Now, I'm sure that Cheryl Cole- I just can't get used to the single moniker name she's going by now- can at least dance. But for some reason, her Rankin directed video for "Ghetto Baby" features the kind of camera angles and fast edits that seem to contest my surety.
So, either she was less rehearsed than usual with the choreography, leading to the less than polished routine, or Rankin isn't quite as adept a director as he is a photographer, and it's his fault. But since I don't really care either way, it's whatever it is.
More exciting than the cheapo 'for the fans' video-for which I'm not here for- is the fact this cut was written by Lana Del Rey! Not only was it written by her, but Lana's version is on YouTube. This allows us to do what is only human nature: compare and contrast the two versions, giving our opinions in the most extreme/"stannish"/basic way as possible!
Therefore I decree that it is now the case that Lana Del Rey fans can cite, categorically, to Cheryl Cole stans that modernest of adages: "ur fav cud nevA".. well at least when comparing the two, vocally. Now go forth and spread this proclamation to whomever may listen!
Check out both the Cheryl Cole, and the Lana Del Rey versions below:
As a dancer, I can tell you the director did all those flashy angles because this choreography is for 11 year old girls who just got into dancing....Personally grinding and booty shaking aint dancing IMHO.... And though she may have "rhythm", she needs to find a better way to fine tune her dancing. JS The song is trash, Music video is trash...
ReplyDeleteD- in my book.
This song is just pure Lana and I would've loved to hear Lana sing the exact same version of Cheryl's 'Ghetto Baby' so her hypnotic vocals could shine some more
ReplyDeleteim gona have to go with lana, although the song is my least favourite by both singers. http://thestacheguys.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/tumblr_m6alupda5o1qmfuk7o1_500.gif
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Lana's more natural lighter voice. It suits the song better.
ReplyDelete5 seconds into each song and I already know it's definitely Lana.
ReplyDeleteThis song screams Lana all over it. She has that attitude Cheryl doesn't quite understand.
It's a good thing it only takes 5 seconds because that's about as long as it took for Cheryl's generic cover to start boring me. Lana's version, on the other hand, I loved.
ReplyDelete'You got the face like the Madonna crying tears of gold.'
ReplyDeleteI never get why songwriters write better material for others than for their own.
Anyway, thanks for making this post. Lana obviously pwns over Cheryl's.
Cheryl cole is not much of a singer but she can definitely dance. Lots of great live footage of her performing on youtube. Lana isnt much of a singer...Live she always underwhelms.
ReplyDeleteDitto!
ReplyDeleteBut Lana can write good songs. All things cosidered, personally I'd wish for the sngwriting talent over dance talent. :-)
ReplyDeleteI had already pre determined before listenting that Lana's version was going to come out on top. Is there really any competition? Cheryl Cole is talent-less, stans don't even try to dispute this, I don't care about your opinions. Also, Cheryl needs to work on her dancing, girl has the moves of an ironing bored. That GIf though....hahahahaha
ReplyDeleteCheryls voice is about as much fun to listen to as dangling my scrotum in a pool of starved pihranas! Lana all the way for me!
ReplyDeleteBoard* wtf
ReplyDeleteAgreed, writing talent wins out over dancing talent but the lyrics to this song made me cringe "Kissing my stilettos move your mouth to my lips" Is that meant to be erotic?? Cheryl's version is just the usual generic pop fodder. Lana’s version demonstrates more intent making the lyrics more believable.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you on this, grinding and booty shaking is not dancing. In the animal kingdom it would be described as something like a mating call or a demonstration of sexual readiness!! Its a shame that this kind of 'dancing' completely dominates now
ReplyDeleteyes, a stiletto fetish is actually very common it seems. I'm sure it's erotic to a great many people.:-) -
ReplyDeleteBut I don't think that the intent here is to turn the listener on. She is telling a story.Trying to conjure up in the listeners mind a situation that was.