Nana Akua has slammed Beyonce’s version of Dolly Parton’s smash hit Jolene and gave it a scathing review.
The successful 70’s country hit was the Parton’s second number one and more than 40 years later it is still widely considered one of the best country songs of all time.
However, Beyonce’s version is different to Dolly’s, for example, instead of “I’m begging’ of you, please don’t take my man,” Beyoncé sings, “I’m warning you, don’t come for my man.”
Speaking on GBN America Nana said: “Beyonce’s cover version doesn’t really compare in the slightest to the original. She’s taking this iconic song full of pain and honesty and turned it into a mediocre girl boss cliché.”
She added: “Beyoncé’s version is a bit of a downer squib it doesn’t really epitomize the song.”
In a conversation with New York Post reporter Asia Grace, Nana asked her: “It’s a bit shallow, isn’t it? It’s not quite there. Do you feel it has that sort of Dolly Parton emotional depth?”
Asia Grace disagreed with Nana and explained that she felt the song lyrics by Beyonce had a hidden meaning.
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