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These all female collaborations songs hit all the right notes. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best all-female collabs, remixes and duets.
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00:00 Welcome to Miss Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best all-female collabs,
00:10 remixes and duets.
00:14 20.
00:19 Problem - Ariana Grande Feat.
00:22 Iggy Azalea
00:28 Making the song of the summer is a tough task, but Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea knew exactly
00:34 what to do.
00:35 Following the success of Ari's album Yours Truly and Iggy's best-seller Fancy - more
00:40 on that in a bit - the two women teamed up to make Problem, otherwise known as the breakup
00:45 jam of 2014.
00:51 The jazzy saxophone combined with the infectious beat helped set it apart from other singles
00:56 released around the same time.
00:57 The music video's vintage aesthetic also played into its success and showed a different side
01:02 of Ariana's artistry.
01:04 She also took the chance to showcase her impressive range, while Iggy showed off her clever wordplay.
01:10 The single continued to catapult both of their careers into the stratosphere.
01:16 19.
01:20 Black Widow - Iggy Azalea Feat.
01:22 Rita Ora
01:29 So we've established that in 2014, Iggy Azalea was at the apex of her career.
01:34 She maintained that achievement by dropping Black Widow, featuring Rita Ora.
01:39 This bop hits different.
01:40 While Fancy was on the poppier side, this single is darker, and shows a different side
01:45 of the performer.
01:46 The lyrics focus on themes of revenge and anger, and Ora's passionate refrain maintains
01:51 that energy.
01:57 The anthem also introduced Ora to a broader audience, and helped her land her first top
02:02 10 hit in the United States.
02:04 With all the star power behind the tune, including Katy Perry, who helped write it, it only makes
02:09 sense that it became so popular.
02:13 18.
02:17 Say So - Doja Cat Feat.
02:19 Nicki Minaj
02:20 While Say So may have had its debut on Doja Cat's 2019 album Hot Pink, we couldn't be
02:25 more thankful that she decided to bring it into the new decade.
02:33 In May of 2020, she teamed up with Nicki Minaj to release a remix.
02:37 Given its previous virality, to say that some people were excited is an understatement.
02:43 Nicki of course is known for her immense talent and attitude, and used the feature as a chance
02:47 to prove her enduring top skills.
02:54 Doja's vocals combined with Minaj's signature flow helped create an amazing song.
02:59 The combination of their pure talent and 70s-inspired beat immediately propelled it up the charts.
03:08 17.
03:11 Fly - Nicki Minaj
03:12 Feat.
03:13 Rihanna
03:14 When Nicki first burst onto the scene, she immediately proved she was here to stay.
03:23 She released multiple singles from her first album, with one of the standouts being "Fly"
03:27 featuring Rihanna.
03:28 Rihanna was at the peak of her own career at the time, following the success of her
03:32 own iconic album, Loud.
03:35 Fly shows a more vulnerable side of Minaj, as she raps about her anxieties and perils
03:39 of achieving fame.
03:45 Rihanna bolting the chorus also helps sell the emotion of the song.
03:48 While it may not have had the same reach as her previous single, "Super Bass," it still
03:52 showcased her versatility as an artist, which has remained apparent in all her works since.
04:02 16.
04:06 Let Me Blow Your Mind - Eve
04:08 Feat. Gwen Stefani
04:10 Eve and Gwen Stefani were the duo of the early 2000s.
04:13 They weren't afraid to dabble in various genres together, such as their musical theater-inspired
04:18 hit "Rich Girl."
04:19 However, their most popular collab is Eve's "Let Me Blow Your Mind."
04:29 With an infectious old-school beat and plucky guitar overlay, it immediately makes a mark
04:34 before the lyrics even get going.
04:36 Eve effortlessly calls out haters throughout the verses, mocking them for ever having doubted
04:41 her success.
04:47 Gwen's cool, calm delivery of the hook complements the overall vibe, and also makes it impossible
04:52 to get the tune out of our heads.
04:54 The success of this banger proved that they both had earned their place at the table.
05:02 15.
05:05 Rain On Me - Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande
05:12 Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are both modern pop icons, and they make amazing work together.
05:18 Rain On Me uses house and EDM styles to create an upbeat groove, which shows off their powerful
05:24 voices perfectly, including Grande's gorgeous upper register and Gaga's spoken word delivery.
05:34 This bop was a glimpse of light in a very dark year, and gave listeners a chance to
05:40 escape for just a few minutes.
05:42 The duet was an instant success, and won the artists a slew of awards, including the Grammy
05:47 for Best Pop Duo Performance.
05:49 Plus, who could ever forget their iconic masked performance?
05:56 14.
06:00 Whatta Man - Salt-N-Pepa - En Vogue
06:08 You know a track has made its mark when it still sounds fresh decades after being released.
