Lil Mama portrayed Left Eye so well in that biopic, she snagged her a spot in the group. We all know that, Left Eye could never be replaced, but the, resemblance between the “Lip Gloss” femcee and Lisa, has made her do what it do. Sharing the stage, again with T-Boz and Chilli, hit the jump to check out the American Music Awards performance of, “Waterfalls.”
TLC Speaks On Why Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Was Left Off The “Waterfalls” Re-release
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.
IFWT Remembers Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes On The Day Of Her Passing
It’s been 11 years since one of the most influential figures in music, left this world. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was 31 years old when she passed due to injuries sustained in fatal car crash. We miss the baggy jeans, the sports line under her eye, most of all, her smile. R.I.P. Left Eye! Drop down bottom for some more of the female rapper.
(Photos) Old Books Transformed Into WaterFalls!!!
Watch how Spanish artist Alicia Martin transforms 5,000 books into a waterfall that pours out of a window! Steph Bassanini Check the pics after the jump!
