Within the yr of twenty-double-two, there have been numerous artists who doubled up within the studio. Collaborations on songs — and, in a single case, a whole album — supplied up twice the star energy on the radio, charts and streaming providers this yr, particularly the place hip-hop, pop and Latin music had been involved.
In some circumstances, collabs in 2022 noticed two titans of the identical style teaming up collectively. There was Unhealthy Bunny with Rauw Alejandro, Drake with Jack Harlow. There was Rauw Alejandro, once more, with Shakira, and Drake, once more, with 21 Savage. After which there was pop royalty of various a long time unifying for one epic remix. (Props to Elton John and Britney Spears.)
In different circumstances, a number of the yr’s notable collabs featured two artists from completely different kinds coming collectively for one wonderful observe. Dua Lipa introduced her dance-pop aptitude to Megan Thee Stallion‘s rap prowess on the latter’s “Sweetest Pie” from August album Traumazine, and Charlie Puth had one in all Ok-pop’s greatest stars, BTS‘ Jung Kook, be a part of him on his single “Left and Proper.”
“With every thing that it takes to make hits, to have the ability to share these moments with different artists is simply lovely,” Future, one in all this yr’s greatest serial collaborators, beforehand instructed Billboard about his initiatives with artists comparable to Drake, Gunna and Younger Thug. “Simply with the ability to get there within the studio, gel with different artists properly and be capable to provide you with songs is particular.”
Hold studying to see Billboard‘s roundup of some 2022’s greatest collaborations beneath — and hey, perhaps even seize a pal to learn it with you.