06:13 In 1993, rap group Salt-N-Pepa recruited the help of girl group En Vogue to release an
06:19 updated version of Linda Lindell's "Whatta Man."
06:28 En Vogue takes on the chorus, using their impressive harmonies to sell the emotion of
06:33 the lyrics.
06:34 The rappers do the verses, where they list all the things they love about their partners.
06:44 The cover added a modern and seductive edge to the original, and reintroduced it to a
06:48 whole new generation.
06:50 It's a timeless yet underrated love song that still resonates.
06:55 Whatta Man is still considered a shining example of pure girl power in hip-hop.
06:59 13.
07:00 Barbie World - Nicki Minaj - Ice Spice - Aqua
07:17 Nicki Minaj's fans have been referred to as "barbs" for most of her career.
07:22 So of course, her placement on the Barbie soundtrack was essentially a given.
07:27 She teamed up with Ice Spice, who had a meteoric rise to fame throughout 2023, to create Barbie
07:33 World.
07:41 It immediately went viral, with the success of the film making it even more widespread.
07:46 Sampling Aqua's "Barbie Girl" plays into fans' nostalgia in the best way possible, and makes
07:51 us love it even more.
07:53 The artists each showcased their distinctive styles, and this awesome jam proved that Nicki
07:58 still hasn't been knocked from the top, and that Ice Spice deserves every bit of her success.
08:07 12.
08:10 No More Tears - Enough Is Enough - Barbra Streisand - Donna Summer
08:21 Talk about a powerhouse team-up.
08:23 This incredible experience starts off as a classic ballad, before transforming into an
08:28 upbeat disco number.
08:35 Streisand and Summer take turns with the verses, highlighting their gorgeous yet distinctive
08:40 vocals.
08:41 They come together to create heavenly melodies, while warning listeners to leave their toxic
08:46 situations.
08:53 Despite the length of the extended remix versions, the production and their sheer talent helps
08:58 the song never overstay its welcome.
09:00 With this collaboration, both divas proved exactly why they were considered masters of
09:05 their craft.
09:06 This exemplary duet has fully cemented their place in pop culture for good, and it's easy
09:12 to hear why.
09:16 11.
09:20 Can't Remember To Forget You - Shakira - Rihanna
09:31 Whoever had the idea for these two to work together is a genius.
09:35 Shakira and Rihanna are both superstars in their own right, and teaming up only made
09:40 them shine brighter.
09:48 The latter joined the Colombian singer on "Can't Remember To Forget You", a multi-genre
09:53 anthem about moving on from a poor relationship.
09:56 Both stars were at the top at that point, making it an immediate success on the charts.
10:01 And with fans.
10:02 Given their individual reputations for creating bops, expectations were high, and they easily
10:08 cleared them.
10:09 Their individual styles meshed together perfectly over the guitar-laden chorus, and the video,
10:15 well, is also iconic.
10:18 10.
10:21 Fancy - Iggy Azalea - Charli XCX
10:28 More Iggy.
10:29 You knew this one was coming.
10:31 Covered by the Killers and, of all people, Gary Oldman, this collaboration helped turn
10:36 its young performers into household names.
10:43 The fourth single from Iggy Azalea's debut album, Fancy was a huge commercial success,
10:49 and held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks.
10:53 Awarded 2014's Most Streamed Song on Spotify, as well as a Grammy nod for Best Pop Duo/Group
11:00 Performance, Fancy's infectious chorus and awesome music video, which parodied 1995's
11:06 Clueless, ensured the track was everywhere.
11:16 Even though XCX had previously landed in the top 10, both musicians were relatively unknown
11:20 at the time, which only made Fancy's success even more impressive.
11:25 9.
11:27 Give Me All Your Lovin' - Madonna - M.I.A. - Nicki Minaj
11:31 While a mere footnote in Madonna's long and storied career, MDNA's lead single still marked
11:37 a significant moment in recent music history.
11:46 Bridging the gap between mainstream pop and rap, Madonna teamed up with Nicki Minaj and
11:51 M.I.A. for a high-energy romp filled with football chants and the singer's trademark extravagance.
12:04 Acting as a commercial for Madonna's upcoming album and her Super Bowl performance, Minaj
12:08 and M.I.A. are literally turned into cheerleaders to bask in the pop queen's presence.
12:20 Give Me All Your Lovin' definitely makes the most out of its unusual trio.
12:25 8.
12:26 Beautiful Liar - Beyonce & Shakira
12:35 A collaboration so good, the song needed to be released in multiple languages.
12:40 A single recorded for the deluxe edition of Beyonce's B-Day album, Beautiful Liar seamlessly
12:45 blends Queen B's usual contemporary R&B preferences with Shakira's Latin style to create a female
12:52 empowerment anthem for the ages.
13:01 After falling in love with the same man, the powerful ladies opt to move on as the guy
13:04 is not worth the effort.
