Videos: Maya Rudolph Covers Prince w/ The Roots
Last night at Brooklyn Bowl, comedian/actress Maya Rudolph, vocalist Gretchen Lieberum and The Roots teamed up for a set of Prince classics. Rudolph and Lieberum, who go by the name PRINCEss, were clearly living out a dream and seemed to relish every moment.
A number of videos from the performance have surfaced so far via Brooklyn Glutton…
First, here’s the ensemble’s take on Purple Rain…
PRINCEss w/ The Roots – Purple Rain
Next, check out the group’s versions of Controversy and Dirty Mind…
PRINCEss w/ The Roots – Controversy and Dirty Mind
Here, the pair and The Roots cover Darling Nikki…
PRINCEss w/ The Roots – Darling Nikki
This video features Let’s Work and Lady Cab Driver…
PRINCEss w/ The Roots – Let’s Work and Lady Cab Driver
Finally, watch as the group tackles Head and Irresistible Bitch…
PRINCEss w/ The Roots – Head and Irresistible Bitch
You can watch this collaboration again tonight at The Capitol Theatre.
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