The enchanting Ariana Grande has just upped the musical nostalgia game by bringing Brandy and Monica together for a thrilling remix of 'The Boy Is Mine'.
- Jun 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - Ariana Grande has done the unexpected - she's brought together powerhouse R&B legends Brandy and Monica for a remix of her song "The Boy Is Mine", which drops this Friday, June 21. Grande, 30, made the announcement on her social media this past Monday, expressing her gratitude and excitement.
"i ……… cannot believe this is real (i don't know if i will even long after it's out) my deepest and sincerest thank you to Brandy and Monica, not only for joining me for this moment, but for your generosity, your kindness, and for the countless ways in which you have inspired me," she wrote on Instagram.
"it is near impossible to say how much this means to me. this is in celebration of you both and the impact that you have had on every vocalist, vocal producer, musician, artist that is creating today. i loooooove you both so so much."
The announcement, which features Brandy and Monica's cameo in the new Catwoman-themed music video for "The Boy Is Mine", has sent fans into a frenzy. In the video, Ariana Grande takes on the role of a Gotham-esque vigilante, stalking newly elected mayor Penn Badgley, who releases stray cats to tackle a rat infestation in a city that closely resembles New York.
Brandy and Monica appear as news anchors, reacquainting fans with the iconic drama from their original 1998 hit "The Boy Is Mine". This track notably won the best R&B performance by a duo or group at the 1999 Grammys.
Noteworthily, many speculated Grande's "The Boy Is Mine", a standout from her album "Eternal Sunshine", was a cover of Brandy and Monica's classic. However, with this electrifying remix, Grande has blurred the lines beautifully, tapping into that beloved late-90s magic.
Her new album, "Eternal Sunshine", released in March, explores themes of personal transformation, touching on her controversial divorce from Dalton Gomez and her relationship with her "Wicked" costar Ethan Slater.
On the cinematic front, Grande continues to generate buzz. She's slated to play Glinda the Good Witch in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the musical "Wicked", alongside Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba.
With Universal dropping the first full trailer showcasing signature songs like "Popular" and "Defying Gravity", fans are eagerly awaiting the first installment set for November 27, followed by the sequel on November 26, 2025.
The pop sensation's collaboration with Brandy and Monica not only invoked nostalgia but celebrated the lasting impact the two singers have had on the music industry. As Grande remarked, "thank you !!!!!!!" This remix promises to be a monumental event for fans old and new, bridging generations of music lovers.
Stay tuned for this powerhouse remix and keep an eye out for Ariana Grande's magical performance in "Wicked" come November.
