Common - The Dreamer, The Believer (Cover x Tracklist)

After releasing the video for Sweet earlier today, Common has now unveiled the cover and tracklist for his forthcoming ninth studio album, which is set to be released December 20th. The Dreamer, The Believer is produced solely by No I.D. and has features from NaS, John Legend & Maya Angelou. Contender for album of the year without even hearing it - tracklist after the jump.

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Seal - Love T.K.O (Teddy Pendergrass) x Lean On Me (Bill Withers)

Following the worldwide success of his 2008 cover album 'Soul', Seal has teamed up with producers Dave Foster & Trevor Horn to bring us the brilliant 'Soul 2'. His cover of Let's Stay Together by Al Green was the lead single, but it's the Teddy Pendergrass and Bill Withers reworks that have caught my attention after the first few listens. As he explains:

"In my twenty years on a journey in the music industry, two things remain constants, the voice and more importantly, the song. I continue to make music because of the chance that this day could indeed be the day I write another great song or have the opportunity to sing one. The songs on Soul 2 are a natural evolution in the arc of soul music from the songs on the first Soul album - and they are all-time classics."

A must have for any music lover. Out on November 21st - pre-order HERE.

Miles Bonny & Circle Research - Jesus Children Of America (Stevie Wonder Cover)

Miles Bonny and Circle Research team up to cover a couple of Stevie Wonder classics and provide us with a glorious free download. During the Wonder Sessions they covered 'Too High', which was inspired by Madlib's instrumental version and a stunning reworking of 'Jesus Children Of America', which came from a Circle Research that was inspired by the original Stevie Wonder composition. You can download both HERE - too cool.

Labrinth & Tinie Tempah - Earthquake x Beautiful People (Live Lounge)

Earlier today, Labrinth & Tinie Tempah dropped into the Maida Vale studios to perform a live lounge session for Fearne Cotton, and brought a full band and choir along with them. Whilst they were there they performed Lab's second single to come from his forthcoming debut album and a spectacularly arranged cover of Beautiful People by Chris Brown. You can hear/download both below and pre-order the single HERE.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Pick Up Truck (Kings Of Leon Cover)

Benjamin Francis Leftwich took to his offical site yesterday and let go of a five track freEP, which contains five covers of songs that mean a lot to him - he explains:

"As you may know I am a fan of covering songs by artists I love. If you have come to see me on any of my October tour dates you will have seen and heard I have been playing ‘Atlantic City’ by Bruce Springsteen, a song I think is amazing by an artist I very much look up to. So, I have put together a little EP with my take on 5 songs I am really fond of."

Below is my favourite cover, which is a stripped back interpretation of the closing track on the Kings Of Leon's 2010 release, Come Around Sundown. All you need to do to get the EP is go HERE, fill in your details and then download for free. So much talent.

Josh Kumra - Quickie (Miguel Cover)

After joining Wretch 32 on Jools Holland the other night (full show tonight on BBC2), Josh Kumra has unleashed this brilliant acoustic cover of the latest single and one of my favourite tracks from Miguel's debut album, All I Want Is You. Made me even more excited to hear a debut EP/album from Josh; he's got a ridiculous amount of talent, his voice is a breath of fresh air and just keeps getting better every time I see him.

Balance & The Traveling Sound - Won't Do (J Dilla Cover)

WOW! Here is a live performance of a stunning Dilla cover from Balance & The Traveling Sound, which is going to be on their upcoming Departure EP (out tomorrow). Always worries me when people take on one of my favourite Dilla joints, but this accumulation of Soul and Jazz, which is reminiscent of the Motown era with a raw Hip-Hop edge to it, is nothing short of mind-blowing. One of the best tributes I've ever seen to my hero and the best to ever do it. Currently on my 5th listen, and still going. More info HERE.

Ed Sheeran - Heaven x Swim Good (Radio 1/1Xtra Live Lounge)

After reaching number 4 with You Need Me on Sunday and with his debut album coming out in 3/4 days, Ed Sheeran dropped into the Radio 1/1Xtra studios today to perform his latest single along with two pretty special covers. For Sara Cox and Radio 1 he put his own unique Reggae infused twist on Emeli Sandé's debut single, Heaven, which charted at number 2 behind Wretch 32 a couple of weeks ago. For Trevor Nelson and the 1Xtra listeners he took one of my favourite Frank Ocean songs and absolutely smashed it to pieces - I've seen him perform this before, but he never fails to impress me. You can listen to the two covers below and download all three performances HERE.

Review of the album coming soon...

Jay-Z & KanYe Cover RESPECT Magazine

Following the recent release of Watch The Throne, Jay-Z & KanYe grace the cover of RESPECT magazine - hits the shelves on September 6th.

India Benet - Valerie (Amy Winehouse Cover)

India Benet, daughter of the legendary Eric Benet, pays tribute to Amy Winehouse by performing an acoustic version of Valerie in her bedroom. She is stunning, and has clearly inherited some of her dad's talent when it comes to singing side of things. A great cover, even with crazy Curtis dancing around for the entire video. Looking forward to hearing some of her own material.