Collaboratizing

With the collaboration of Eau Claire native Justin Vernon and Kanye West, I made the bold statement that the next big thing for the Music industry is going to be the all-star cross genre collaboration, here is a few collabs that will/should/need to happen..

Madonna + Danger Mouse

While it would be more accurate to say that this would simply be an album Produced and co-written by the Gnarls Barkley and Broken Bells member, a collaboration between Esther and Danger Mouse would seem to be a good fit for both. A joint performance at the Grammy awards a couple years ago mashing Hung Up with the Gorillaz Feel Good Inc adds to the case for a heavier, funkier Madonna.

Martina Topley-Bird - Phoenix (Danger Mouse Produced)



Justin Timberlake + Ratatat

I'm not sure why Justin is so reluctant to reenter the music space with an album of his own but teaming up with Ratatat would ensure great beats and stellar production for Timberlake's falsetto laden vocals to reign supreme. If anything has held Ratatat back, it is the lack of any vocals, instrumentals are great but it's often hard for me to think up a 'memorable' track, Timberlake would act as the cherry on-top of the ever so tasty electro-pop sundae.

Ratatat - Falcon Jab



MF Doom + Vampire Weekend

While this might seem like a ridiculous idea, I think that combining these two artists would create something utterly compelling. The big problem with MF is that he has overstayed or more accurately ran out of ideas with Madvillian and needs something to reinvigorate his musical sensibilities and I think the lighter tones and song writing of Vampire Weekend could provide an interesting backdrop for Doom.

MF Doom - That's That

Animal Collective + The Dream

Self Explanatory: Floaty electronic beats, a song writing direction that would make Animal Collective songs feel complete, and most importantly HATS!

Animal Collective - What Would I Want Sky*

*More towards the end of the song with the 'traditional' song part

Gorillaz + Blur

So I guess this is kind of cheating since it is really the same guy behind both of the groups, but a little more pop combined with the batshit insane ideas of Gorillaz is something i'd like to see. That and all of the meta humor that would happen in the music videos.

UNKLE + Rihanna

UNKLE is the kind of producer/artist that always seems to be on the verge of something great yet seems to fall short every time. I don't want to say I've disliked what Rihanna has done in recent years, but a departure from Eminem collaborations would be appreciated.Half of UNKLE's problem is that he chooses awful contributers, not awful in the sense of their performances, but in the sense of growing his popularity, or pushing himself as an artist.

Not sure what to post as an example as I think it would be a pretty big departure for both, but one I think both would be capable of.

Prince + Mark Ronson (But anyone would work)

I know that my love of Ronson is probably pushing this, but seriously, Prince needs to get with a real producer STAT.

Mark Ronson ft Daniel Merriweather - She's Got Me