Stu Reid Under The Covers: Samuel Does Drake, Dirty Projectors Do Dylan, and Hugo Does Hova

A grab bag of covers here for your enjoyment, ranging in styles and feels. The first is a dancey remake of Drake's "Find Your Love," by Samuel under the supervision of The Knocks. Where Drake's original is brooding and pensive, this version jives more with Samuel's style, bringing it up a notch and lightening the mix. The Knocks' contribution is clear, and it's a fun take on a decent song.

The second takes a similar approach - a lighthearted stab at a rap tune. Hugo takes Jay-Z's "99 Problems," one of the most mashed songs in history, and shakes it up with a bluegrass slant. Hugo's voice is unique, certainly, but  the key lies in the cadence, applying a liltingly woodsy phrasing to Jay's hard verses. It's great. Drop this on your mix with Dynamite Hack's "Boyz In Da Hood" and The Gourds' "Gin and Juice."

Finally, a change of pace from Dirty Projectors, those masters of songwriting and dark beauty. The ladies start the Projectors' cover of the iconic Bob Dylan, but it's really all about Dave Longstreth here. The intriguingly unique voice of a genius covering another such artist is a recipe for awesome, and this track doesn't disappoint. Kind of refreshing to hear a stripped down and simple tune like this from the Dirty Projectors.

Samuel - Find Your Love (Drake Cover Produced by The Knocks) (YSI) (filesavr)

Hugo - 99 Problems (Jay-Z Cover) (YSI) (filesavr)

Dirty Projectors - Dark Eyes (Bob Dylan Cover) (YSI) (filesavr)