Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne has expressed high admiration for an unexpected yet incredible rendition of Black Sabbath’s classic “War Pigs.” The cover, performed by R&B artist T-Pain, known primarily for his auto-tune use, has taken the music world by surprise, revealing his exceptional natural vocal talent.
T-Pain, whose real name is Faheem Rashad Najm, showcased his vocal prowess in a special auto-tune-free set, which included his version of “War Pigs” from Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking 1970 album, “Paranoid.” This cover was also a part of T-Pain’s 2023 compilation, “On Top Of The Covers,” featuring his takes on songs by icons like Journey and Frank Sinatra.
The “War Pigs” cover has stood out, becoming the most streamed track from the compilation on Spotify and going viral on social media. Ozzy Osbourne himself shared the video of T-Pain’s performance on Twitter with glowing praise, declaring it the “best cover of War Pigs ever” and playfully lamenting his absence in the collaboration.
T-Pain responded to Osbourne’s endorsement with gratitude, reaffirming Ozzy’s top-tier status in any musical venture. This heartwarming exchange between the two music giants underscores the universal language of music and its power to unite artists across genres.
Ozzy, in the meantime, has reaffirmed his desire to return to performing, despite recent health challenges and a hoax about his demise. While he has retired from touring, he remains hopeful about doing occasional gigs. Fans also eagerly anticipate a new Ozzy Osbourne album expected later this year.
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