Hip-hop and folk – doesn't go, does it?
Frankly, the chances of seeing Nas cover a Bert Jansch tune are one in a million. Different worlds, different spheres of influence, different modes of communication.
Well, maybe someone forgot to tell Emily Wells. The singer is steeped in acoustic songcraft, with a voice that would make Laura Marling fling her harp out of the window in jealous frustration. (Does Laura Marling own a harp? – Ed.)
Yet there are also traces of hip-hop. Listening to the arrangements, the beat, you can grasp a palpable sensitivity towards the rap universe. Which is what makes this new remix so effortless.
A Ninja Tune cohort, Kid Koala, knows a thing or two about beat-making – what with being one of the world's premiere turntablists 'n' all. He's able to lend another voice, a weight of experience to the track. Re-working new single 'Passenger' in his own unique style, you can listen to the results below.
– – –
Emily Wells is set to release new single 'Passenger' on April 29th, with her debut album to follow suit on June 3rd.
Get the best of Clash on your iPhone – download the app here
