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Soul music star Aloe Blacc – best known for his lead vocal on EDM DJ Avicii's international chart-topper and his own hit has launched a project covering well-known rock songs. will be made up of a pair of EPs, with the first volume released on June 7. The songs included on the EP will be by , by , the ' , 's and 's classic .

Blacc's version of the latter is already online. "I’ve always been a fan of ’s lyrics and voice," says Blacc. "In this version of , which I’ve tried to cover multiple times, I’ve now re-imagined it with a soulful, jazzy sound.



” Referring to the project, Blacc adds, "I’ve always been drawn to the emotional depth and powerful messages in these songs. With I wanted to honour the originals while also bringing my own perspective to the music. I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.

" The two EPs were produced by the in-demand Otis McDonald – best known for his copyright-free audio libraries used to soundtrack viral videos on YouTube and Facebook – and recorded at his TrackTribe West Studios in San Francisco. The pair released a single together, , in February. "Even though rock is a derivative of blues, there’s a different character," in 2018.

"Blues is more laid-back and relaxed and contemplative, where rock is more expressive and deliberate. And I think that with those kinds of things, you get a sense of the people from the sound and style of music." Blacc will release a second track from next week.

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