Bands & artists like Cover Drive

If you like Cover Drive, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

contemporary R&B

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Khalid

Khalid

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Khalid's blend of contemporary R&B and pop features catchy melodies and rhythmic hooks that resonate with youthful energy.

contemporary R&B
After the Sun Goes Down
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H.E.R.

H.E.R.

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H.E.R. combines smooth vocals with intricate instrumentation, creating a rich soundscape similar to Cover Drive's vibrant grooves.

contemporary R&B
Back of My Mind
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Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars

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Bruno Mars delivers infectious pop-infused R&B with lively rhythms and catchy choruses that mirror the upbeat vitality of Cover Drive.

contemporary R&B funk hip-hop
24K Magic
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SZA

SZA

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SZA's contemporary R&B style incorporates smooth vocals and groovy beats, creating an engaging atmosphere reminiscent of Cover Drive.

alternative R&B contemporary R&B hip-hop
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Tinashe

Tinashe

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Tinashe blends R&B with electronic influences, offering rhythmic interplay and catchy melodies akin to the energetic feel of Cover Drive.

alternative R&B hip-hop
Joyride
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Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak

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Anderson .Paak's fusion of funk, soul, and R&B showcases infectious grooves and rhythmic complexity that parallels Cover Drive's style.

alternative R&B alternative hip-hop contemporary R&B
Oxnard
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Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

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Janelle Monáe's innovative approach to R&B combines diverse influences and vibrant rhythms, echoing the lively spirit found in Cover Drive's music.

alternative hip-hop funk rhythm and blues
Dirty Computer
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Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa

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Dua Lipa's upbeat pop-R&B tracks are characterized by strong melodies and rhythmic grooves, making her a fitting recommendation for fans of Cover Drive.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Cover Drive?

Artists similar to Cover Drive include Khalid, H.E.R., Bruno Mars and SZA. Each shares elements of Cover Drive's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Cover Drive?

Cover Drive is primarily known for contemporary R&B. With a steady groove and rhythmic interplay between fresh melodies and rhythmic hooks, their music pulses with an infectious vitality that beckons movement.

Where should I start if I like Cover Drive?

If you enjoy Cover Drive, start with Khalid — their album "After the Sun Goes Down" is a great entry point. Khalid's blend of contemporary R&B and pop features catchy melodies and rhythmic hooks that resonate with youthful energy.