Thursday, April 28, 2011

Karmin

new lords of Youtube
So it appears the new reigning champions of the Youtube universe are a dynamic duo from Boston called, Karmin. Amy and Nick met while attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music and released their first CD as Karmin in May, 2010. They've shot to fame this past month after their cover of Chris Brown's song, "Look At Me Now" went viral. It's got more than 6.5 million views on Youtube as I type this...and it's only been up for 2 weeks.



mfw Amy nails that ridiculous Busta Rhymes verse:

Keep in mind that I live in a bubble outside the normal world of pop music. I had never heard the original Chris Brown version of this tune until now and must say, I like Karmin's version MUCH better. Nick's arrangements make uber simplified pop dribble like this sound fresh, and Amy's voice, beauty and insane flow are entertaining as hell. Apparently Ellen Degeneres has fallen in love with them and had Karmin perform on her show last week. Their Youtube channel is filled with other awesome pop/hip hop covers like this and original works of theirs. I hope they can parlay this sudden break into something meaningful and long lasting.

I dedicate this next video to myself. I've been feeling a little under the weather this week (allergies) and think I might need a doctor...
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25 comments:

  1. the TsaritsaApril 28, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I watched that first video last week, it was awesome! I'm still singing their version in my head, I like the more macabre approach.

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  2. edApril 28, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    same, allergy season sucks.
    really well done, both of them

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  3. ZombieApril 28, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    MOAR indeed! :D

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  4. 123April 28, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    ehh, not really liking it too much

    allergies are terrible

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  5. The Awesome AlienApril 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    omfg i that girl i m in love now that first video got me hooked

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  6. aurora8darkanglApril 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Iv heard the original version of "Look at me now" but seriously I love their cover of it!! Freaking epic!!

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  7. JayApril 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    i still think rebecca black is better.

    problem?

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  8. ISRAEL CARRASCOApril 29, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Dre looks Yoke!

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  9. Hive Mind.April 29, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    hahaha this looks terrible!

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  10. BTN Hip HopApril 29, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    good luck with the allergies.

    nice songs btw

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  11. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Allergies suck, but I have to say I'm very impressed with these covers! I never heard the original Chris Brown song, but I bet this version blows it out of the water!

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  12. jaykaydeeApril 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    wow they're good and feel better!
    the weather is changing tooo much ):

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  13. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    nice covers

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  14. BartApril 29, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    needs more metal... :D

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  15. ShutterbugApril 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    This is the first time I've heard of Karmin. I like them! That girl is very talented! :)

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  16. Major MackApril 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    that broad is so annoying.....

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  17. allaboutApril 29, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    fuck yeah thats whats up

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  18. Jay ReidApril 29, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Hey, she's awesome!?

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  19. MoobeatApril 29, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    never heard before

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  20. DootzkieApril 30, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Get well soon.

    Also, great post!

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  21. SkimboshApril 30, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    That was pretty amazing. I too have not heard the original, and I probably won't.

    When I was watching the vid, I was enjoying their performance, but I could not help but think: STOP THAT KEYBOARD FROM SHAKING.

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  22. GApril 30, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Cool vids - but now, thanks to Rorschach, I can't help but see that keyboard shaking

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  23. April 30, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    The Chris Brown version sucks ass anyway.

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  24. kxxthanxxApril 30, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    this blogs genuinely awesome sir. will be checking back each day for MOAR!

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