Ariel Posen, Sistermamalover | COVERS

In the 13^th edition of COVERS (2023), Ariel Posen delivers a compelling rendition of “Sistermamalover,” originally performed by Lenny Kravitz.

Ah, it’s time to get cozy and totally cover up! In COVERS, we highlight a musician or band covering songs by another musician (likely a popular musician). COVERS separates itself from a related column, Head 2 Head 🗣️ only highlighting the musician who covers, as opposed to the original/most famous performer. COVERS is open to both established musicians and musicians who may not be as well-known. In the 13^th edition of COVERS (2023), 🎙 Ariel Posen delivers a compelling rendition of 🎵 “Sistermamalover”, originally performed by 🎙 Lenny Kravitz.

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“I’ve gone from talking to walking / You touch me deep down inside.” Ooh la la!  Those are the opening lyrics from the 2004 🎙 Lenny Kravitz song, 🎵 “Sistamamalover”.  In August 2021, guitarist and vocalist  🎙 Ariel Posen recorded a rad cover of the nearly two-decade old song 🤘 (he calls it “Sistermamalover”).  In Posen’s hands, “Sistamamalover” opts for less BPMs than the original – aka, it’s slower.  The slackened pace is a win, finding Ariel bringing his own originality.  How so? Well, the signature chordal, rhythm guitar riffs get a bit more spice, differentiating it instantly.  The core of “Sistermamalover” remains, particularly the riffs during the chorus section, but Posen doesn’t merely play it straight.

Vocally, Ariel Posen has a different voice than Kravitz, so naturally, as he sings, it hits different.  Notably, Posen opts to be more playful than overt, which ends up being successful.  You know what might even been more successful than his vocals? His electrifying guitar solo.  The distorted effects and his superb rhythmic cues make it #WINNING, period.  In an age where few people are revisiting 🎵 “Sistermamalover”, one of the best songs from Kravitz’s 2004 album, 💿 Baptism, Ariel Posen does a bang up job covering it.

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🎙 Ariel Posen • 🎵 “Sistermamalover” • 🗓 2021

Ariel Posen, “Sistermamalover”: Covers No. 13 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; Ariel Posen; Paul Brennan from Pixabay;  Sdf Rahbar on Unsplash]