Jon Batiste Hears Chappell Roan For The First Time

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

One of my absolute favorite things in the entire world, a thing that brings me joy no matter my mood, is witnessing artists create - especially if they themselves are having fun in the moment.

Jon Batiste is one of those artists, and the Pianote series with him is one of my favorites ever. The setup is basically that they give him a song he’s never heard before, usually with the music missing - in this case, he hears just vocals and drums from Hot to Go! If you’re a fan of Chappell Roan (and even if you’re not), watch how he cuts right to the heart of the song, and stay until the end to hear a beautiful interpretation of Hot to Go!