Boston-based trombonist and live performer Cus Campbell has released a new instrumental cover of Giveon’s Heartbreak Anniversary, translating the emotional weight of the R&B track through the voice of his trombone. Shared via Instagram, the performance captures the song’s melancholy tone without a single lyric, letting the horn carry the melody in a stripped-down and intimate arrangement.
“I felt this one 💔💔💔,” Cus Campbell wrote in the caption, pairing the post with visuals filmed by Peirc3.
Blending jazz, soul, and R&B, Cus Campbell has carved out a unique lane in live performance and instrumental reinterpretation. He first gained traction on TikTok in 2021 with trombone covers of Jon Batiste’s “Soul” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage,” performances that went viral and drew the attention of artists like Snoop Dogg, Russ, Big Sean, Joyner Lucas, and Masego.
His approach to covering popular songs with live instrumentation continues to resonate across social media, where he regularly shares performance clips and musical sketches. While Heartbreak Anniversary isn’t part of an official release, it adds to a growing body of work that reflects Cus Campbell’s creative use of the trombone as a storytelling tool.
The cover is available to view on his Instagram, where fans can also catch highlights from past performances and upcoming collaborations.
