Maggie Rogers is currently busy promoting her debut studio album, but that’s not stopping her from giving homage to some of her favorite artists. The rising star recently transformed Whitney Houston’s smash hit “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” into a slow ballad that perfectly fits her sensibilities.
Rogers delivered her rendition of the ‘80s dance anthem while stopping by for an interview on the Canadian radio show The Strombo Show. She described Whitney Houston’s classic as an important part of her current tour, which she performs at every show. “This song comes on after we finish playing our last song and it’s been really special to see the crowd sort of turn into a dance party on its own with this song,” she explained.
Her mournful version of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” perfectly reflects the musical style Rogers curated over the years, starting with her breakout hit “Alaska”. Her life turned upside down after she performed this song in front of Pharrell Williams, who attended a masterclass held at her school.
Her career was on an upward spiral ever since, and Maggie Rogers really made a splash with her first album “Heard It in a Past Life”. It was released on January 18 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 Chart.
