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Snoop Dogg and Layke Put Funky Twist On Hit Song “Happier”

Mark T — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:47:20 +0000

Marshmello and Bastille smash hit “Happier” is one of the best collaborations of the last year, but Snoop Dogg and Layke somehow come up with a way to make it even more upbeat. Their cover of this song is a funky version of the original, and they recorded it for a good cause.

Indie star Layke said Snoop was immediately on board, after learning all the proceeds will go to charities supporting children in need.

“Snoop was amazing and immediately into the idea because he himself gives so much back to the community and it just kind of evolved into something bigger and it’s become something really exciting and I think we can do some real good with it!” explained Layke.

They could’ve gone with pretty much any song, but felt this Marshmello and Bastille colab is the perfect choice. Despite the somber tone of the original, they managed to put a spin on it and make it more upbeat and hopeful.

“I felt like ‘Happier’ was the perfect song because it’s all over the world right now, everybody loves it, and I think there’s a lot of different things you can take away from that song and its meaning,” explained Layke.

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Miley Cyrus Covers “No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande

Lina D — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 07:23:40 +0000

We’ve heard several amazing covers of Ariana Grande’s songs in the last few weeks, and Miley Cyrus just graced us with another one. She broke our heart with her soaring version of “No Tears Left To Cry.”

She transformed Grande’s smash hit into an emotional acoustic piece, alongside Mark Ronson. They recently won us over with their new single “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart” and performed these two songs at BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.

Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande became household names around the same time and followed a similar career path. They found success as child stars on the set of Hannah Montana and Victorious before becoming musical sensations.

Cyrus recently revealed she’s been texting Grande on regular basis, and said it would be nice if they could hit the clubs and play their new songs one of these days.

“I’ve been trying to start a real relationship and not ask her to work or collaborate too much. I feel like she could use a friend and I could use a friend, I’d love to start that relationship with her,” explained former Disney princess.

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Funk Meets Gospel in The 1975’s Cover of “Thank U, Next”

Nikoleta P — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:44:23 +0000

Ariana Grande’s chart-topping song “Thank U, Next” has been stuck in our heads for weeks. The members of indie pop band The 1975 apparently feel the same way, and they just dropped an amazing cover of this empowering break-up anthem.

The English quartet recently made a stop at BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to promote their third studio album A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships. Instead of simply performing a few songs from their latest record, the guys of The 1975 put aside a couple of minutes to pay homage to Ari.

“Grande is the main protagonist… in most people’s lives. She’s had a right old tough time and I like her a lot, and she’s got a great voice. And I don’t. So I’m gonna sing one of her songs,” said band’s frontman Matty Healy before delivering an amazing cover of “Thank U, Next.”

The 1975 version of the hit song is the perfect reflection of their funky sound, but it also features several gospel singers who provided backup vocals during the band’s Live Lounge performance. Grande seems to be in love with their cover of Thank U, Next just like the rest of us, and she even shared it on her Twitter.

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10 Exceptions to the “Covers Can’t be Better Than the Original” Rule

Amanda C — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:04:04 +0000

People frequently make the claim that a cover simply cannot be better than the original song. Although this is often true, there are a few exceptions to that rule. Here are 10 of them.

Twist and Shout (The Beatles)

Despite being one of The Beatles biggest hits, they didn’t actually write this song. It was originally written by The Isley Brothers.

Valerie (Amy Winehouse)

Again, this track is one of the most well-known songs sung by Amy Winehouse, but it wasn’t written by her. It was actually written by The Zutons.

I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston)

The track which defined Whitney Houston’s career was actually written by Dolly Parton.

The Man Who Sold The World (Nirvana)

It’s not often that we would rank Nirvana over David Bowie, but this article is all about exceptions. Their live unplugged cover of the Bowie original is spot on.

Mad World (Gary Jules)

‘Mad World’ was originally by Tears For Fears but Gary Jules and Michael Andrews slowed it down and stripped it back in this superb cover.

Dazed and Confused (Led Zeppelin)

Jake Holmes released this song in 1967 but Led Zeppelin made it famous in 1969.

I Fought The Law (The Clash)

Many bands covered this song but The Clash’s edgy punk cover of this Bobby Fuller Four original is what kicked off their musical careers.

Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)

Leonard Cohen’s original ‘Hallelujah’ is beautiful but Jeff Beckley’s cover is haunting.

All Along The Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix)

Bob Dylan’s original version is a classic, but Jimi gave it the edge that was missing.

I Need A Hero (The Fairy Godmother from Shrek 2)

This is no disservice to Bonnie Tyler’s iconic original but this cover is iconic.

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