What makes a strong cover song? If it has anything to do with putting a soulful spin on the original tune (and adding some hilarious lyrics for good measure), then Erykah Badu's interpretation of Drake's "Hotline Bling" is a damn good cover song.
That said, the word "cover" doesn't even do her version justice. She remixed it to give it a fresh feel that's distinctively her own. And — dare we say — the result may just blow Drake's song out of the water.
And about those new lyrics? Behold: Lines like, "If you're calling to beg for some shit in general, press 4," and, "If you're calling to ask for some free tickets in a city near you, and know she don't really fuck with you like that, press 7."
Out-of-left-field lyrics aside, her cover is truly something special — and more than worth a listen or two. Click play below to witness it yourself.
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