As music fans, we frequently come up with theories and ideas about how some of the industry’s greatest artist would sound if they collaborated. And while some have passed away, the music and messages of those R&B artists live on thanks to the internet’s new obsession: mashups. Within the last few months, SoundCloud, social media and YouTube have been flooded with marvelous musical mashups from our favorite R&B artists, ranging from Bruno Mars all the way back to classic Aaliyah.
Here at Rated R&B, we’ve decided to compile a list of the best thirteen that we’ve come across so far, so that you too can receive these blessings:
Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy is Mine” + Mya’s “Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)”
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Brandy and Monica signature duet is a perfect fit for the production on Mya’s confrontational hit single.
Bruno Mars’s “24K Magic” + Ariana Grande’s “Greedy” + Missy Elliott’s “I’m Really Hot” + Snoop Dogg’s “Signs” + Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It” + Craig David’s “What’s Ya Flava”
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This sounds like a total disaster, but it works out INCREDIBLY well.
Ariana Grande’s “Into You” + Aaliyah’s “One in a Million”
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Ariana and Aaliyah’s vocals float effortlessly over the latter’s legendary production.
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Kehlani’s “Distraction” + Destiny Child’s “Say My Name”
Credit: The “oneboredjeu Mashup” YouTube Channel
Kehlani’s swaggy rap-singing style fits like a glove over the beat to the Destiny’s Child hit.
One Direction’s “Steal My Girl” + Beyonce’s “Party”
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The “Party” beat proves magical on this knockout mashup with One Direction.
Rihanna’s “Sex With Me” + Ginuwine’s “Pony
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Sexy gets even sexier when Rihanna’s platinum selling ANTI cut is laid over Ginuwine’s most notable track.
Aaliyah’s “Try Again” + Janet Jackson’s “Dammn Baby”
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Aaliyah and Janet are flawlessly interwoven on this stellar mashup.
JoJo’s “F*ck Apologies” + 3LW’s “No More (Baby I’mma Do Right)”
Credit: The “oneboredjeu Mashup” YouTube Channel
JoJo’s Mad Love. lead single, featuring Wiz Khalifa, gets an early 2000s redo thanks to the instrumental of 3LW’s debut single.
Ariana Grande’s “Sometimes” + Nelly and Kelly Rowland’s “Dilemma”
Credit: The “oneboredjeu Mashup” YouTube Channel
The Dangerous Woman track’s vocals and lyrics finally get the proper production they deserve thanks to Nelly and Kelly’s Grammy award winning smash hit from the early 2000s.
Mariah Carey’s “Emotions” + Bruno Mars’s “That’s What I Like”
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This early 90s Mariah hit gets a modern twist thanks to its pairing with Bruno’s latest hit.
Aaliyah’s “If Your Girl Only Knew” + Brandy’s “Top of the World”
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The sultry vocals of Aaliyah’s “If Your Girl Only Knew” get a boost in bass by the instrumental of Brandy and Ma$e’s “Top of the World.”
Ariana Grande’s “Breaking Free” + Ciara’s “Body Party”
Credit: The “oneboredjeu Mashup” YouTube Channel
If we didn’t know how an R&B album from Ariana Grande would sound, maybe this amazing mashup can give us an idea.
Whitney Houston’s “Fine” + Michael Jackson’s “You Rock My World”
Credit: The “audiosavage” YouTube Channel
Legends combine as Whitney’s underrated bass guitar-heavy cut gets a makeover thanks to this Michael Jackson jam.
What about you? Which matchup is your favorite? Let us know in the comment section below!
