Sunday Selection was on hiatus for a while, but Im back and this week Ive got a doozie! Not sure what the fellas of Pretty Ricky were thinking about when they decided to remake H-Towns classic R&B hit Knockin’ The Boots” and call it “Knockin’ Boots ’08,”but I am labeling their rendition a true disgrace to R&B. If anybody decides to remake a song – whether its an artist, group, or producer – my motto is, If you cant make it just as good or better than the original, leave it alone! At one point in time, despite their obvious immaturity, I liked Pretty Rickys sound because they were different. They were a rap group with a lead singer, which is a different concept today. The whole idea reminded me of Jodeci or even New Edition. But it looks like their original lead singer Pleasure left the group, and they have a new lead singer named 4 Play. Not to say 4 Play isnt talented and cant sing, but just like the original Pretty Ricky and the original Knockin The Boots, it’s just not bangin’ the second time around. I was completely offended when I heard this song for the first time, and in my opinion its shameful and should be ranked as one of the worst remakes of all time! Their version just doesnt have the same impact and soul that H-Town had 15 years ago. If youre familiar with H-Town, then you know that member; Kevin Dino Conner was killed in a car accident in 2003. While reading a blog regarding this song, one blogger wrote “I hate Pretty Ricky, Dino is rolling in his grave on this one R.I.P.” I couldnt agree more with that statement. What do you think?These guys have an album coming out in September, and I wonder how their fans will react to the new lead singer. Good or bad, I already know how I feel. Until next week, heres this weeks Sunday Selection Knockin Boots 08.Here is the real version – H-Town’s “Knockin’ The Boots”
