J Balvin confirmed to Billboard on Wednesday (Feb. 20) that he’s partnering up with Selena Gomez for “I Can’t Get Enough,” a collaboration he says “will be a worldwide hit.” The tune, produced by Benny Blanco and Tainy, is out “soon,” but is hardly Gomez’s first star-studded team-up.
The pop songstress has a long history of collaborations, dating all the way back to her Disney Channel days and spanning to her most recent “Taki Taki” link-up with DJ Snake, Cardi B and Ozuna. Billboard broke down Gomez’s nine best collaborations that are definitely worth a listen.
“Good For You” with ASAP RockyGomez opened up a new, sexy side of her with this 2015 smash hit. “They say I’ve got a touch, so good, so good, make you never want to leave, so don’t,” she breathily coos in the first verse. The rap break courtesy of Rocky adds a complimenting edge to an otherwise smooth track.
“It Ain’t Me” with KygoSel dipped her toe into the electronic music world with this infectious tune, in which she sings about drinking whiskey in New York City and forgetting about her ex, who’s out partying who knows where. The drop following the chorus features Kygo’s characteristic tropical melodies, blending smoothly with Gomez’s soft vocals.
“I Want You to Know” with Zedd?Back in 2015, Zedd and Gomez added fuel to the romance rumors between them by dropping the synth-heavy, club-ready hit, “I Want You to Know.” The accompanying music video shows Gomez grooving to the music under strobe lights. “I think what I learned is she’s extremely talented with dealing with being in the press all the time and being everywhere and not being bothered by that,” the EDM producer said of his pop collaborator in a music video behind-the-scenes clip. “I find it extremely inspiring that you can shut off and kind of do your thing and not be bothered by other people.”
“Wolves” with Marshmello2017’s “Wolves” is the most recent of Gomez’s EDM crossovers, a haunting but equally upbeat tune that is hard not to dance to. Gomez originally heard a rough version of the song while in Japan, and she told Zane Lowe that she hopped on the vocals as the lyrics were very personal to her, and “mirrored” something she was going through at the time.
“We Don’t Talk Anymore” with Charlie Puth?Sel and Puth delivered the most relatable break up song of all time with “We Don’t Talk Anymore,” which details the sad reality of an ex moving on after a split, and becoming strangers with someone you were once so close to. The tune soared to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release in 2016.
“One and the Same” with Demi LovatoMan, this one has us feeling nostalgic. Former BFFs Gomez and Lovato co-starred in the Disney Channel original movie, Princess Protection Program in 2009, in which Lovato plays an endangered princess hidden in Gomez’s character’s home in Louisiana. “One and the Same” is the theme track of the film, and the teenage duo sings about being opposites but complimentary.
“Anxiety” with Julia MichaelsThe longtime songwriting duo teamed up for Michaels’ Inner Monologue stand out, “Anxiety,” which is fitting as the two often use their platforms to shed light on mental health awareness. The songstresses’ soft vocals blend gorgeously into an ironically soothing melody. “This song is extremely close to my heart as I’ve experienced anxiety and know a lot of my friends do too,” Gomez said of the tune upon its release. “You’re never alone if you feel this way.”
“Taki Taki” with DJ Snake, Ozuna and Cardi BThis Hot Latin Songs chart topper is a collab for the ages. Gomez counteracts Cardi and Ozuna’s fiery verses with her soothing tones, perfectly depicted in the music video by portraying her as an oasis goddess in a Garden of Eden.
“Already Missing You” with Prince RoyceGomez channeled her Latin roots in 2013 with this sultry link-up with Prince Royce. The songstress sings about “la-la-la-la-loving you” in the catchy bubblegum pop tune.
