While starring in Netflix’s hit series beef, Steven Yeun got a chance to showcase his church-bred musical skills when his character sang a cover of Icubus’ turn-of-the-century hit “Drive.” Now, A24 Music has released the full track as part of the show’s bonus track EP. Stream it below.
Created by Li Chengzhen, beef Centered on Yeun as Danny Cho and comedian Ali Wong as Amy Lau. After getting involved in a road rage incident, their lives intertwine and take a dark path. The pivotal scene in Yeun’s performance of “Drive” occurs in episode 3, “I’m Owned by the Cry,” when Danny tries to find meaning in life by reconnecting with his faith through the praise band at his ex-girlfriend’s Orange County church.
during an interview los angeles timesLater, Lee revealed that the cover was put on the show after he and Yeun talked about growing up performing secular music in church. “I’d say, ‘Oh, have you ever hung out after church with a Taylor Series 7 guitar and tried to sing secular songs?'” Lee said. “He’d say, ‘Yeah, I did it.’ “Did you sing Nightmare? ’ ‘My God.’ The next thing you know, we had to put Incubus’ ‘Drive’ on the show because he and I used to sing it after church.”
“Drive” appeared on Incubus’ 1999 album, make yourself, and peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, while topping the US Alternative Airplay chart. It remains the alternative rock group’s biggest hit to date.
In addition to Yeun’s cover of “Drive,” the EP includes several tracks from The Haxan Cloak’s Bobby Krlic soundtrack. Play it in full below.
Next, Yuan will appear in the upcoming Marvel anti-hero ensemble movie thunderbolt.
Beef: Bonus Track artwork:
Beef: Bonus Track Track list:
01. Birds don’t sing, they scream in pain – Bobby Krlic
02. I was suppressed by crying – Bobby Krlic
03. Such Inward Secret Creatures——Bobby Krlic
04. I am a cage – Bobby Creek
05. Just Not All at the Same Time – Bobby Krlic
06. Numbers of Light——Bobby Krlic
07. Original Drama – Bobby Krlic
08. Drive – Steven Yeun as Danny Cho