Banks Covers Aaliyah’s “Are You That Somebody”

By Ni'Kesia Pannell on Mar 20, 2014

First time visitor to our site and exceptional songstress, Banks has captured our hearts with her remake of Aaliyah’s hit single, “Are You That Somebody?”.

Delivering an acoustic version of the 1998 smash, Banks did an outstanding job during her BBC Radio 1 live performance. While music lovers may remember her from her set on The Weeknd’s tour last year, this year is proving to be more promising for the eccentric singer.

Although R&B fans may not be too familiar with Banks, the “Fall Over” singer is sure to catch your ear with the awesome cover that “Baby Girl” would be proud of.

Take a listen to the incredible sounding L.A. native below:

Ni'Kesia Pannell

Ni'Kesia has previously held the titles of Managing Editor, Assistant Editor and — most recently — Editor-in-Chief for ThisIsRnB.com. She is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and on-air lifestyle expert, and has contributed for reputable publications such as ESSENCE, Teen Vogue, Allure, INSIDER, Business Insider, Lonely Planet and more. She currently serves as a contributing editor and consultant for TIRNB. Stay connected with her on social media at @kesi_p.