13:13 Bringing together two of the industry's greatest singers, unsurprisingly, Beautiful Liar earned
13:18 a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
13:23 7.
13:24 Not Tonight - Ladies Night Remix
13:27 Lil' Kim featuring Angie Martinez, Left Eye, Da Brat, and Missy Elliott.
13:33 Originally featured on Lil' Kim's 1996 debut album, a year later, Not Tonight received
13:38 a remix version that celebrated gender empowerment and sisterhood.
13:50 Sampling Kool & The Gang's "Ladies Night," the remix surrounded Lil' Kim with some of
13:54 the biggest women performers of the '90s, mainly Da Brat, Missy Elliott, Angie Martinez,
14:01 and Lisa Lopez.
14:08 While the song formed part of the soundtrack for the Martin Lawrence film Nothing to Lose,
14:13 the music video helped promote a slew of other female celebrities, with the likes of Queen
14:18 Latifah and Mary J. Blige making an appearance.
14:22 6.
14:23 Me Against the Music - Britney Spears featuring Madonna
14:27 What happens when the pop queen meets the pop princess?
14:31 If your answer was "dance club magic," then this entry should come as no surprise.
14:42 The lead single from Britney Spears' fourth studio album, "Me Against the Music," allows
14:47 the two stars to trade lines before Madonna takes charge for the bridge.
14:57 While the song peaked at only number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was overshadowed
15:01 by Spears' other mega-hit, "Toxic," "Me Against the Music" is still an energetic and bombastic
15:07 club song that finds Madonna and Britney Spears at the height of their powers.
15:12 5.
15:13 When You Believe - Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey
15:16 Created as the big show-stopping number for DreamWorks' animated musical The Prince of
15:21 Egypt, Stephen Schwartz's "When You Believe" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song
15:26 at the 1999 Oscars.
15:36 Commercially and critically, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston's pop version was only
15:41 a modest hit, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
15:46 But how often does the industry produce a duet featuring two of the greatest vocalists
15:51 of all time?
15:59 With a theme of spiritual devotion, "When You Believe" is just on the right side of
16:03 cheesy.
16:07 4.
16:12 Telephone - Lady Gaga Featuring Beyoncé
16:15 While hardly a substitute for a terrible track, a fantastic music video can elevate a good
16:20 song to greatness.
16:24 There are precious few artists capable of going head-to-head with Lady Gaga, but Beyoncé
16:31 is definitely one of those rare exceptions.
16:34 A continuation of the paparazzi music video, Telephone finds the icons starring in a pulpy
16:39 tribute to Thelma & Louise, including a high-speed chase and a couple of dead bodies.
16:50 For the song itself, Telephone is actually about Gaga's fear of failing herself by not
16:56 working hard enough.
16:57 3.
16:59 The Boy Is Mine - Brandi and Monica Hey, if your musician is in need of inspiration,
17:04 they can do much worse than Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.
17:13 Serving as the lead single for both singers' second albums, "The Boy Is Mine" propelled
17:18 Brandi and Monica to the top of the charts and reigned supreme for a staggering 13 weeks.
17:30 Centering around two women's mutual interest in the same man, the duet garnered rave reviews
17:35 and won the duo a Grammy for Best R&B Performance.
17:39 As the best-selling single of the year, Brandi and Monica's track actually outperformed
17:43 Jackson and McCartney's "The Girl Is Mine."
17:46 2.
17:54 Bang Bang - Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj
17:58 Fiery, sexy, and energetic, this smash hit is the very definition of a triple threat.
18:10 Partially penned by super-songwriter Max Martin, "Bang Bang" melds the brightest elements
18:15 from Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj's signature styles to birth a masterpiece of
18:21 timeless proportions.
18:29 Launching with Jessie J's bouncy verse, before Grande steps in to add a little bit of soul,
18:34 "Bang Bang" arguably saves the best for last, as Minaj's rap verse ends the song on an explosive
18:40 high.
18:41 Catchy and unforgettable, the music industry would benefit from a couple more "Bang Bangs."
18:46 1.
19:10 Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Maya, and Pink
19:15 The first of two incredible Christina Aguilera and Lil' Kim collaborations, "Lady Marmalade"
19:20 actually dates back to the mid-70s and has spawned countless highly regarded covers.
19:31 Included as part of Moulin Rouge's soundtrack, this bombastic 2001 iteration of the song
19:37 condensed the grandiosity of Baz Luhrmann's musical into a short five-minute window.
19:47 Bookended by Missy Elliott and multiplying the raunch factor tenfold, "Lady Marmalade"
19:52 threw caution to the wind to allow its charismatic singers to own the stage.
20:04 Standing at the top of the US charts for five weeks, Moulin Rouge could not have asked for
20:09 a better hype track.
20:11 Which all-female duet songs are your favorite to jam to?
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