Entries in Cover (173)

Monday
Jul162012

Angel - Call My Name (Cheryl Cole Cover)

Young singer/songwriter Angel puts his own acoustic twist on the fastest selling single of 2012 so far by Cheryl Cole. Much better than the original, get your copy of Angel's 'Wonderful' HERE.

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Friday
Jul062012

Mali - Redemption Song (Bob Marley Cover)

After shooting into the spotlight thanks to his feature on Chase & Status' hit single 'Let You Go' back in 2010, the incredibly talented Mali has been hard at work on his debut album over the past 2 years. The young singer/songwriter has a voice way beyond his years and this cover of Bob Marley's classic 'Redemption Song' shows exactly why so many people are excited for his future. Massive.

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Wednesday
Jul042012

Newton Faulkner - Payphone (Maroon 5 Cover)

Singer/songwriter Newton Faulkner dropped into the Maida Vale studios today to perform a live lounge session for Fearne Cotton and the BBC Radio 1 listeners. During the session he did his latest single, and a simply stunning cover of Maroon 5's latest single 'Payphone'. Miles and miles ahead of the original (never realised how good the lyrics were until hearing this).

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Sunday
Jul012012

Ed Sheeran - Pony (Ginuwine Cover)

Whilst in New York for his gig at the Bowery Ballroom, This Is RNB caught up with singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran backstage. During their time together, Ed performed an impromptu acoustic performance of Ginuwine's 'Pony', which is one of his favourite 90's R&B tracks. Dope.

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Friday
Jun292012

Ria Ritchie - Teardrops (Womack & Womack Cover)

Following on from the previous post of the new Disclosure video, here is a cover that Ria Ritchie performed during her recent CJ Soundcheck on DJ Beatz' 1Xtra show. The young singer/songwriter put her own twist on the Womack & Womack classic, whilst interpolating in some lyrics from the aforementioned collaboration with Disclosure. Massive fan of this lady.

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Tuesday
Jun262012

Charlotte O'Connor - Call My Name (Cheryl Cole Cover)

Blackburn-born singer/songwriter Charlotte O'Connor puts her own acoustic Soul twist on the #1 hit single from Cheryl, formerly known as Cheryl Cole, which is produced by Calvin Harris. This is pretty special.

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Saturday
Jun232012

Frank Ocean reveals tracklist & cover art for 'Channel Orange'

After dropping off the 9 minute long lead single earlier this month, R&B crooner Frank Ocean today revealed the cover art and tracklisting for his highly anticipated debut album 'Channel Orange', which is set to drop July 17th. Cannot wait for this, and cannot wait to hear the André 3000-featuring 'Pink Matter'.

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Wednesday
Jun202012

Bon Iver - Who Is It? (Bjork Cover)

Between headlining festivals and designing a shoe that features fish bone (yes, fish bone) graphics, Bon Iver have found time to record a special iTunes session that dropped today. The EP features seven performances, including a cover of Bjork's 'Who Is It?', which has been a staple track in their set since the self-titled sophmore album was released last year. This is beautiful, as is everything that this band does. Buy HERE.

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Wednesday
Jun202012

Kyra - Overload (Dot Rotten Cover)

During her session for CJ Beatz on his 1Xtra Soundcheck show, upcoming singer/songwriter Kyra performs her own take on the new Robert Miles-sampling single from Grime artist Dot Rotten. Cool cover, expecting big things from this lady. Get your copy of 'Overload' HERE.

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Sunday
Jun172012

Easy Star All-Stars - Billie Jean (Michael Jackson Tribute)

Reggae cover legends Easy Star All-Stars drop off the first single from their forthcoming tribute album 'Thrillah', which will drop August 28th and (as you can probably guess) will be paying homage to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. First up they have reworked 'Billie Jean', and on the album the All-Stars will be joined by The Green, Steel Pulse, Spragga Benz & many more, to help transform some of MJ's most iconic hits. Stream below and get your free download HERE.

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