New Song Review: Angelique Kidjo's Cover of "Born Under Punches"

in angelique •  7 years ago 

This evening, I discovered that Angelique Kidjo, pop star from Benin, has just dropped a new single that is a cover of the Talking Head's "Born Under Punches." Her upcoming record is a re-imagining of the famous post-punk outfit's album "Remain In Light" (1980).

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There is such raw talent in her voice, and the arranging of this cover is almost too good. In fact, it is exactly what I would hope a modern version of this song would sound like, with the African percussion, transcription of the guitar, bass, and synthesizer parts, and vocals.

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