Last week I heard (live nonetheless) one of the first covers using a sample from M.I.A.’s brilliant Kala; that being from local Minneapolis MC’s Muja Messiah and M.anifest who take on “Paper Planes” with their own vibrant flow of street-theory. The track isn’t necessarily a cover in the typical sense, but rather follows more of a mix-tape pattern whereas the the MCs take the original beat and theme while creating their own story. On the other side of the coin in this situation is the comparatively low-fi cover of “Jimmy” adapted by Of Montreal. The track follows the typically effeminate sounding set details that the band historically puts into their music, adding a strange sense of mysticism to the already peculiar original. (via YANP)
Muja Messiah feat. M.anifest “Paper Planes” (mp3)
Of Montreal “Jimmy” (mp3)
wowzer…Muja Messiah & Manifest rock’d M.I.A.’s banger, it was interesting to see the crowd reaction.
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jonjon
January 25th, 2008
nice of montreal cover. thanks for posting!
phathead
January 25th, 2008
jonjon - Yes they did - I thought it got the biggest pop of the night!
Chris DeLine
January 25th, 2008
Fuck. Yeah.
Adam P. Newton
January 28th, 2008
don’t forget the Clash as the base sample of the Paper Planes song in the first place as well, nice to hear this getting stretched out!
harold hollingsworth
February 6th, 2008
Haven’t forgotten about that bad boy…there’s a new Holy Fuck remix available over here if interested:
http://www.nialler9.com/blog/2008/02/06/holy-fuck-remix-mias-paper-planes/
Chris DeLine
February 6th, 2008
word Up Toronto in the house.
jonjon
February 13th, 2008
[...] alike with his critical take on Bush’s administration (”Patriot Act”) and his M.I.A. “Paper Planes” mash. As of late Muja was listed on Vibe’s list of The 51 Best MySpace Rappers, hopefully giving [...]
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February 23rd, 2008
And check the new video for this song, yall…
http://blip.tv/file/770960
ayme
March 26th, 2008