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Miguel has debuted the official remix of his track 'How Many Drinks?' from latest album Kaleidoscope Dream, featuring hip-hop star Kendrick Lamar. Listen below.
Both artists released critically acclaimed albums, so it was only a matter of time before they teamed up - and it's definitely worth it. Lamar comes in halfway through the track, with lyrics that reference his own hit 'Swimming Pool (Drank)'.
The pair shared the cover of Vibe magazine this month and despite saying that they hadn't previously met, they clearly didn't wait to work together - as the collaboration was released at almost the same time as the magazine.
Miguel spoke about working with Lamar to Vibe, calling their collaboration 'a breath of fresh air'.
"Kendrick is poised to be the next staple in hip-hop [and] I certainly intend on becoming that for R&B," Miguel said. "I just feel like he’s just being honest in his music. Newer, younger artists, that’s what we’re all striving to do. Just be ourselves. Kendrick is one of the best examples of that."
He was also asked during the interview if he felt 'eclipsed' by Frank Ocean's Tumblr post about his sexuality.
"I don’t know if the word is eclipsed," he responded. "That’s a really tough question to answer, man. In all reality, Frank Ocean took a big chance the way that artists are supposed to. I mean, even his album doesn’t sound like mine or anyone else’s. So sonically and how he writes and what he’s writing about and how he chooses to express himself vocally, all his choices are very unique, and I appreciate that about him.
"Not only did his announcement overshadow my music, but it overshadowed his as well. The general public was in awe and championing him for being brave enough to make that announcement publicly. I congratulate him for his successes. I would love to hear more of his music. He’s one of those artists that’s being himself and pushing boundaries. I gotta celebrate that."
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