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Violinist’s covers of popular R&B songs are amazingly dope

Her version of 'Work' is lit.

 

Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

Posted on Mar 11, 2016   Updated on May 27, 2021, 2:40 am CDT

Rihanna‘s “Work” has been taken out of the club and brought into the symphony orchestra thanks to the musical talents of Ezinma Ramsay

The classically trained New York City violinist and electronic musician has posted several transformative covers of radio hits, including RiRi’s latest banger and Zayn Malik’s “PILLOWTALK.” They’re your favorite party bangers with a classical spin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mjagKZyEcw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co7xgONw8lY

Now whenever your mom disapproves of what’s on the radio today, just show her Ezinma’s YouTube channel, where you can check out the rest of her dope renditions.

Screengrab via Ezinma Ramsay/YouTube

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*First Published: Mar 11, 2016, 8:47 am CST