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Rate The “New” Cee-Lo/Jack Black Single
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Granted, the big news out of “Kung Fu Panda” these days is that co-star Angelina Jolie is having twins, but of course we’ve found an Atlanta connection.
Our local Grammy winner/Gnarls Barkley frontman/former - and returning?- Goodie Mob member/Pussycat Dolls penman/and underappreciated solo force Cee-Lo (above) has teamed up with the almost-equally-outrageous actor/rocker Jack Black, and they have remade “Kung Fu Fighting” for the soundtrack of Black’s “Kung Fu Panda,” due in theaters nationwide June 6.
“A fan of the song first, it was inspiring and an honor to have the opportunity to reintroduce the record to a brand new audience sprinkled with a little of me on top,” Cee-Lo said in a press release.
Hear a snippet HERE - it’ll be available to download May 27 — and tell us what you think.
If you’re interested, watch a trailer from the animated film HERE
And to get your weekend off to a comical start, here’s two YouTube videos of the No. 1 1974 original by Carl Douglas, below:
Comments
By YF
May 16, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
I am a “personal” Cee-Lo fan. Hey Carlos. Love it!
By Deron Hardaway
May 16, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
Nice Job!! I must say however C-Lo slow down a little bit…but all it’s pretty good.
By me
May 16, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
Got darn Carlos… does it again! :-) I went to high school w/Cee-Lo. I am always amazed at his continuous progression. His talents and artistry is different and refreshing. This song is definitely geared towards the movie… obviously, but nonetheless he sounds great.
By Sche
May 16, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
I was 19 when the original came out and I must say I am very pleased with this rendition.
But then…I love Cee-Lo…may not always understand the music…but it definitely touches you.
Great Job!
By Peta
May 16, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
CeeLo has definately crossed over.. Remarkable.. well done..
By kim mitchell
May 17, 2008 2:34 AM | Link to this
man jack black rules as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!