Pop stars Ariana Grande and Jessie J are teaming up once more to cover Brandy and Monica’s R&B classic The Boy is Mine.
- Rodney Jerkins’ Anniversary Project: Producer Rodney Jerkins is working on a project to celebrate his 20th anniversary in the music industry.
- Reimagined R&B Classics: The project will feature covers of famous R&B songs.
- Ariana Grande & Jessie J Reunite:
- They are confirmed to collaborate on a cover of Brandy and Monica’s 1998 hit “The Boy is Mine,” a song Jerkins co-wrote and produced.
- Sam Smith Joins the Mix:
- British singer Sam Smith will also be part of the project, covering Whitney Houston’s 1999 song “It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay.”
- More Details to Come: While the release date is expected to be sometime next year, the full list of artists and songs is yet to be revealed.
This news is exciting for fans of R&B and these artists in particular. It will be interesting to see how Ariana Grande and Jessie J put their own spin on “The Boy is Mine” and what other covers will be included in the project.
Superproducer Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins reveals he has recruited the Bang Bang collaborators to rework the 1998 tune, which he co-wrote and produced, for his upcoming 20th anniversary project.
Jerkins has also called on British soul star Sam Smith to perform a cover of Whitney Houston’s It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay, which was originally released in 1999.
Further details about the album, which is expected to hit retailers next year, have yet to be released.