Cover

Friday, June 5, 2015

Ed Sheeran Covers Fetty Wap’s ‘Trap Queen’


 
Ed Sheeran has an uncanny ability to transform hip-hop and R&B songs with his vocals and acoustic guitar. Over the last year, he’s reworked club anthems such as Beyonce’s “Drunk in Love,” Ty Dolla $ign’s “Paranoid” and O.T. Genasis’ “Coco” into completely different songs.
 
For his latest cover, Sheeran takes on one of the biggest raps singles in the world: Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen.” Watch above as Sheeran performs his impressive rendition on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” with backing from The Roots.
 
Related: Ed Sheeran Covers O.T. Genasis’ ‘CoCo’

| Videos
Cover, Ed Sheeran, Fetty Wap,
Thursday, March 5, 2015

‘Uptown Funk’ Sung in Cartoon Voices


 
Once a song becomes a hit, it’s only a matter of time until numerous cover versions pop up on YouTube. This new take on Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” is something different, though. Watch above as YouTuber Mikey Bolts sings the funky smash in multiple cartoon voices, including characters from “Family Guy,” “King of the Hill” and “American Dad.”
 
Related: South Park Makes Fun of Music Production

| Tracks, Videos
Bruno Mars, Cover, Mark Ronson,
Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Ed Sheeran Covers O.T. Genasis’ ‘CoCo’


 
A few months back, we posted a video of Ed Sheeran covering Ty Dolla $ign’s “Paranoid” at the BBC Radio 1Xtra studio. Now, the English crooner is back with another acoustic cover, this time taking on O.T. Genasis’ “CoCo.” Yup, you read that right.
 
Whip it through the glass, ginger.
 
Related: Ed Sheeran Covers Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Paranoid’

| Videos
BBC Radio 1Xtra, Cover, Ed Sheeran, O.T. Genasis,
Friday, January 9, 2015

Fifth Harmony Covers Mark Ronson’s ‘Uptown Funk’


 
Female pop group Fifth Harmony have announced their upcoming tour by covering Mark Ronson’s hit featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk.”
 
In a video posted to their YouTube channel, the ladies of 5H are joined by tourmates Jacob Whitesides, Jasmine V and Mahogany Lox. Some might remember Jasmine, who dropped a track featuring Kendrick Lamar last summer.
 
“Uptown Funk” is currently number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 and the third most Shazamed song in the world.
 
Related: Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars Perform ‘Uptown Funk’ on SNL

| Videos
Cover, Fifth Harmony, Mark Ronson,
Thursday, November 13, 2014

Lorde Covers Jeremih’s ‘Don’t Tell ‘Em’


 
Lorde recently stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge to perform a cover of Jeremih’s “Don’t Tell ‘Em.” The New Zealand songstress sang the DJ Mustard-produced hit alongside a drummer and keyboardist, taking it into a completely new direction.
 
Released on DJcity in May, “Don’t Tell ‘Em” continues to receive extensive radio and club play, and is currently the 13th most-Shazamed song in the world.
 
Related: Jess Glynne Covers Mary J. Blige’s ‘Real Love’

| Videos
BBC Radio 1, Cover, Jeremih, Lorde,
Friday, October 31, 2014

Timmy Trumpet’s ‘Freaks’ Gets Covered by Father and Son


 
Timmy Trumpet’s Melbourne Bounce banger “Freaks” has received an incredible cover by a father and his son. We have no idea who they are but their version is too entertaining not to share…
 
By the way, the original version has amassed over 800,000 SoundCloud plays since September so check it out if you haven’t yet:
 

 
Download: Timmy Trumpet ft. Savage – Freaks
 
Related: 7 Australian Producers to Watch For in 2014

| Videos
Cover, Melbourne Bounce, Timmy Trumpet,

Popular