
Sonnymoon are a quirky duo – part indie-kid, part electro-hop. They released a free album not so long ago, Golden Age which is a mixed bag (according to me) – it’s definitely interesting and different, I just can’t figure out if I like it or not. But, I will say that their cover of Drake’s Housatlantavegas is pretty darned brilliant. They manage to hit that melancholy mood just right, highlighting the surprisingly touching melody and effectively conveying the message – “We know strippers say they like their job, but we all know it just ain’t right, so stop frontin’ and put your clothes on before I’m forced to give you a dollar because you’re working your ass off after all and I feel bad even though I don’t want to encourage this type of behavior.” Or am I just reading waaay too much into it?! Well, I guess y’all know how I feel about strippers now.
Check it out for yourself, then download.
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Download Sonnymoon – “Houstatlantavegas” (the track)
Download Sonnymoon – Golden Age (the album)



I'm Lucy Beer and I run this here blog. I like soul, hip-hop and electronic music, and anything that blurs those lines. You can reach me at: music[AT]beatlife.net - please don't attach MP3 files - provide links to download or listen to them. Also, if you're a rapper and your name is 'Lil something, it's probably not a good fit for this blog ;)
3 comments
Belle Boussole says:
Aug 10, 2010
Man, if I had a nickel for every Drake cover I’ve heard in the past two months. What gives!? Having said that, this one is SUPER cool! Definitely tripped out, but grounded with the jazzy, souled out keyz. Nice.
Enter the Golden Age | Vehem Magazine says:
Feb 4, 2011
[...] created a buzz to be reckoned with, some of which can be attributed to their cover of Drake’s Houstatlantavegas as Wise brings a gorgeous timbre to what was once Drake’s autotuned drone. Sonnymoon [...]
shapes says:
Oct 24, 2011
this is the best cover of this song imo