A great collaboration expands creativity and elevates the profile of all parties involved, a winning strategy that Wells Fargo encourages all the time. It’s why they work together with their customers to discuss their financial goals and help their hard-earned money go as far as possible. Hip-Hop music is a juxtaposition of styles by default. DJ’s took songs from a smorgasbord of genres (Rock, Folk, R&B, et. al.) and mind vinyl records for just the right portion of song that would send dance floors into a frenzy.
We’ve seen this happen time and time again as Hip-Hop went from what the shortsighted dismissed as a fad to the worldwide phenomenon it continues to. Here’s a look at a few standout records that highlight the collaborative nature of the genre.
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Aerosmith + Run DMC “Walk This Way”
DJ’s used to cut up Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” thanks to its knocking drum break. Then Run-DMC got the idea to not just sample the record, but actually cover it along with Aerosmith. The result was a smash hit in 1986 (the original was from 1975) and the revitalization of Aerosmith.
We’re hoping Steven Tyler and company said thank you to Run, DMC and the late, great DJ Jam Master Jay.
Daft Punk + Pharrell + Nile Rodgers “Get Lucky”
Daft Punk, by way of Paris, France, are legends in the electronic music game. Pharrell Williams is a legend in Hip-Hop thanks to that Neptune sound (to quote Jay Z). Nile Rodgers and his guitar are co-founders of renowned band Chic. Imagine if all that creativity linked in one song…
“Get Lucky” was the lead single to Daft Punk’s 2013 album Random Access Memories and became a worldwide smash hit, earning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Pitbull + Ne-Yo + Afrojack + Nayer “Give Me Everything”
“Give Me Everything,” off Pitbull’s 2011 album Planet Pit, is one of the best selling singles of all time. All. Time.
Written by Pitbull and produced by Dutch DJ Afrojack, the song includes R&B crooner Ne-Yo holding down the hook and additional vocal assistance provided from Latin Pop singer Nayer aka Nayer Regalado.
All those chef’s in the kitchen helped the Miami rapper achieve his first no. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.
