Not Just with BTS, Here are 5 Cool Songs from Coldplay Collaborating with Other Musicians

Kapanlagi.com - The news about the collaboration between the legendary band Coldplay and the rising K-Pop boy group BTS certainly excites music enthusiasts. How could it not? Imagining a collaboration between the band led by Chris Martin and RM et al. is a dream collaboration for fans.

It is certain that the single titled MY UNIVERSE which will be released on September 24th will be a big hit and become a favorite track for many people.

Prior to collaborating with BTS, Coldplay has also released several collaboration singles with world musicians! While waiting for the release of MY UNIVERSE, let's first listen to the eargasmic tracks from Coldplay's collaboration with these cool musicians.

1. PRINCESS OF CHINA

PRINCESS OF CHINA is one of the standout tracks on Coldplay's fifth album, MYLO XYLOTO. The song became a hit and was well-received by music enthusiasts due to the distinctive vocals of Rihanna, which perfectly complement the music arrangement by Chris Martin and the band.

In an interview with MTV, Chris Martin mentioned that the song was specifically written with Rihanna in mind, considering her unique vocal character. The members of Coldplay felt honored when the invitation to collaborate on this song was accepted by the singer of UMBRELLA.

2. SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS

Prior to the announcement of their collaboration with BTS, netizens were also excited about a multi-genre collaboration involving the electropop duo The Chainsmokers. The EDM duo, who gained popularity with hits like DON'T LET ME DOWN and CLOSER, announced their collaboration with Coldplay.

The result was phenomenal. The single SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS dominated charts worldwide throughout 2017.

3. A SKY FULL OF STARS

One of the most missed things about the late Avicii besides his album is his contribution to Coldplay's masterpiece, A SKY FULL OF STARS. This Swedish DJ became the writer and co-producer for the single released in 2014.

The single A SKY FULL OF STARS also became the most anticipated track of 2014. It also paved the way for many cross-genre collaborations involving EDM musicians and rock bands.

4. HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND

You didn't hear wrong, KLovers. The female vocal lineup in the single HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND is the voice of the diva, Beyonce.

Queen B's appearance in Coldplay's single is not their first collaboration. In previous years, Chris Martin also shared the stage with Beyonce several times, including the iconic stage at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

5. EVERGLOW

If you are a fan of Coldplay's ballad single titled EVERGLOW, you must be familiar with the female backing vocal in it. The female voice in the song is none other than Gwyneth Paltrow, who played Pepper Potts in the MCU.

Interestingly, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were once married before separating in 2014. However, they were still able to collaborate on the single released in 2017.

So, which Coldplay collaboration song do you like, KLovers?

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