X-Factor USA’s first winner Melanie Amaro roars out of the gate with her cover of Aretha Franklin’s classic “RESPECT“. As of now, it’s uncertain if this will appear on her debut album (God, I hope not!) but the new track will premiere this Sunday in Pepsi’s new Superbowl commercial. Melanie will also star in a Pepsi Commercial during the Superbowl with none other than Sir Elton John.
As far as this song goes, I’m not really happy with this cover. It’s a techno/dance remake of a soulful classic and it never should’ve been degraded as such. I don’t think this is an indication of what to expect on her album but I fon’
Melanie Amaro “Respect” (Available on iTunes Now) by EpicRecords
