JAMES POOLE, “In Da Club”
As readers of this blog know very well by now, I think that UK singer James Poole is a transformer. I normally don’t write about performers who have had no official releases yet but James has got something great in store for us when it happens. In the meantime, I don’t think anyone could have seen a cover of 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” re-imagined as a swinging big band number!! So don’t expect all of the cussing and references to Dr. Dre or Eminem. Instead, ponder sheer elegance on the dance floor on a classy cruise ship while a tight band and its vocalist keep on bringing it on stage and won’t stop till the audience drops. James continues to show off his versatile and adaptable voice while finding a perfect arrangement which will certainly elicit surprise upon first listen. Fans of rap and the original song who are open-minded will definitely have to take a few steps back before embracing James’ rendition. “In Da Club” may throw off the odd listener but those who continue to stick with this talented singer will be in store for more transformations like this in future. Always ambitious, always well done 🙂
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