Art + Culture
KEM’s ‘If It’s Love’ – Which Version is Better?
April 11, 2012·By BLAC Editorial
Is Detroit’s own Maurissa Rose’s duet with KEM better than the mainstream release featuring Chrisette Michele? You tell us!
April 11, 2012
otown musicman KEM has two versions of his hit song "If It's Love." One was recorded with local unsigned artist Maurissa Rose, who was featured in the cover story in the April issue of BLAC Detroit. The other widespread release of the song features mainstream artist Chrisette Michele. Which version do you think is tops?
Does local girl Maurissa Rose got it going on or is her take all wrong? Does Chrisette Michele have crystal pipes or is her version just plain ripe? You tell us. Comment below with the name of the lady who you think had the best "kemistry" with KEM.
"If It's Love" featuring Maurissa Rose
"If It's Love" featuring Chrisette Michele
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