Brew Music: Usher + Robin Thicke – “Secret Garden”

I’m usually of the belief that a good thing should just be left alone. Case in point: classics like Quincy Jones’ baby-making ballad “Secret Garden.” This song was a hit when I had no real clue how to make a baby in the first place, but I sure got a better idea after listening to it.

Anywho, Usher and Robin Thicke have remade “Secret Garden” for Quincy Jones’ new project (produced by Jermaine Dupri). I’m gonna jump out the window here and say I don't like it.  And I really hate not liking it because I tend to like all things Thicke.  Hell, I loved Robin even when he was a grungy little thing.

But, you take a listen and tell us what you think. 

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The full version of the track is supposed to feature LL Cool J, Tevin Campbell, Tyrese and Trey Songz…so maybe I’ll have feelings for it once it's complete.

And here's the original for those who tend to stick to the classics!

You likey the new version?

Brew Music: Akon Remakes "Strawberry Letter 23"

Can't say I ever saw this one coming: a Quincy Jones & Akon collabo?  Jones is remaking a few of his classics with a twist: that twist would be letting modern, hip-hop acts put their spin on the music. First up, Akon. Check the new vid for the "Strawberry Letter 23" remake.

Did Quincy get that jacket from the Liberace collection?

The album, "Q: Soul Bossa Nostra," is due later this spring or summer. Other artists/producers contributing to the project: Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Scott Storch, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke, Tevin Campbell, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson and Ludacris.

So, you likey?

Photo via MTV News

What’s Brewing?

Gather your Ebonics dictionary: Tiny & Toya return – Gossip On This

Michelle “Bombshell” McGee smooshed Pink’s husband too? – Why Fame

Clear the roads! Jay-Z is teaching Beyonce to drive – The Rundown

Epic fight breaks out at Dodgers game – Huffington Post

Jon Gosselin trying to get in on Kate’s gravy train – PopEater

Quincy Jones lets rappers re-make his songs – Stuff Fly People Like

Jessica Simpson has mom hair – bellasugar

Jim Carrey pokes fun at Ben Roethlisberger – The Daily Caller