This week In One-Off Collaborations 16/52

Robert Plant & Queen, Guns N’ Roses & Angus Young, Joan Jett, Miley Cyrus & Dave Grohl, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney & Joe Walsh, Sting & Backstreet Boys, Massive Attack & Portishead, Korn & Robert Smith, David Bowie & Peter Frampton, Iggy Pop & Kate Pierson, Mary J. Blige & Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder & John Legend, Dr John, Professor Longhair & The Meters

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°106 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

Pharrell’s slick falsetto shines on “Angel,” blending R&B charm with minimalism, landing at #15 in the UK. Kanye’s “Gold Digger” pairs witty lyrics with Jamie Foxx’s Ray Charles-inspired hook, dominating charts. Baha Men’s absurdly catchy “Who Let the Dogs Out” thrives on its chaotic energy, while Mary J. Blige’s emotive “Be Without You” balances vulnerability with modern R&B polish.

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Singing With Stevie Wonder

Steve Harvey, Jamie Foxx, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Rolling Stones, George Michael, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones, Ray Charles

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°411 – 2010s Music Videos

Tracks like Migos and Drake’s “Walk It Talk It” stick to hypnotic beats and catchy repetition, with a retro-themed music video adding light humor. AJ Tracey’s “Ladbroke Grove” blends UK garage vibes with slick production, marking its chart success as a radio favorite, despite questions about deeper resonance. Rae Sremmurd’s “No Type” thrives on minimal production and brash simplicity, making it a mood-driven chart staple.

Drake’s “The Motto” introduces YOLO to pop culture on a minimalist beat, while Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s “Time of Our Lives” fuses pop appeal with motivational themes. Kid Ink and Chris Brown’s “Show Me” modernizes nostalgic hooks into a radio-ready club hit. Flo Rida’s “My House” keeps the energy light and accessible, anchoring his pop-hip-hop style. D-Block Europe’s “Kitchen Kings” leans into melodic trap, cementing their UK rap influence without breaking new ground.

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