Sex And The City: The Movie was released on DVD last Tuesday, and though I didn’t pick it up (I’m engaged in an internal debate as to whether to make the jump to Blu-Ray), the occasion did remind me of a stellar cover song on its soundtrack.

India.Arie treats us to her take on Don Henley’s “The Heart Of The Matter.” The track originally appeared on Henley’s 6x-platinum The End Of The Innocence LP, and was a #2 rock hit in 1990. Arie invests her soul into the update and does a smashing job. Hear here:

The DVD release renewed talk of a sequel, though that may have been a bid to goose buzz. But if you’re looking for more than deleted scenes right this very minute, a sequel to the soundtrack did hit stores.

And in related SATC news, actress/singer Jennifer Hudson (who played Carrie’s assistant in the film) returns to being a singer/actress this week, issuing her eponymous debut on Tuesday.

To get Indie.Arie’s “The Heart Of The Matter,” purchase Sex And The City: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack via iTunes, Amazon. Unfortunately, single tracks aren’t available.