Every oncei n a while, two music greats from completely different backgrounds and genres will team up. The result? Absoulute bliss! I think the most well-known of these pairings have involved a rapper/chanter on one end. Maybe that's because rap/hip-hop/reggae are genres prone to duets/featured artistes. Or maybe it feels that way because rap/hip-hop/reggae is so far removed from pretty much all the other genres.
Either way, here are three of my fave cross genre collabs.
Over and Over- Nelly feat. Tim McGraw. 2003.
Numb/Encore- Jay-Z and Linkin Park. 2004.
Stan- Eminem featuring Dido. 2000.
Love Like This- Natasha Bedingfield featuring Sean Kingston. 2007.
Bittersweet- Kanye West and John Mayer. 2006. (not an official video) Also there's an F-bomb in there, so if you're sensitive to that, or listening in a sensitive enviroment, be warned!
How about you? Fave collabs, cross-genre or otherwise?
Peter Straub and Stephen King: The Talisman. Pure magic but they didn't cross genres so this is strictly collaboration.
ReplyDeleteI also have to admit that I really love Eminem. I don't tell many people...its a secret.shhhhh
I do love it when people cross genres. The test of true talent is being able to throw yourself into something you're uncomfortable with and then succeeding!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Marsha on the collaboration between Peter Straub and Stephen King. :)
I loved "Collision Course" by Jay Z and Linkin Park. I agree about hybrid mixes bringing a little something extra to the table. Wish I could play your posts.
ReplyDelete