The latest collection of pop-turned-classical hits features “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X), “Easy On Me” (Adele), and “good 4 u” (Olivia Rodrigo)
(New York, NY) – Vitamin String Quartet’s (VSQ) newest album, VSQ Performs the Hits of 2021 Vol. 2, is available today via Vitamin Records. The album features classical renditions of some of the biggest pop hits from the past year, including “Industry Baby” (Lil Nas X), “Bad Habits” (Ed Sheeran), and “good 4 u” (Olivia Rodrigo). The first single from the album, “Easy On Me” (Adele), was released along with a stirring music video featuring Genevieve Carson of the LA Contemporary Dance Company. Watch the music video and stream the album here.
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Vitamin String Quartet is starting 2022 with a traditional classic twist as they release nine new tracks as a part of their first album of the year, VSQ Performs the Hits of 2021 Vol. 2. Ranging from pop music, to hip hop, and to emotional ballads, this album captures the essence of VSQ and their ability to turn any song into a classical masterpiece.
“It’s always a revelation how our Hits albums wind up landing upon time of release. With these collections of songs, you’re trying to capture a moment in advance of a song’s legacy or a potential turn in an artist’s career. For instance, when we recorded the Adele piece, we didn’t know our players would be playing that song with Adele for her show. We don’t know if something like “Need To Know” will have a moment on TikTok. At the end of the day, because of the immediacy of the repertoire, the albums are as much of a surprise for us as they are for our fans…” comments James Curtiss, Director of A&R at CMH Label Group.
‘VSQ Performs the Hits of 2021 Vol 2’ Tracklist:
- Stay (The Kid LAROI feat. Justin Bieber)
- Industry Baby (Lil Nas X feat. Jack Harlow)
- Need to Know (Doja Cat)
- Easy On Me (Adele)
- Bad Habits (Ed Sheeran)
- Hurricane (Kanye West)
- good 4 u (Olivia Rodrigo)
- Happier Than Ever (Billie Eilish)
- Way 2 Sexy (Drake feat. Future & Young Thug)
Formed in 1999, Vitamin String Quartet has popularized classical music by merging modern hits with a classical edge to it. The stringed quartet has shown their adaptability to all genres of music, while bringing in a classical interpretation featuring stringed instruments such as violins, viola, and a cello.
The launch of Netflix original show, Bridgerton, in 2020 brought the quartet to the spotlight, as their versions of “thank u, next,”“Girls Like You,” and “In My Blood” were featured throughout the first season. VSQ quickly was put under the spotlight and became a fan-favorite of Bridgerton enthusiasts. Since then, the ensemble has reached over 1.5 billion streams worldwide, been featured on Billboard’s charts seven times, and was nominated for a Libera Award in 2021. With over 300 releases from artists such as Cardi B, Björk, and Studio Ghibli, Vitamin String Quartet is winning the hearts and ears of fans across the globe and creating a name for themselves as one of the most popular string ensembles in the world.