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Must-Listen: Beyonce and Andre 3000 Cover 'Back to Black'

Beyonce and Andre 3000 release their Great Gatsby cover of "Back to Black."
Beyonce and Andre 3000 Cover 'Back to Black'
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By Charlene Cooper · Updated October 28, 2020
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Beyonce and Andre 3000 join forces on their new and highly anticipated cover of Amy Winehouse’s 2006 hit, “Back to Black.” The duo bring a raw and sensual sound to the late singer’s dark track.

The song premiered on Friday night by Mark Ronson, the co-writer of the original Winehouse classic, on his East Villiage Radio show.

“I’m flattered and honored. I know Amy would be too,” said Ronson of the cover.

The song is pulled from The Great Gatsby soundtrack, set to drop May 7, which also featuresESSENCE Festival performer Emeli Sande, Jay-Z and Q-Tip.

Listen to the cover below and tell us what you think.