Take a Joy Ride with Derek Simpson’s Cover of Connan Mockasin’s “I Wanna Roll With You” - (3/12/20)
After releasing their spectacularly eclectic debut KiNG SUN LP back in 2019 and a sunny rework of NYIKO’s 9x16, Derek Simpson shares a delicate, sultry cover of Connan Mockasin’s “I Wanna Roll With You.”
From Derek:
“I Wanna Roll With You” has been a favorite song of mine ever since I bought a copy of Connan Mockasin’s “Caramel” in 2013. Currently, it is one of the only songs I know that I would describe as an eerie, sexy, shimmering slow-burner. I decided to try my hand at recording a version of this one as an homage to Connan and his influence on my own work ("thank you Connan!").
Derek Simpson's version of “I Wanna Roll With You” is out 3/12/20 on Trailing Twelve.
Written by Connan Mockasin (ASCAP)
Performed By Derek Simpson, Trailing Twelve (BMI)
Press Photos By Bryan Warner
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DEREK SIMPSON - I Wanna Roll With You
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Released 12 March 2020
Length: 05:47
BIO
Derek Simpson is an American recording artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. After gaining success with multiple free album releases on Soundcloud (under the pseudonym Planetarian) from 2013 to 2016, Derek moved from Boston to Long Beach to continue recording his own music and surround himself with other up-and-coming artists in need of songwriting help and production. Layering spacey guitar chords and electric piano lines with dense and introspective wordplay, Derek's music often explores the value of holding a positive perspective in the face of confusion or adversity. His respect for focus and hard work shows in his recordings, all of which are fully written, produced, composed, and mixed by himself.
Derek has produced music for Kevin Abstract, Dom McLennon, Rockie Fresh and more. His music has also been featured in Comedy Central's Workaholics.