Michael Stipe (REM) fait l’article — et le fayot — pour Jay-Z. Cela dit, REM, ça représente quoi dans l’histoire du rock ? Rien, ou à peine quelque chose.
Echo Chamber : Michael Stipe on Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail | News | Pitchfork
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“I’ve known Jay for a long time, he’s super cool, super grounded, super smart and super talented. I’ve always had the deepest respect for him, and his music and choices. We’re thrilled (for our lyrics) to be included, it’s a really great honour.”
–- While the art world has been divided on Jay-Z’s recent Magna Carta Holy Grail endeavors, R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe is more than O.K. with Jay-Z repurposing lyrics from R.E.M.’s classic “Losing My Religion” for the Grail track “Heaven”. (via NME)