TLC recently re-released their classic song “Waterfalls” for it’s 20th anniversary but replaced Left Eye with a Japanese singer, Namie Amuro. T-Boz and Chili not only angered Lisa’s family, but fans were outraged when the track didn’t even leave Lisa’s verse in the song. Many people wondered why they wouldn’t just omit a verse totally or why re-release the track and now we know why. It turns out that T-Boz and Chili do not own the rights to Left Eye’s raps and were not given clearance to use this one. They also opened up about why they decided to use Namie Amuro. T-Boz also said that Lisa’s family was in fact told about the re-release by the group’s management and that Lisa will never be replaced. Read what they had to say below.
Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes’ Family Is NOT Happy With TLC
In honor of their 20th anniversary, T-Boz and Chili decided to re-record their hit “Waterfalls.” Instead of omitting Left Eye totally or at least keeping her old recording, the ladies decided to replace her. Japanese singer, Namie Amuro, took the place of Left Eye in the re-release and now the Lopes family is NOT happy. I literally just listened to the re-recorded track and I personally think Amuro sounds awful and TLC should have just left Left Eye’s verse in to honor her. Read what Lisa’s sister said about the situation below. RIP, Left Eye!
(Audio) TLC Re-Records ‘Waterfalls’ With Japanese Pop Star!
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Waterfalls came out? TLC decided to celebrate by inviting Japanese pop star Namie Amuro to rap in place of Left Eye. What do you think about it? Check out the song after the jump.
#DJFunkFlexApp NEW MUSIC: J. Cole Feat. TLC – Crooked Smile
With not too many guests on his upcoming sophomore, J.Cole releases what was probably the most talked about record on Born Sinner, his uplifting collab with TLC members Chilli and T-Boz. Check out Crooked Smile after the jump.
IFWT Remembers Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes On Her Birthday!
The late Lisa Lopes would have been celebrating another year of life today. We miss you, Left Eye! RIP!
(Video) Which Classic Group Will Be Featured On J. Cole’s Born Sinner & How Did It Come About ?!?!
J. Cole is one of the rappers that everyone gets excited about. With the soon to be released album, “Born Sinner” the NC MC states that he’s the ONLY one on the album that’s rapping, and that the girl group we all loved, TLC will be on the album doing what they’re known to do. How did this collaboration come about…”That’s management right there,” J. Cole said. “They made that happen. Same thing with Missy Elliott, sometimes you need management to pull those favors and make those calls. They got me in touch, they loved the song, they loved the muisc. I got T-Boz in L.A., she came by the studio, I got her part. And I got Chilli in Atlanta. Just incredible experience getting them there.” Should be a hit! Drop down bottom and see what else J. Cole had to say.
