Discovering the Strands of Music

Bird Call - Pyramids

Originally by Frank Ocean

Extra Thread - Live on Saturday Night Live with John Mayer

I think the lead singer on this cover is awful.  BUT, the other members are sick.  The asian drummer is fuckin’ cool and my favourite part is at the 2:36 mark where they do a little instrumental.

Ray Gifted Keys - Come Over

Originally by Aaliyah

Usually I don’t post videos with shitty quality, but this dude can sing!  Only homie I’ve heard that can do this song justice.  It has a real raw feel to it.

Earthtones - Fall In Love (Your Funeral)

Originally by Erykah Badu

Extra Thread - (sample) Eddie Kendricks - Intimate Friends

VanJess - Refill

Originally by Elle Varner

Selah Sue - Appletree

Originally by Erykah Badu

Daniel and The Lion - Pilot Jones

Originally by Frank Ocean

One of the best channel orange covers I’ve listened to.  Keep em comin’!

Kally Rey - Gone

Originally by The Weeknd

N’Spyre - Make Up Your Mind

Originally by Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks)

If you were a The Fresh Prince of Belair fan, you’ll remember this track.

That sucks…  Youtube took the video off and I can’t find the full song for free.  Sorry everyone!  If it comes back, I’ll repost.

Gabe Bondoc - Adorn

Originally by Miguel

Yasmin - American Wedding

Originally by Frank Ocean

Extra Thread - (instrumental) Eagles - Hotel California

Yeah…  kinda on a Frank Ocean tip right now…

Rita Ora - Swim Good

Originally by Frank Ocean

She’s done it again…  The swag meter on this girl is definitely in the red.

Aaliyah - At Your Best (You Are Love)

Originally by The Isley Brothers

Extra Thread - Aaliyah f/ Drake - Enough Said

I still don’t know how I feel about Drake executive producing Aaliyah’s new album.  I get that he’s really into her and may be her #1 fan, but he didn’t know her.  I love 40’s slow, melodic beats and it should go well with her vocals, like in Enough Said, but truthfully, as much as I like Drake, I think his raps are going to ruin the album (just like it did this song).

Maria Z - Bad Religion

Originally by Frank Ocean

Extra Thread - Live on Jimmy Fallon

I felt a little iffy putting anything from channel ORANGE on here, since the album was so good, but I’ll give this cover my props.  Her voice is crisp and precise, and they didn’t use an instrumental.  I wouldn’t mind hearing that live at a club somewhere.

KRNFX - I Want You Back (4:03 mark)

Originally by The Jackson 5

I know it appears 4 minutes in, but I suggest you listen to the whole thing.  It’s fuckin sick.

Mar Variation - Selfish

Originally by Slum Village

Extra Thread - (sample) Aretha Franklin - Call Me