Finals week is here, folks. Now, if you're anything like me, you're procrastinating for your exam tomorrow, or you're cramming for the exam you have in 5 minutes. Either way, no study session is perfect unless it comes with a jammin' playlist. Plus, who doesn't love a good cover?
Here's a list of the top 10 best covers to get you through finals week. Enjoy!
1. Take Your Time - Adrian Marcel (Originally by Sam Hunt)
Here is a more Hip-Hop/R&B/Pop inspired version of this country hit. There might even be some gospel tones here. Point is, you'll love this one more than the original, and you won't be able to stop listening.
2. Fire N Gold - Gardiner Sisters (Originally by Bea Miller)
If you've never heard Fire N Gold by "X-Factor" contestant Bea Miller, you're seriously missing out. The original is made with raw girl power. These sisters have turned the jam into a sweet and angelic lullaby feat. killer harmonies. Must listen.
3. Where Are You Now? - Kiana Brown (Originally by Justin Bieber)
Now that we can all finally admit to being Beliebers, we can openly listen to this incredible cover of the first single off of Bieb's new album, Purpose. If you haven't heard of Kiana, she's famous for her cover of Hotline Bling. This one is just as good, if not better. Wait for the bass drop. Her voice is flawless.
4. Hotline Bling - ThirdStory (Originally by Drake)
Speaking of Hotline Bling, these guys have absolutely CRUSHED this song. They sing acapella (with the help of a looping pedal). It sounds like they should be singing with an orchestra at the Kennedy Center, but they're rocking out Drizzy instead. It's so good, you'll want to flip tables like Jesus in temple. Enjoy!
5. Dreams - Kiersten Holine (Originally by Fleetwood Mac)
We all know it's pretty gutsy to cover certain artists: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, etc. Fleetwood Mac definitely falls under this category... unless, of course, you're Kiersten Holine. Her rendition of this classic Fleetwood Mac song is everything you need to get you through a difficult day.
6. Elastic Heart/Love Me Like You Do - Conor Maynard (Originally by Sia and Ellie Goulding
Sia's music + Ellie's catchiness + Conor's voice = musical perfection. Welcome to the song you won't be able to get out of your head.
7. The Buzz - JB Drums (Originally by The Hermitude)
It seems that all the best music I'm finding these days is from cell phone commercials in between episodes of "The Mindy Project" and "How to Get Away with Murder". I heard this song during a commercial break and immediately had to Shazam it. You have to check out the original. The trick is that this is a drum cover. JB plays over this song and it sounds pretty sick. Take a listen.
8. Talking Body - Leroy Sanchez (Originally by Tove Lo)
This cover is what is giving me life right now. He hits every note without a problem. Dance it out out to this first thing in the morning to prep you for a day of heads down paper writing.
9. Latch - Daniela Andrade (Originally by Sam Smith and Disclosure)
Having trouble focusing? Need help falling asleep before a big test? Listen to this gloriously smooth and minimalistic version of the song that made everyone fall in love with Sam Smith.
10. 679 - William Singe
Singe is by far my favorite cover artist right now. He does an epic version of basically every song you love. He turns this famous hip hop single into the perfect slow jam.
