Questlove Performs "Yanny" or "Laurel" Remix Live

The viral audio clip gets turned into a beat.

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With the internet currently divided over the viral “Yanny” or “Laurel” audio clip, the time is ripe to remix the quick sample. Luckily, Questlove was able to turn out a quick beat last night on Jimmy Kimmel. After Kimmel, The Roots and the studio audience gave their thoughts on the issue, Questlove laid down a brief remix, turning the Microsoft Sam-like audio into a danceable sample.

Check out the clip above for the remix. Meanwhile, Questlove recently joined Prince‘s estate to announce an orchestral tour dubbed 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince.

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