Phoenix announce R Kelly remix of 'Trying To Be Cool'
14 August 2013, 12:13
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
A few days back Phoenix gave a hint that a collaboration with R Kelly may be “coming soon”. Now they’ve revealed that the hip-hopera pioneer will take to one of their recent singles, ‘Trying To Be Cool’.
Confirming the news via a photo on Instagram, the French alt-rockers unveiled the cover artwork to an upcoming remix, which is likely to feature a guest verse from Kelly. The caption gives the due date as a simple “Coming Soon”.
The pair first hooked up at Coachella, when the two acts collaborated on-stage during Phoenix’s set.
You can check out said remix cover art below:
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