Monday, Feb. 01, 2010
Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain, Slash and Doug E. Fresh
From the introduction by Robert Downey Jr. (calling himself "the most self-important actor of our generation") to the faux-operatic singers to the guest appearances by T-Pain and Slash, Jamie Foxx's performance of "Blame It" is an exercise in ADD, yet somehow it comes together. Foxx compensates for the song's lowbrow message — "blame it on the alcohol" is about as lyrical as a drunken text message — with a symphony and Amadeus-esque conductor. I may or may not have gotten up to dance in the middle of this performance. Good times.
Grade: A+