A male version of Lana Del Rey covering a Young Jeezy hit? Believe me, I thought it was a weird combination when it was sent to me, too! But, give this a listen and tell me it doesn't work for you -- I dare you.
Brooding vocalist
Paul Conrad is the man responsible for this quirky mix of genres, which comes after the Sydney-based artist announced himself with a couple of smoldering singles during the second half of 2013 ("
Heresy Baby" and "
Thanks for Nothing"). With new originals on the way, he's produced his own version of the Atlanta rapper's 2005 hit (which featured Jay Z pre-Beyonce). While it's pretty funny to hear Conrad's dark, remorseful tones discussing things like "about the scrilla, call me a Ghostface Killa" or "switched hustles, been killin' em ever since," this is actually a super catchy cover.
Paul Conrad will have a new single out in the coming months, with further full releases scheduled for later in the year.
I'm off. You can catch me in the club, pimpin', doin' my thang.