Y’all know HBCU bands don’t play around one bit! From halftime shows to homecoming, they always come through with performances and lewks that get the crowd hype. But lately, these bands have been taking it up a notch, dropping covers of some of your favorite R&B hits that are so good, they deserve every ounce of hype. From Kehlani to Tyla, here’s a roundup of some of the hottest HBCU band covers that have fans talking.
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Jackson State HBCU Sonic Boom Serves ‘Folded’
The Sonic Boom of the South brought Kehlani’s smooth vibes to the field with their rendition of ‘Folded.’ Their precision, energy, and soulful horns made this performance feel like an instant classic. Back in September of this year, their crisp blue fits, along with the majorettes, had us ready to turn up in the club on a Tuesday.
Jackson State HBCU Also Slayed Tyla’s ‘Water’
Throwing it back to 2023, JSU had us all gagging with their cover of Tyla’s ‘Water.’ Rockin’ their iconic blue fits, the band’s instruments were shining like they stepped right out of the music video. And, the majorettes were straight-up serving baddie energy. Fans are still talking about the flawless mix of vocals and horns that had the whole stadium ready to turn up.
Alabama State Brings Erykah Badu’s ‘On And On’ To Life
Alabama State’s rendition of Erykah Badu’s ‘On and On’ had the crowd vibing with pure neo-soul energy back in 2023. Decked out in their bold yellow and black marching band uniforms, the horns, percussion, and choreography were flawless. Meanwhile, the majorettes served bawdy in black and gold, looking like they could step right onto a Beyoncé stage. Honestly, they gave Miss Badu a run for her money—she needs to call them ASAP for an album feature.
