
Some artists are brilliant on their own, but certain team-ups produce something truly magical. From unexpected pairings to dream duos, these collabs gave us tracks we still can't stop playing.
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Jay-Z & Linkin Park β Collision Course
What could have been a gimmick turned into a genuinely thrilling mashup that had everyone from sixth formers to their older siblings absolutely hooked. Numb/Encore remains one of those tracks that still gives you chills.

BeyoncΓ© & Lady Gaga β Telephone
Two of the biggest stars on the planet sharing a track felt almost too good to be true, yet somehow they delivered a certified bop with an absolutely unhinged music video to match. Pure early 2010s joy.

Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams β Get Lucky
Daft Punk rarely brought in featured vocalists, so when Pharrell stepped in the result felt genuinely special. This track was inescapable for an entire British summer and nobody really minded at all.

David Bowie & Queen β Under Pressure
The story goes it was largely improvised during a single studio session, which makes the end result even more jaw-dropping. That bassline alone is one of the most recognisable in British music history.

Elton John & Dua Lipa β Cold Heart
PNAU flipped an old Elton classic and brought in Dua Lipa for a collab that genuinely bridged generations in the most effortless way. It raced up the UK charts and became a proper feel-good anthem.
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