I'm Coming Home

Yes, I still think Diddy's "Coming Home" is one of the worst rendition in recent months. J Cole's lyrics's still ok, but the rapping by Diddy really suck big time.

Oh, yes, I'm bias. For being a fan of Holly Brooks/Slylar Grey; I think the song (Or part of the song, the melody done by Skylar) deserves a better treatment. As a result of such bad redition, it gives the impression that this song is "incomplete" and leaves a strong urge in me to find a so-called "complete version: I was searching the net for at least a demo verysion done by Skylar herself.

Unfortunately, unlike another of her brilliant mega hit song "Love the way u lie", seems like she hasn't done any complete version of this song. The unfulfilled hunger got me dig in deeper, to somewhere usually i dont really fancy: fan-made version.

Surprisingly, there'r a few that caught my ears; despite that might because of I was getting a little desperate in searching. Here, I would like share what I've found with a my two-cents-worth of opinions. Sit tight n enjoy yourselves:

1.  Jenna Anne - Though the lyrics is not really my cup of tea, I think the lyrics doesn't goes well the the original song, I think the melody fits very well with Skylar's chorus. Yes, it does fit very well, as if the song should be this way if it's written (Of course, if Skylar would have written it, her version would be slightly darker.)

2. MadilynBailey ft. Razi Khan & David Stillson- This is more mainstream n polished. Basically it's similar to how Didy's version is produced; rap & a female melodic vocal. What I like about this version is the rapping part. Compared to Diddy's rap, I think Razi's style suits the song better. Bailey's voice aint haunting enough, this's her usual, that's the main reason Razi's rap fits in well. Overall things are pretty well gel together.

3. Sean Rumsey - Among the 3, this has the highest production value n quality. 3 parts: female (Original melody), male vocal (new melody), and  rapping. Very pop, also not to my liking as a song with heavy emotional striking. However, 2 different melodies n a rapping , all do fits in and complement each other so well.

Of all the 3, I think if Diddy wants to make a hit song, he should have go for the 3rd direction; provided he must have to guts that any other artist or voice would definitely overshine him. This is sad when u have a boss with no talent in performing art. I mean, Diddy might be good as a producer, but he's definitely a big no-no as a performer.


Last, of 3 of the version, personally I would prefer the first one. This song should be a slow, moody one. I can imagine the gray color world Skylar sees thru the melody she crafted....

Suddenly I miss the old Tori Amos, yes she is so much more brutal compared to Skylar......