Juice Wrld used Sting’s “Shape Of My Heart” for his massive hit “Lucid Dreams,” introducing The Police frontman’s music to an entirely new audience. In an exclusive statement to Billboard, Sting spoke on the 21-year-old’s recent death and heavily praised the song.
“This is such a tragic loss for the world of music, a young life with so much potential and a unique and precious talent,” he said. “‘Lucid Dreams’ was my favorite of all the many interpolations of ‘Shape of My Heart,’ it will resonate for many years to come. My sincere condolences to the family.” [apple_news_ad type=”any”]
Through his reps, Sting also confirmed the lawsuit rumors surrounding “Lucid Dreams” were “simply untrue.”
Upon its release last year, “Lucid Dreams” reached the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 100 chart and No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. At the time, Sting called the song a “beautiful interpretation that is faithful to the original song’s form,” while joking the royalties will “put my grandkids through college.”
Juice Wrld passed away on Sunday (December 8) after suffering a fatal seizure. Prior to his death, he reportedly swallowed several Percocets.
Check out the “Shape Of My Heart” mashup featuring Shaggy below.
Nas’ rendition will always be the best
Sting may just be favoring melody of rhythm patterns but Nas’ version for sure. A million times over.
This is my first time hearing Lucid Dreams. I dont get it. It’s not good at all.
Yea no disrespect, but what’s the actually talent here? Juice Wrld wasnt even the worst for it but at some point it feels like people just what a banging beat
Sad the kid died. But this song is horrible at best, and Sting is clearly just being kind.
The man is a class act all around. Came from a time where that was the way to move.