When artists that normally wouldn’t work together create music together, that’s how the best collaboration is born. See who we voted in as our favorites of 2019.
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Best Collaboration: Old Town Road – Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus
In 2019, hearing this unlikely collaboration between new rapper Lil Nas X and country veteran Billy Ray Cyrus was unavoidable. The song was on the charts for 19 weeks this year and was the longest leading number-one single in Hot 100 history. Even better, the catchy and hilarious collaboration birthed remixes which further featured Diplo, Young Thug, and Mason Ramsey. – Alyssa Buzzello
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Senorita – Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
This year the Mendes Army and Camilizers got what they have been wanting for a few years when Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello released “Senorita” in the summer. The two pop stars came together to release their second collab since their 2014 single. “Senorita” took over the radio and charts becoming #1 and most-streamed song of the year. The song is now up for an award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. – Ivy Sandoval
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Lonely – Jonas Brothers, Diplo
With so many fun and exciting collaborations this year, it’s hard to make this list. The Jonas Brothers and Diplo have a very interesting relationship — starting off with Diplo live-streaming Joe Jonas’ wedding to Sophie Turner on Instagram, to a Twitter takeover, to this great track being made. It’s relatable and fun with lyrics that bring people together. They even created a video to go along with the song and it’s another great example of artists from different genres coming together to make something great. – Lauren Klonowski
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Good As Hell (Remix) – Lizzo and Ariana Grande
The rising pop singer Lizzo teamed up with pop superstar Ariana Grande for a remix of her single “Good As Hell.” Grande added her own verse to the hit-making it an even more feel-good, women empowering anthem. The two most popular women in music right now coming together to end the year with a hit is what we all needed. – Ivy Sandoval
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Mean It – LANY and Lauv
For quite some time, Lauv and LANY had been teasing fans about the possibility of a collaboration. This fall, they finally graced their fans with “Mean It,” which perfectly blends Lauv and LANY’s sounds. “Mean It” details the feeling of wanting to mean more to someone even though you have always been their second choice. The emotion behind the song’s sentiment paired with the song’s production perfectly captures that pain and devastation. Just after the song’s release, LANY and Lauv released the video for “Mean It,” which appropriately represents the song and the story it tells. – Gina Scarpino
Who did you have as the best collaboration in 2019? Let us know in the comments below!
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