"It takes two to make a thing go right,” Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock pointed out to listeners back in 1988. The music industry is full of talent and is thus a breeding ground for competition. That is why when talented forces work together to create something they couldn’t create on their own, it should be celebrated.
Whether it be two bands, four independent singers or three saxophone players, collaborations keep music new and exciting. This playlist highlights some collaborations throughout different eras and genres, especially in R&B and pop, where collaborations happen the most.
“Let It Go” – Keyshia Cole, Missy Elliot, Lil' Kim
“Consideration” – Rihanna, SZA
“Under Pressure” – Queen, David Bowie
“Strive” – A$AP Ferg, Missy Elliot
“I Love It” – Icona Pop, Charli XCX
“Cupid's Chokehold / Breakfast in America ” – Gym Class Heroes, Patrick Stump
“Fantasy (Remix)” – Mariah Carey, O.D.B
“My Boo” – Usher, Alicia Keys
“Put It In a Love Song” – Alicia Keys, Beyoncé
“Walk This Way” – Run-D.M.C, Aerosmith
“Work (Remix)” – A$AP Ferg, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, ScHoolboy Q, Trinidad James
“Recognize” – PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake
“Body on Me - Main” – Nelly, Akon, Ashanti
“Miss Me” – Drake, Lil Wayne
“Beautiful” – Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Uncle Charlie Wilson
“You’ve Got a Friend” – Carole King, James Taylor
“Crew Love” – Drake, The Weeknd
“Turn Your Lights Down Low” – Bob Marley & The Wailers, Ms. Lauryn Hill
“Lose Yourself to Dance” – Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams
“Ain’t Nothing” – Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign
“Mo Money Mo Problems” – Notorious BIG, Diddy, Mase