Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj – Bang Bang (3LAU Radio Remix)
Initially seeing the names Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj might make some EDM fans cringe, but realizing there's a 3LAU remix should allow them to take a deep breath. Known originally for his energetic mashups, 3LAU continues to show us his versatility from his '15 Drops in 30 Seconds’ edit to now his recent take on the trio’s pop hit 'Bang Bang.' Justin keeps the original's catchy vocals in tact but inserts his own bouncy synth array to boost Jessie and Ariana’s. For Nicki's solo, 3LAU really shakes things up transitioning to a gritty electro frenzy to end this massive remix.
Listen to Ariana Grande and Zedd’s collaboration ‘Break Free’
Zedd dives deeper into the sea of mainstream acceptance with his latest pop production credit on Ariana Grande's "Break Free." More Disney Channel than dance music, "Break Free," is just a tad too teeny-bopper to warrant any serious attention. Taking an obvious backseat to Grande, Zedd occasionally lets his complextro roots peak through the singer's sugary-sweet vocals but the resulting output feels definitively bipolar. Despite its obvious identity crisis, Grande's top line is too catchy not to sneak itself onto the radio - and the resulting edit will probably cut out the only electro sections in the track (Although, to be fair, "Break Free" will likely earn Zedd credits on another chart-topping hit).
Ariana Grande confirms collab with Zedd, ‘Break Free,’ as next single
In April, Ariana Grande spoke with Billboard about a forthcoming collaboration with "Clarity" producer Zedd and now the 20-year-old vocalist took to Twitter to confirm the collaboration "Break Free" will be her next single. According to Grande, the track will be released in 10 days.