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Post by laguy03 on May 15, 2004 0:14:55 GMT -5
Well, for those of you who haven't heard this album, this song used to be called "Let's Get Retarded" but they changed it up (for obvious reasons). I guess this is their new single. They played it on KIIS earlier and said it was brand new.
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Post by organizednoize on May 15, 2004 5:16:21 GMT -5
My favorite song from the album!
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Post by No Brake$ on May 15, 2004 9:38:21 GMT -5
They used to play "Let's Get Retarded" at a lot of bars around here when people got sick of it. I don't know if this will go for releases, Let Get It Started is on the commericals for NBA Play-Offs I think. I think it sounds "retarded" when I hear Let's Get It Started, it sounds so cheesy as a cover up.
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Post by AllOverThePlace on May 15, 2004 9:44:05 GMT -5
Yes, they are releasing the song and a video. And what would you have them do with the song? They wanted to release it, but couldn't in its original format. There are lots of "clean radio edits", they surely aren't the first to do this, lol.
Anyway, there's a new article at MTV.com. They're repackaging Elephunk and including "Let's Get It Started" as a bonus track.
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Post by Slinky on May 15, 2004 10:56:47 GMT -5
I think this is one of the catchiest songs off of Elephunk. It could very well outperform "Hey Mama" chart-wise. Even though, "Let's Get It Started" does sound ridiculous to me, I'd rather hear a "clean edit" than not hear the song at all.
Since "retarded" isn't exactly a banned word, I hope a few stations will go out of their way and just play the album track.
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Post by KikiMets on May 15, 2004 11:07:41 GMT -5
Since "retarded" isn't exactly a banned word, I hope a few stations will go out of their way and just play the album track. Z100 doesn't bleep out the word "retarded" in D12's "My Band," even though they bleep out the words "bra" and "panties" ???
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Post by singingsparrow on May 15, 2004 13:02:22 GMT -5
I would prefer the release in its original lyrical format, but with Michael Powell/Clear Channel hovering about, what are you gonna do! ;)
Either way, this single is infectious, probably the most infectious of the four singles from "Elephunk". "Where Is The Love?" was beautiful for its lyrical with, "Shut Up" was radio-friendly enough despite domestic radio disagreeing, and "Hey Mama" has a nice worldly bounce to it.
With "Hey Mama" on the verge of edging the Top 10, this should easily come up to par with that.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2004 13:03:29 GMT -5
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Post by HER MINAJesty on May 15, 2004 19:49:26 GMT -5
I remember 'Let's Get Retarded' and Im used to it, so I'm not sure how this 'Let's Get it Started' is gonna work, although its not a complete departure and it sounds similar to the original wording
I believe the re-packaged album that includes this 're-work' is coming out in stores this coming Tuesday
It "should" do well, but Shut Up was also catchy and coming off a smash hit, so I wouldn't say there are any guarantees, especially with a 4th single that has cheezy already affiliated with it (NBA Playoffs promo)
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Post by PR on May 15, 2004 22:33:59 GMT -5
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Post by af18c on May 16, 2004 8:43:32 GMT -5
Is this an official single?
I heard this live when they opened for Justin/Christina last summer. I love the song...
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Post by reception on May 16, 2004 15:42:45 GMT -5
I don't like it.
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Post by Matt4319 on May 16, 2004 15:56:46 GMT -5
I've heard this on the NBA playoff commercials but never knew what it was until this topic. I don't mind the changing of "retarded" to "started" that much, probably because that's what I'm used to (I haven't heard the original version until just now) and it flows better anyway.
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Post by Edf85 on May 16, 2004 15:58:01 GMT -5
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Post by laguy03 on May 20, 2004 21:28:13 GMT -5
it sounds pretty good on the radio
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2004 12:53:10 GMT -5
This goes for adds June 8.
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on May 26, 2004 12:59:59 GMT -5
I dont like it. Its not even good.
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Post by blahhhh on May 26, 2004 15:00:02 GMT -5
This goes for adds June 8. Where did you find that date?? I cant wait!!
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Post by AllOverThePlace on May 26, 2004 16:29:00 GMT -5
I heard the song on the live KIIS FM stream the other day! Sounds great, although I prefer the original version of the song! I hope this does as well as "Hey Mama"
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Post by blahhhh on May 26, 2004 20:44:30 GMT -5
This goes for adds June 8. FMQB has the adds date as June 15.
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Post by irice22 on May 27, 2004 18:07:32 GMT -5
I've heard "Let's Get Retarded" at dances before... I wonder why.
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Post by The Music Man on May 27, 2004 21:02:07 GMT -5
Really, I don't like this as "retarded" or "started". It's really a bland and boring song and I don't expect that it'll do as well as Hey Mama. But it is supposed to be a feel-good type of song, and with summer getting underway, it should do half-decent.
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Post by Unexpected on May 28, 2004 9:09:02 GMT -5
As much as I like this song, I agree that I don't think it'll do as well as "Hey Mama." My prediction is top 20, but wishful thinking hopes top 10.
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Post by Ragin on May 28, 2004 14:16:35 GMT -5
I like it. This group is starting to impress me a little bit.
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Post by JCMF3 on May 28, 2004 14:20:03 GMT -5
Ugh, first Hey Mama goes top 10 and now this junk is being released? >:( I wish to not hear any more junk from Elephunk if this is the type of stuff left on the album.
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Post by blahhhh on Jun 3, 2004 0:17:19 GMT -5
I prefer the album version. The Started version has weird live drums. Dammn i guess i still like the new version.
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Post by Dan G. on Jun 3, 2004 1:58:59 GMT -5
This song is being heavily promoted along with the NBA Finals. They recorded a version with new basketball-themed lyrics & a separate video for ABC.
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Post by laguy03 on Jun 4, 2004 11:04:14 GMT -5
Is there a site I can dl this version from?
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Post by allow that on Jun 4, 2004 12:56:23 GMT -5
I don't like this. I haven't liked any of their singles, except "Shut Up," which of course flopped here... despite being perhaps the biggest hit of the bunch overseas, or it least it felt that way while I was away.
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Post by Dan G. on Jun 4, 2004 15:53:01 GMT -5
If you go to ESPN.com's NBA Playoffs main page, you can view the entire video of the NBA version. As far as downloading it... it should be pretty easy to find. Or just watch the NBA Finals... They're showing clips coming back from practically every commercial break. I love the song, but I'm worried I'm going to be sick of it by the time the Pistons win the title. ;)
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