Third instalment of the Tru Thoughts Covers compilation series brings together unique and captivating cover versions by artists on the roster, that have been released and loved as album tracks, singles or one-offs. Featuring covers of originals from a host of iconic artists including afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti; peripheral soul figure William DeVaughn; pre-eminent jazz fusion band Weather Report; American music innovator Duke Ellington; anthemic jungle duo Shy FX and Apache; golden Age hip-hop duet Pete Rock and CL Smooth; idiosyncratic and elliptical singer-songwriter Frank Ocean, plus many more Tru Thoughts Covers 3 makes for an exceptional listen, recontextualising well-loved classics with a fresh edge.
As well as contributions from familiar Tru Thoughts faces there is an exclusive unreleased tune that has been sought out and signed specifically for this compilation, Adam Prescott and Deemas Js collaborative flip of Peter Rock and CL Smooths They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y). Curated and compiled by Tru Thoughts A&R, founder and renowned DJ Robert Luis.