Can You Declare the Death of Something That's Already (Mostly) Dead?

Jay-Z, that elder statesman of the rap game, dropped the D.O.A. bombshell on the world a few weeks (months?) ago - I forget exactly when and I'm too lazy to look it up/care. Regardless, Hova was declaring the Death of Autotune months after everyone else had cried the same thing (see: 808 and Heartbreak fallout). Thing is, Jay-Z did it in that Jay-Z way that made it sound really really awesome. Like "I'm married to Beyonce" awesome.

So, basically, I'm saying you should check it out.

Jay-Z - D.O.A. (Death of Autotune) (YSI) (filesavr)

Another thing you should check out is Asher Roth's take on the track, which omits the Autotune part but showcases A.Roth dropping bombs over the beat. He's one of rap's younger statesmen, and - believe it or not - he actually has some talent. I feel like Ash got pigeonholed in that whole "I Love College" smarm, and people forget about the fact that he can rap a little bit. This track is pretty much fire, and at its best when he brings in the "BREAK" from Outkast's Stankonia. Cherish it.

Asher Roth - D.O.A. (YSI) (filesavr)

Also, sort of a sidenote, check out this remix of D.O.A. from Chase and Status. It's totally weird and completely changes the mood of the entire track, but it's pretty awesome in its own bizarre way.

Jay-Z - D.O.A. (Chase and Status Remix) (YSI) (filesavr)

Word. Have a rocking Saturday. Kill Autotune.