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Top 6 Acoustic Covers of Hip Hop Numbers

Top 6 Acoustic Covers of Hip Hop Numbers

Acoustic versions of popular songs have a special space in our hearts. Because they spin a classic number in a new direction laced with simplicity. For time immemorial, many acoustic covers have gained close recognition as the original tracks. But with YouTube and digital technology, acoustic renditions now have high video production value and audio quality, which is climbing notches by the minute. But, simplifying a hip hop song down to the basics of a guitar or keyboard is like mixing chocolate and cheese as the two genres exist as polar opposites. Here’s a list of 6 hip hop songs that have been emulated in style, to perfection.

Look at Me Now – Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes

Cover by: Karmin

Anyone who thinks rapping is easy business let us introduce you Busta Rhymes. The speed with which his rap travels you’ll think speed of light is slow. Amy Renee Heidemann from the cover group Karmin does it effortlessly in the video.

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Thrift Shop – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Wanz

Cover by: Alex G

21-year old American indie singer-songwriter Alex G’s rendition of “Thrift Shop” has over 11 million views on YouTube. Flashy background lights, a single camera setup and the magic of post-production is what makes this acoustic rendition sound better than the original.

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Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton

Cover by: Alex G and Tyler Ward

Alex G strikes again with Macklemore’s “Can’t Hold Us” but this time as a collaboration with Tyler Ward (known for his cover of Michael Jackson’s “We Are The World” that saw 1.5 million views). Covers kept aside, she even launched her debut EP of original songs titled Found in 2012 (listen here).

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99 Problems – Jay-Z

Cover by: Philadelphia Grand Jury

Can you imagine a cute country-style version of Jay-Z’s single “99 Problems”?  Philadelphia Grand Jury has done it! After listening to their version there won’t be one problem let alone 99,  because you’ll be scratching your head, wondering what just hit you, smiling like an idiot.

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Heartless – Kanye West

Cover by: The Fray

The 2008 single “Heartless” by Kanye West was a smashing hit by itself until The Fray came along and did their personalized edition of the song. Post that, “Heartless” was remembered as a song done by The Fray. But Kanye had a Kardashian. So everyone won!

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Hey Ya! – OutKast

Cover by: Obadiah Parker

Obadiah Parker, a songwriter from Arizona, released his EP which comprised of covers and originals. But when the video of him playing the acoustic version of OutKast’s “Hey Ya!” in 2006 went viral, he instantly touched popularity.

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