The version of Suzanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner” above isn’t the one that comes to mind when you hear the catchy melody. In fact, the song above is the original one, meant to be sung in a capella. UK dance group DNA (not to be confused with the NY no wave band) popularized the song with their remix that you can hear below.
Kanye West – Chain Heavy
Produced by Q-Tip, “Chain Heavy” didn’t make the My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album cut, but was instead released as the last G.O.O.D. Fridays track. I knew it sounded familiar and remembered Kanye sang it a cappella when he visited the Facebook Headquarters earlier this year. The video is posted below, along with the final cut of “Chain Heavy.”
Kanye West – Chain Heavy (feat. Talib Kweli & Consequence)
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Glasser – Home
I’ve recently started to see the name Glasser (Cameron Mesirow) on a few other music blogs I follow, so I finally gave it a listen. “Home” is a nice song to help introduce yourself to Glasser, laid back vocals and she uses the xylophone. That’s kick-ass and you know it. Her track “Apply” is more of an African-influenced drumming but she is still able to showcase her beautiful voice. Glasser is currently touring with Gayngs but unfortunately for those in Los Angeles, we wont be able to catch the two performing together. However, Glasser will be playing at the Troubadour November 3rd, which if you have the chance, should totally catch her live.
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Bonus! Enjoy Jamie xx’s remix of “Tremel”
Glasser – Tremel (Jamie xx Remix)
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