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Published on September 16th, 2019 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

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Kiana Ledé Releases a Cover of SWV’s “Weak” as Part of Amazon Music’s R&B Rotation

Emerging R&B singer Kiana Ledé has released a cover of SWV’s ’90s R&B classic, “Weak.” Ledé take on the chart-topping classic is featured as part of R&B Rotation, a recently launched global playlist from Amazon Music that spotlights the best new R&B tracks out each week. Updating every Friday, the playlist offers a deep dive into the best in modern R&B, featuring everyone from exciting new talents like Kiana Ledé to established stars such as Khalid.

Listen to Kiana Ledé’s “Weak” (SWV Cover) (Amazon Original)” here:

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“’Weak’ by SWV is one of my favorite all-time songs,” says Ledé of the cover. It sums up everything I love about 90’s R&B. Great vocals and vocal arrangements along with beautiful chords. It’s a classic and one of my favorite songs to sing.”

A singer, multi-instrumentalist, and actress, Ledé has spent her career turning heads – whether it was with her landmark 2018 EP Selfless or her show-stopping roles on shows like MTV’s Scream and Netflix’s All About the Washingtons. In 2019, Ledé delivered her most dynamic and diverse musical statement to date on the Myself EP. In addition to the sexy and slick single “Can I,” the follow-up “Bouncin” [feat. Offset] popped off as a hit right out of the gate. A fusion of sultry R&B and nimble hip-hop, the track highlighted her punchy power and received glowing praise from Billboard, Hypebeast, VIBE, OnesToWatch, and UPROXX. The EP showcased the artist at her most raw, real, and relatable. Recent, Ledé also released a brand-new single, “Title,” an impressive tribute to undefined relationships. Ledé is currently on tour. Full dates below.

Amazon Music listeners can find Kiana Ledé’s cover of “Weak” on Amazon Music’s new playlist R&B Rotation, the home for R&B in heavy rotation. Customers can also simply ask, “Alexa, play the Amazon Original by Kiana Ledé” in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android and on Alexa-enabled devices. In addition to the new track, Amazon Music listeners can access hundreds of Amazon Originals featuring both emerging and established artists across numerous genres, available to stream and purchase only on Amazon Music.

 

Kiana Ledé Tour Dates:

9/13: Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo

9/16: Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole

9/19: Dallas, TX @ Cambridge Room

9/20: Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live

9/21: New Orleans, LA @ Republic

9/22: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)

9/24: Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend

9/27: Toronto, ON @ Embrace

9/28: Montreal, QC @ L’Astral

9/30: Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer

10/1: Boston, MA @ The Sinclair

10/3: Indianapolis, IN @ The Citadel Music Hall

10/4: Chicago, IL @ Promontory

10/6: New York, NY @ Webster Hall

10/8: Washington, D.C. @ U Street Music Hall

10/19: Honolulu, HI @ Republic


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