Usher's Pumped Up Kicks


On one hand, there’s Usher -- the fantastically mainstream, yet ever evolving veteran of an artist that even yours truly bestows his reluctant stamp of approval on. On the other? Foster the People -- the once unknown band I fell in love with when I saw them play the High Dive (Fremont) before anyone (including myself) knew they existed. What would happen if the two proverbial hands were to “clap?” Thanks to BBC, the world won’t be stymied with mere contemplation.

Backed by a full band, a couple keyboards, and armored under a denim vest, Usher covered Foster the People’s hit single, “Pumped Up Kicks,” when he appeared on BBC Radio 1 Live in what was truly a fantastic display of his talent, and a refreshing reminder of what can happen when certain musicians exploit their much appreciated versatility.   

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