These Hit Songs Were Meant For Other Artists And We Can’t Stop Thinking About What Could Have Been

We all like to think that our favorite singers write and record all their songs, but the hard truth is that teams of songwriters pump out all the best hits. Sometimes they write with a particular singer in mind, other times their songs will be passed over and over until finally, someone sees the light.

When you’re a big recording artist, you have to choose wisely. For singers like Beyoncée, Whitney Houston, and Rihanna, selecting the right song isn’t easy. One wrong move and you can ruin your entire image. Just imagine if Rihanna sang “We Can’t Stop” by Miley Cyrus. These songs were originally intended for other artists, and it has us reevaluating everything we know.

‘Gold Digger’ Was Originally Written From A Female Perspective

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American rapper Shawnna was initially intended to record “Gold Digger.” Kanye West had written it from a female perspective, but for some reason, Shawnna passed on the song.

Kanye didn’t want it to go to waste, so he changed up the perspective and recorded it himself. And we all know how well that worked out for him.