Elton John Plans to Make Hip-Hop Album

[foxyluva]

This is the most hilarious thing I have ever read

After 40 years of performing rock music, pop ballads and movie soundtracks, Elton John is looking to cross over to yet another musical genre -- hip hop.

"I want to bring my songs and melodies to hip hop beats -- a bit like 'No Diggity' by Blackstreet,'" John said in excerpts of an interview posted on Rolling Stone's Web site on Friday.

John told the music magazine he would like to work with producer Dr. Dre and a variety of artists, although he had yet to contact them.

"I want to work with Pharrell (Williams), Timbaland, Snoop (Dogg), Kanye (West), Eminem and just see what happens. It may be a disaster, it could be fantastic, but you don't know until you try," he said.

John is one of rock-n-roll's most prolific singer/songwriters and is known for flamboyant costumes and spectacular piano playing. His hits include "Your Song," "Rocket Man" and "Candle in the Wind."

The 59-year-old musician's next album, "The Captain and the Kid" is expected to be released in the fall.

He soared to stardom in the 1970s and has maintained a legendary status, branching into writing songs for movies like "The Lion King" and Broadway plays like "Aida."

But, hip hop?

Actually, John performed the song "Stan" with Eminem on 2001's telecast of the Grammys, the music industry's top awards, and the pair brought the house down.

[michelle2677]

oh my. My mother is a FIERCE elton john fan. She. will. die.

[foxyluva]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

oh my. My mother is a FIERCE elton john fan. She. will. die.

Thank God he warned us

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by foxyluva

This is the most hilarious thing I have ever read

After 40 years of performing rock music, pop ballads and movie soundtracks, Elton John is looking to cross over to yet another musical genre -- hip hop.

"I want to bring my songs and melodies to hip hop beats -- a bit like 'No Diggity' by Blackstreet,'" John said in excerpts of an interview posted on Rolling Stone's Web site on Friday.

John told the music magazine he would like to work with producer Dr. Dre and a variety of artists, although he had yet to contact them.

"I want to work with Pharrell (Williams), Timbaland, Snoop (Dogg), Kanye (West), Eminem and just see what happens. It may be a disaster, it could be fantastic, but you don't know until you try," he said.

John is one of rock-n-roll's most prolific singer/songwriters and is known for flamboyant costumes and spectacular piano playing. His hits include "Your Song," "Rocket Man" and "Candle in the Wind."

The 59-year-old musician's next album, "The Captain and the Kid" is expected to be released in the fall.

He soared to stardom in the 1970s and has maintained a legendary status, branching into writing songs for movies like "The Lion King" and Broadway plays like "Aida."

But, hip hop?

Actually, John performed the song "Stan" with Eminem on 2001's telecast of the Grammys, the music industry's top awards, and the pair brought the house down.

OMG!!! this is sick I hope he's kidding

[DrummerDeanna]

Well it's official. The apocalypse IS upon us....this is just one of many signs

[Lala]

Oh...dear...god!

[irishgrl]

Why is this funny? the man has certainly proved his prowess


I hope he sweeps all the relevant categories.......

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

Why is this funny? the man has certainly proved his prowess


I hope he sweeps all the relevant categories.......

okey dokey...

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

okey dokey...

is that an answer or capitulation? you choose.

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

is that an answer or capitulation? you choose.

capitulation... i just said okey dokey...is there a problem with that?

[Miss Vicky]

Elton John is the antithesis of what people imagine when they think of hip hop music.

-He's white
-He's British
-He's gay
-He's middle-aged (borderline old fogey)

This has "bad idea" written all over it.

[UnwindedDreams]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

-He's middle-aged (borderline old fogey)

This has "bad idea" written all over it.

imagine if he did it...I'd love to see the video for one of the songs

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by UnwindedDreams

imagine if he did it...I'd love to see the video for one of the songs

What a nightmare.

He'd probably have to have someone stand in for him like he did with those videos starring Justin Timberlake and Robert Downey Jr.

[Villavic]

No way, Elton!!

I'm an elton fan, and this is a bad bad, really bad idea

[PsychCat]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Elton John is the antithesis of what people imagine when they think of hip hop music.

-He's white
-He's British
-He's gay
-He's middle-aged (borderline old fogey)

This has "bad idea" written all over it.

Sounds like the perfect follow-up to "Peachtree Road"!
If that's the case, then maybe he's actually working on a trilogy all about Atlanta!
YEAH! Let's go with that....