This Marching Band Cover of Kanye West's "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1" Will Blow Your Mind

FAMU’s marching band become the next in line to take on a modern hip hop hit.

Music
351 0   Comments
Prefer Hypebeast on Google
Save

Kanye West‘s The Life Of Pablo highlight “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1” has been reworked by heavyweights like Hudson Mohawke and Dodger Stadium, but now the track has been given a very unique treatment by Florida A&M University’s marching band. During the 5th Quarter Classic Game between FAMU and Tuskagee University, the band dropped a colossal version of ‘Ye’s soulful hit, blowing everyone away with their epic arrangement.

FAMU’s marching band aren’t the first to take on Kanye; just last month, the Norfolk State University​ Spartan Legion marching band covered the song during their 2016 Family and Friends day. Last week, Southern University and A&M College’s marching band, The Human Jukebox, performed a huge rework of Drake’s global hit “Controlla.” Check out the incredible cover of “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1” above.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Beyoncé Expands ‘B'Day’ Into a 31-Track 20th Anniversary Edition With Unreleased Songs and a Pharrell Collab
Music

Beyoncé Expands ‘B'Day’ Into a 31-Track 20th Anniversary Edition With Unreleased Songs and a Pharrell Collab

The reissue adds first-time features with Maluma and Selena, and rebuilds the era’s videos from 35mm into 4K.

JISOO Pairs Playful Grooves With Dark Fairy-Tale Aesthetics on "CLICK"
Music

JISOO Pairs Playful Grooves With Dark Fairy-Tale Aesthetics on "CLICK"

Directed by Joseph Kahn, the video sets romantic chemistry inside an overgrown, post-apocalyptic amusement park.

Beyoncé Drops a $1,000 USD Empty Vinyl Crate, and Some Fans Are Calling It Highway Robbery
Music

Beyoncé Drops a $1,000 USD Empty Vinyl Crate, and Some Fans Are Calling It Highway Robbery

The $948.01 USD wooden box celebrates ‘B’Day’ but leaves the Hive questioning its steep price tag.


CDs Are Booming Again With 17.5 Million Units Sold in the First Half of 2026
Music

CDs Are Booming Again With 17.5 Million Units Sold in the First Half of 2026

Gen Z and Millennial buyers are purchasing CDs primarily as collectibles, with half not even owning a player.
5 Sources

A New Drake & Future Song is Coming Soon
Music

A New Drake & Future Song is Coming Soon

The first single off of ‘Beast Mode 16.’

Travis Scott Has Reportedly Been Hospitalized for Dehydration
Music

Travis Scott Has Reportedly Been Hospitalized for Dehydration

A photo is circulating that appears to confirm the news.

Kehlani is Back on Twitter
Music

Kehlani is Back on Twitter

She’s “back in this b*tch.”

Quentin Miller Leg Amputation Confirmed
Music

Quentin Miller Leg Amputation Confirmed

It hasn’t stopped him from “making good music, having faith and living life.”

UNDEFEATED & Gary Land Present the 'Allen Iverson Photo Book'
Sports

UNDEFEATED & Gary Land Present the 'Allen Iverson Photo Book'

Dedicated to the fans, the believers, and the legend himself, Allen Iverson.

Giuseppe Zanotti's Black High Top Sneakers Are Not for the Minimalist
Footwear

Giuseppe Zanotti's Black High Top Sneakers Are Not for the Minimalist

The shoes were inspired by Kid Cudi.


The Medicom Toy BE@RBRICK Design Contest Announces Its Winners
Design

The Medicom Toy BE@RBRICK Design Contest Announces Its Winners

Take a look at the one-of-a-kind models.

The New Balance M998PHO "Ash" Is the Perfect Simple Sneaker
Footwear

The New Balance M998PHO "Ash" Is the Perfect Simple Sneaker

Simple and sleek.

Gimme 5's Cut + Sew Shirt Is Constructed From Individual Elephant Brand Bandanas
Fashion

Gimme 5's Cut + Sew Shirt Is Constructed From Individual Elephant Brand Bandanas

Available in limited quantities.

A New Drake and Future Song Is on Its Way
Music

A New Drake and Future Song Is on Its Way

Atlanta meets Toronto once again.

atmos & Kinetics Release Exclusive Renditions of the Decruz Summit Jacket
Fashion

atmos & Kinetics Release Exclusive Renditions of the Decruz Summit Jacket

The hi-tech Columbia jacket gets refashioned for this winter.

Apple Debuts Cinematic iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 Commercials
Tech & Gadgets

Apple Debuts Cinematic iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 Commercials

More like short films.

More ▾