Miguel is living an artist’s dream. In the past year, he’s collaborated with three of the most successful R&B singers of all time–Alicia Keys, Beyoncé and the blueprint, Mariah Carey.
Mariah confirmed rumors of working with Miguel by releasing a 26-second teaser for their “Beautiful” collaboration. The preview begins with a needle dropping on vinyl and is followed by a looping bluesy guitar lick.
The saviors of urban music teamed up for “How Many Drinks?,” the latest single lifted from Miguel’s Kaleidoscope Dream. Produced by Salaam Remi, the blunt, radio-friendly remix was a wise follow-up to the overshadowed “Do You…”
For the most part, the Constellation Jones-directed video is a mock live performance. Silhouettes and shadows lead up to Miguel and Kendrick Lamar’s entertaining showcase. K. Dot shows off his incredible sense of style by coordinating patterned shirt and shorts paired with Timberlands.
…in his “Power Trip” video.
J. Cole spoke with MTV and revealed he had the visual treatment for “Power Trip” in mind while writing Born Sinner’s lead single. However, at that moment, he didn’t know it would be Miguel who received the fatality.
Cole admits that his manager Mark Pitts, who signed Miguel and set up their initial collaboration “All I Want Is You,” was hesitant about pitching the idea to Miguel, so he took matters into his own hands and did it himself.
The past year has been incredible for both Kendrick Lamar and Miguel. They are the indisputable torchbearers for new-age hip hop and R&B. VIBE celebrates “The New Classics’ ” musical dominance in their latest issue.
Not only did the musical geniuses join forces for the shoot, K. Dot hopped on the remix of Miguel’s “How Many Drinks?” For the most part, everything is intact, but Kendrick, as expected, brings the heat.
Whether she’s aware is unknown, but some girl has J. Cole up all night, drowning his sorrows with whiskey and love songs. Unfortunately for him, the girl’s heart belongs to another–Miguel. Cole’s unhealthy infatuation overwhelms him, and with the help of a friend, the Born Sinner finishes a sinister “Power Trip,” halting the future of the Fayetteville couple.
Watch the lowly lit, grainy action unfold in the cinematic piece below.
Miguel has crafted music with Alicia Keys and Beyoncé, and now he’s working with another R&B diva–Monica. The “Still Standing” singer shared photos of their session with her Twitter followers. She also posted a photo of herself and Future in the lab.