Listen to Alicia Keys vocal in the chorus versus Rihanna in 'Run This Town', there is no comparison - a classicly trained articulate professional versus someone who butchers the English language in every interview I've ever heard from her. Don't get me wrong, Alicia Keys lacks the "street cred" to bring that needed dynamic to 'Run This Town', something Rhianna is better suited for; but hearing someone is among the best at what she does bring it like Alicia does in 'Empire State of Mind' is incredible to hear! This track alone makes the album worth purchasing (plus the subject matter is spot on too - New York is where it's at!).
i have always said that rihanna is a talentless hack. Its embarassing that he has her on a song. But maybe he just wanted to promote her, he is her boss.
i have always said that rihanna is a talentless hack. Its embarassing that he has her on a song. But maybe he just wanted to promote her, he is her boss.
Listen to Alicia Keys vocal in the chorus versus Rihanna in 'Run This Town', there is no comparison - a classicly trained articulate professional versus someone who butchers the English language in every interview I've ever heard from her. Don't get me wrong, Alicia Keys lacks the "street cred" to bring that needed dynamic to 'Run This Town', something Rhianna is better suited for; but hearing someone is among the best at what she does bring it like Alicia does in 'Empire State of Mind' is incredible to hear! This track alone makes the album worth purchasing (plus the subject matter is spot on too - New York is where it's at!).
i have always said that rihanna is a talentless hack. Its embarassing that he has her on a song. But maybe he just wanted to promote her, he is her boss.
i have always said that rihanna is a talentless hack. Its embarassing that he has her on a song. But maybe he just wanted to promote her, he is her boss.
Whatever. Alicia keys sings like an overtrained frog.
Whatever. Alicia keys sings like an overtrained frog.