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I always knew that somewhere hidden beneath Nicki Minaj's neon-lipped, booty dance-themed "Super Bass" video was a softer, more tender version. Cue USC college student Peter Lee Johnson.
Peter has been playing violin since he was 4 years old, and although I'm sure he's well-versed in all the violin standards, he turned to his YouTube channel to showcase his pop prowess, most recently with a cover of Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass." (Because I know then when I hear the words "Got stacks on deck like he savin' up," I definitely think "Bring out the classical instruments!") But as odd of a juxtaposition as it might sound like, the resulting cover is actually very sweet and gives us a bit of a romantic take on the bass-heavy song. Think Kanye West's "All Of The Lights" intro.
Aside from Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass," Peter has used his violin to cover Flo Rida's "Club Can't Handle Me," Cee Lo Green's "F*** You" and Katy Perry's "Firework." BONUS: He's also a cutie. #thankyouinternetgods
+ Check out Peter Lee Johnson cover Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" on the violin.