The Most Unexpected Cover Tracks Performed in the 1Xtra Live Lounge
April 2017 is all about MC Month on 1Xtra, so to celebrate we're looking back on some of the 1Xtra Live Lounge covers that really took us by surprise.
From indie-folk bands to R&B superstars to rock legends, we always love it when a 1Xtra performer takes on a song from a completely different style of artist.
Mic Righteous covers Gabrielle Aplin
Mic Righteous surprised us all by performing a cover of Gabrielle Aplin's version of The Power Of Love in the 1Xtra Live Lounge as part of 1Xtra's Hot 10 for 2013. Who else feels all Christmassy now...?
Stormzy covers Frank Ocean
In March 2017 Stormzy and friends - Ghetts, JHus, MNEK and Wretch 32 - performed four special tracks for Radio 1Xtra, including a stripped-back cover of Frank Ocean's Godspeed.
Kano covers David Bowie
Kano performed a mash up of David Bowie's 'Changes' and his own song 'Strangers' for Trevor Nelson in the BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge. 'Changes' was released over 45 years ago back in January 1972. We didn't realise how well grime and a Bowie classic would mix!
Wretch 32 covers Usher
Little Simz covers Daughter
Hot for 2015 artist Little Simz really stood out when she took on Daughter’s haunting song ‘Youth’ in the 1Xtra Live Lounge. Beautiful!
Angel Haze covers Beyoncé
Angel Haze put her own spin on Beyoncé's mellow classic track Drunk in Love for Trevor Nelson in the 1Xtra Live Lounge.
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