Sometimes musical artists from different genres collaborate and the results are disastrous, but here are 11 weird music collaborations that totally work.
Katy Perry and Juicy J – Dark Horse
Academy Award winner Juicy J’s inclusion on Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” made the song sure to be a hit instead of a, well, dark horse.
Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea – Problem
Ariana Grande has dropped her official music video for “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea. Check it out!
Florida-Georgia Line and Nelly – Cruise
Nelly remixed Florida-Georgia Line’s “Cruise” and earned the song super heavy radio play.
Lonely Island and T-Pain – I’m On a Boat
The Lonely Island and T-Pain busted out their nautical themed pashminas for “I’m On a Boat.”
Run DMC and Aerosmith – Walk This Way
“Walk This Way,” RUN DMC and Aerosmith’s collaboration, revitalized the rock band’s career.
Brad Paisley and LL Cool J – Accidental Racist
Brad Paisely and LL Cool J’s “Accidental Racist” was quite the controversial collaboration sparking backlash from all corners of the music world.
Nelly and Tim McGraw – Over and Over
Nelly and Tim McGraw shocked the country and rap worlds when they released “Over and Over,” a suprisingly catchy and popular collaboration.
Jonas Brothers and Common – Don’t Charge Me For the Crime
Rapper Common lost some serious street cred when he teamed up with the Jonas Brothers for “Don’t Charge Me For the Crime.”
Alicia Keys and Jack White – Another Way To Die
Alicia Keys and Jack White teamed up for “Another Way to Die” for the James Bond film Quantum of Solace.
Eminem and Elton John – Stan
Eminem and Elton John teamed up for “Stan” at the 2010 Grammys after Eminem came under fire for homophobia.
Miley Cyrus and Snoop Lion – Ashtrays and Heartbreaks
Miley Cyrus and Snoop Lion teamed up on his reggae album for “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks.” It seems weird until you consider their shared love of smoking pot and then it makes total sense.