Alton Ellis versus Sean Paul (And Cover Art Advice!)

So, at the top here we have the late, great Alton Ellis singing I'm Still in Love With You, which is fab of course. At the bottom, we have Sean Paul and Sasha doing surprisingly good work with a more modern take on this track. Sean Paul has gone way too far in the wrong direction these days for my liking, but I think this song does a good job of mixing pop music with some of those elements that make Jamaican music Jamaican music - unlike some of the "crossover" attempts coming out of JA (or American studios) today. I have to admit, I'm a recent convert this line of thinking on this song, but I'm won over. It's a good driving-around-in-the-sunshine song.

Who did it better?

AND...as promised...more details on the Strivers podcast. Today at 1PM (Eastern Time), join the conversation about cover art and merch design with graphic designer Roy Brooks of Fold Four (you can see some of his work here). Call in, ask questions or just listen. Here's the link. I'll be the one saying "um" all the time and leaving long, awkward silences. Do say hello! We will also be reading and answering a question from an About.com reader.