Summary of Reddit Comments on "we are the hits cover songs"

Popular Cover Songs

• Frank Ocean's "Waste," "Summer," and "Team"
• Denzel Curry's "HEAT" (featuring a verse by Playboy Carti)
• Peggy and Danny Brown performing "sister/nation"
• The Teletubbies covering "don’t shoot up the party"
• Clairo's cover of "WASTE"
• Covers by Childish Gambino, Yung Lean, Brent Faiyaz, Tyler the Creator, and more
• BUMP covered by City Morgue, slowthai, & Rico Nasty
• Playboi Carti covering "fake"
• 99 Neighbors covering "Star"
• Toro y Moi, Jpeg Mafia, and Tyler the Creator covering "sugar"
• Tyler the Creator on "St. Percy"

Discussion on Cover Songs

• Covers vs. Remixes: Covers have declined in popularity compared to remixes.
• Historical Perspective: In the past, covers were common shortly after original songs were released.
• New Music Trends: Electronic/sample-based music has become more prominent, impacting cover song popularity.
• Covers and Streaming: Covers are popular online on platforms like YouTube.
• Royalties and Licensing: Discussions on the financial aspects of releasing covers vs. sampled songs.
• Interpolations in Music: Interpolations are highlighted as a modern music trend.
• Missing Remixes: Some users feel that remixes should also be included in discussions about cover songs.
• Opinions on Specific Covers: Comments on covers by artists like Johnny Cash, Disturbed, Lana Del Rey, and more.

Comments on Specific Songs

• "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar: Discussion on the song's commercial elements and popularity.
• Response to Kendrick Diss Track: Observations on the unconventional nature of the song's success.
• Critiques and Debates: Varied opinions on the commercial nature, catchiness, and meaning of the song.
• Comparison to Historical Hits: Users mention unconventional songs that became hits in the past.
• Criticism of Music Trends: Critiques of mainstream music trends and perceived lack of originality.

Musical Analysis

• Positive Feedback: Users appreciate elements like drum punch, vocals, guitar mixing, and overall energy in the music.
• Technical Aspects: Comments on good mix, hi-hat, bass, guitar, vocals, and overall sound quality.
• Bot Response: Approval of the music with compliments on drum punch, vocals, guitar, energy, and overall mix quality.

Miscellaneous

• Reference to Madonna's "Justify My Love," Gangnam Style, and Harlem Shake as unconventional hits.
• Criticism of Current Music Trends: Critiques of mainstream rap music and artists influencing the industry.
• Random Insult: One user insulted another, calling them an idiot.

This collective discussion on Reddit provides insight into various cover songs, trends in music, opinions on popular tracks, and technical aspects appreciated by listeners.