Rock band. Along with playing most every notable festival in the U.K., U.S., and abroad, The XX went on to win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize in September of this year.
Covers by bands of other bands is generally a treacherous endeavor that either fails, or at best pales in comparison to the original, in my opinion. However, the slow sexy deliberate delivery of the 90's R&B lyrics create an orgasmic trippy listening experience that parallels the yumminess of Aaliyah's original...but firmly juxtaposed in style owns the 3 minutes and 26 seconds of listening time before you go, "wait isn't that an...Aaliyah song?!"
Thank you Romy Madley, Croft Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith//The XX for demonstrating such artful ability to recreate whilst maintaining the truth and intention. Your work has shown great respect and appreciation to one of my favorite R&B tracks.
Rapt in Beats and Love,
Benna
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