Trey Songz Covers David Bowie's 'Life on Mars?' For HBO's 'Vinyl'
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The new HBO hit show Vinyl has been receiving some pretty raved reviews.
Today, Complex premiered a cover of David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" done by R&B singer Trey Songz, which is scheduled to be featured on an upcoming episode of the show.
The "Life of Mars?" cover from Trey is a piano driven R&B styled approach to the song that gives it a whole new identity.
It's some of Trey's best vocal work on a song yet not overdone in any way.
"When I was approached last summer by the producers of Vinyl, the first thing I thought was, 'Damn thats a David Bowie song!!'" said Trey in a email statement to Complex.
"I was honored that the producers thought of such a legend and myself in the same breath. I had to do what I do best, because Icons like David paved the way.
After learning of his passing I knew that this was a special moment in time and this cover became my personal tribute to David.
Experiences like this have helped to shape my future and respect the past of others before me. This has become a very special moment in my career and I am blessed and grateful to be apart!"
The track is a part of the Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Volume 1.6 album that will be released on March 18.
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