Charli XCX reveals why she loved working with Rina Sawayama on her new song 'Beg For You'
Her dancefloor filler has just dropped! 🎶
Last updated 18th Feb 2022
Charli XCX's latest song 'Beg For You' has just dropped and Jordan Lee wanted to know all about her new single and upcoming album. On 17th February he was joined by Charli XCX, and you listen again to the interview on the Hits Radio app.
'Beg For You' is Charli's first single of the year. It features the 2006 anthem 'Cry For You', by Swedish singer September and is already proving popular with fans.
When the song dropped last week, fans were quick to comment on the new collab, which features Japanese-born singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama, who also supported Charli on tour in 2019.
One fan wrote: 'Omg the Cry For You sample !!', with another commenting: 'queeeeen’s😮💨💗'. (sic)
This is the first time the pair have released a song together, but we're hoping it definitely isn't the last!
Charli revealed that she loved working with Rina saying she's a "wonderful artist". Charli went on to explain she thought: "There are a lot of similarities between us, in the way that we make our music, the artistic choices that we've made. She's definitely a boundary pusher and I try my best to continuously challenge myself and my audience with the music that I make."
Have a listen to the dancefloor filler below...
The singer continued: "So it was fun, you know, she's cool, she's down to Earth and she's just really easy to hang with, so those are the people I like to collaborate with, people I genuinely have a relationship with in real life who are 'good vibe' people."
During the interview, Charli also revealed how she feels about living in Los Angeles, and why it's so good to be back in the UK, she also gave us a little insight into what we can expect from her album 'Crash' which is due out next month. And pop fans will not be disappointed! 😍
You can listen to the full Charli XCX interview with Jordan Lee through the Hits Radio app.
Now take a look at the best collaborations so far this year:
Alesso and Katy Perry - 'When I'm Gone'
OK, so it's technically 2021, but on 29th December 2021 Alesso and Katy Perry released 'When I'm Gone'. The song's release coincided with the first date of Katy's Las Vegas residency.
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift - 'The Joker and The Queen'
In February 2022, two of the biggest pop stars around released a song together, after teasing fans that something could be on the horizon.
'The Joker and The Queen' was released on 11th February along with the music video which reunited the cast from a music video nine years ago, on Taylor's 'Everything Has Changed'.
Wilkinson and Becky Hill - 'Here For You'
Wilkinson and Becky Hill released their first collab in nine years, 'Here For You'. The pair teased the song in January 2022.
'Here For You' is featured on Wilkinson's album 'Cognition'.
Charlie XCX and Rina Sawayama - 'Beg For You'
Charlie XCX and Rina Sawayama released their dancefloor filler 'Beg For You'. The song sampled the 2006 dance classic by September 'Cry For You'.
Becky Hill and Galantis - 'Run'
'Run' is the first song Becky and Galantis have worked on together and Becky previously told how she was so excited for it.
Speaking about her new song, Becky revealed she worked with an old friend on the track: "I'm so excited to release 'Run' with Galantis. I wrote it with my best friend MNEK who I've been writing with for 10 years and the magic I felt when we first wrote my single 'Losing' back in 2012, I still feel to this day when writing with him."
Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello - 'Bam Bam'
Sung in English with some Spanish, 'Bam Bam' is full Latino vibes. In the music video, Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran can be seen in a bar.
While Camila is having fun with her friends, including riding in a trolley, Ed is playing his guitar alone, after being hit in the eye by a stray cork!
Mabel, Jax Jones and Galantis - 'Good Luck'
Fusing iconic elements of Jax Jones', and Galantis' music, with Mabel's euphoric voice, 'Good Luck' was inspired by Mabel's emotional journey over the past couple of years. At the beginning of the first lockdown, Mabel moved back with her dogs to her parents, and threw herself into dance classes, as, like many of us, she missed the social interaction with her friends.
Ed Sheeran and J Balvin - 'Forever My Love' and 'Sigue'
'Forever My Love' and 'Sigue' are two Spanish language songs Ed and J Balvin. At the time of release, Ed took to Twitter to explain how the songs came about, revealing he met J Balvin in a gym in New York after recognising his voice.
Sigala and Talia Mar - 'Stay The Night'
Teaming up with influencer and singer Talia Mar, Sigala posted a photo and short video announcing their new song's name is 'Stay The Night' and it was released on 20th May.
Ella Henderson and Nathan Dawe - '21 Reasons'
Ella Henderson and Nathan Dawe teamed up in April 2022 on their hit '21 Reasons'. The song samples the 2007 hit by Alex Gaudino, 'Destination Calabria' and features Ella's distinctive vocals.
David Guetta with Becky Hill and Ella Henderson - 'Crazy What Love Can Do'
'Crazy What Love Can Do' was an epic collab between three super stars. Speaking about his new collab, David said: "This to me is a summer dance record, and I think it spreads an important message of love and just how powerful it is.
"I really enjoyed working once again with Becky, since our first successful single 'Remember', and working with Ella for the first time was also very exciting. It was a pleasure to work with both these incredible artists."
Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa - 'Potion'
'Potion' oozes funk with a 70s and 80s vibe about it, the video starts with Dua inside an upturned car, as well as including clips of the singer on a giant lily pad, surrounded by dancers, also on giant lily pads.
'Potion' features on Calvin's album 'Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2',
Calvin Harris, Normani, Tinashe & Offset - 'New To You'
In July, Calvin Harris released 'New To You' with Normani, Tinashe & Offset. The lyric video included old TV sets in a jungle with different animals or scenes on the screens, including a parrot, a lizard and a beach.
Joel Corry and Becky Hill - 'History'
Becky and Joel started teasing their collab months before it was released. The song eventually dropped on Friday 5th August 2022, with a music video released on 26th August.
Tom Grennan and KSI - 'Not Over Yet'
Tom Grennan and KSI released their first collab together on Friday 5th August. The single was a commercial success, reaching Number 4 in the UK.
Sam Ryder, David Guetta and Sigala - 'Living Without You'
Sam Ryder teamed up with David Guetta and Sigala on 'Living Without You'. The song was the first time the trio had worked together.
Elton John and Britney Spears 'Hold Me Closer'
The collab of the summer was Elton John and Britney Spears' reworking of Elton's 70s hit 'Tiny Dancer'. The song was rumoured for weeks, but finally released in August.
Ella Henderson and M-22 - 'Heartstrings'
'Heartstrings' was released by Ella Henderson and M-22 in September. The song was an upbeat track written in Ibiza.
Sam Smith and Kim Petras
Sam Smith and Kim Petras released their Number 1 hit 'Unholy' in September 2022. The pair had been teasing their new song for a while, and when it was released fans were not left disappointed.
Joel Corry and Tom Grennan - 'Lionheart (Fearless)'
It had been rumoured for a while, but finally in October, Joel Corry and Tom Grennan dropped 'Lionheart (Fearless)', along with the music video.
MNEK, Galantis and David Guetta - 'Damn'
David Guetta, Galantis and MNEK is quite the collab, and 'Damn' was quite the song! This song is the first time the artists have all worked together, however as fans will know, French DJ David Guetta and Swedish DJs Galantis are no stranger to producing a banger after they released 'Heartbreak Anthem' with Little Mix in 2021.
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