In celebration of the 20th anniversary of TLC’s iconic record “Waterfalls,” both Chilli and T-Boz recently collaborated with Japanese R&B singer Namie Amuro for a new version of the CrazySexyCool song, which noticeably lacks the original verse from Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.
While some may have welcomed the new version of the song, the family of the late rapper is far from pleased about the song’s release. In a statement to TMZ, Left Eye’s sister, HipRock artist Reigndrop Lopes, shared the families shock and disappointment at the song’s release.
“I did not know about it until a fan posted it online. I mean it would have been nice if they would have given us a head up before being surprised,” said Lopes.
Lopes further commented on the song as she spoke on the shock her mother felt upon hearing the song for the first time.
Aside from their newly-released “Waterfalls” remake, the remaining members of TLC are currently working on their fifth studio album. The pair is reportedly working with Drake, Ne-Yo, and J. Cole on the currently untitled album.
Video of TLC and Namie Amuro’s “Waterfalls” remake can be found below.
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The Japanese rapper sounds horrible.
Wtf did they do…this shit should of never been approved.
You won’t be saying that when the song goes diamond.
The family wants money. Shameful.
shut up nigga.. everything dont gotta be about money
Because it’s the same song and Lopez is an original songwritier, her fam will still get money from the song. I would think that the family is upset because it’s almost like saying Left Eye didn’t/ don’t matter- that she’s replaceable. The groove is missing. What was the point of the remix? Just record new music…
dont we all want money. They tried showing respect by taking her verse off the new song. the original will always be better. Let them do their thing and RIP lisa.
Man, just stfu.
its seems like something only meant for japan…they are broadening their brand, its how u make money. cant be replaced anyway but they still can find help to keep their name alive
That was a great and insightful verse from Left Eye… should’ve just left the shit alone… that’s like Wu-Tang and NWA remaking their biggest hit just because…
RIP Left Eye, but time goes on. If TLC want to remake their old albums they can do so.
TLC have to eat and they prolly want to make some money. The old Waterfalls song will also be a classic, and this song will forever remind us of that.
This is ridiculous! Nowhere in the article does he clearly say why he is “dissapointed” with the release. Wait I sit corrected, he wanted a “heads up.” GTFOH! All respect is due to those who have passed on, but not one person can honestly say this fool has a point! A heads up? For what? That your sister, was replaced?! Pointless, I’d tell em’ to stay in the cut, and stop trying to use Left Eye as a milk crate to stand on, so you have something… anything to say.
Okay, nevermind… lol. I listend to this shit, and it’s legit shit. This aint a remake, if it doesn’t have the same people to RE-MAKE IT!
“Because it’s the same song and Lopez is an original songwritier, her fam will still get money from the song”
She’s dead, and has no contractual ties or say in how this or any other TLC song gets used. Do you really think some Japanese singer’s label is going to cut a check to Left Eye’s family? Maybe in la la land that would happen.
Left Eye is a songwriter on “Waterfalls”. This is not debatable. As soon as you hear it/see it, she gets her mechanical and/or performance royalties (e.g. this YouTube video). They could do a 20th year anniversary and get different women rappers from many countries, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes will still get paid for being a songwriter on the original composition that they’re reusing.
Not only does the Asian girl’s label have nothing to do with this business, Chili and T-Boz don’t have the leverage to decide what happens to an Organized Noize song. They only get paid for performances and copies sold.
That jap is looking good.
Shut up
“NOT PLEASED” means not paid…lol
not the same without lefteye…