Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Same Love (Cutmore Remixes)

The pro-same sex marriage themed song which was a timely hit this year has received some remixes by Cutmore. This song is an unlikely choice for a remix, however, Cutmore has approached this in a manner which reconciles the rap parts and Mary Lambert's hook into different tempos with the remix going back and forth a couple of times. Macklemore's rap parts are done at a lower tempo while the hook is at the higher one. The piano-based production is uplifting. The second verse has been omitted, possibly due to the use of a certain slur (used within the context of referencing it so it's not being used in an offensive manner), but it would have been nice had the verse been included.

Listen to the remix here (YouTube)

Grade: A- (would have been an A if it had the 2nd verse)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Same Love (feat. Mary Lambert)

This was originally released as a single last year but didn't really get much mainstream attention. The humorous "Thrift Shop" ended up being their breakthrough, and the current single "Can't Hold Us" is a bona fide hit. Already a favorite among fans, "Same Love" has begun to get airplay across the U.S. and may in fact be the next single. The song is groundbreaking in that it is a rap song in favor of the legalization of same sex marriage. This topic has rarely ever come up within this genre. Mary Lambert's chorus is haunting, complementing Macklemore's rapped verses. Overall, this is a really great song.

Music video (YouTube)

Grade: A

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