A few days ago, we had the chance to listen to and watch the music video of Christine and the Queens and Thee Diane’s new single “Ah Ya,” in advance of the official release on January 29.

“Ah Ya” is very different sonically from the music Christine and the Queens has made in the past. The single, co-written, co-produced, and co-mixed by both artists, blends their two styles into one song that feels like a perfect mix of their universe. It’s a combination of house and club music with Afro-inspired rhythms.

photo credit : Calixte Lenka

“Ah Ya” has already been performed live once, at the Centre Pompidou during the Because Beaubourg event last fall in Paris. Christine and the Queens and Thee Diane are longtime friends, and you might even recognize Diane, as she is on the cover art of the Redcar les adorables étoiles album.

The music video, which will be out on January 29 at 9 a.m. EST, represents the mix of their universe and fits the song perfectly. It’s a pretty simple setup that works, with a photography-film-inspired look with lots of grain and contrast, and colorful sets. The duo looks beautiful together.

Christine and the Queens’ Rahim shared: “From our friendship, the legacy is music. We’ve been singing together for several years – now, our voices answer each other, melt into one. In the writing, too, things come to us harmoniously, in one breath – Where the music goes, we go without thinking The melody then unfolds to bring us its sweet, sweet relief. Find a sister, Find a brother. In the night of the world conversations, late at night, the pact is sealed: We built our sound, We protect our sound. Ah ya is the collaboration of two rebels, and I say this without flaunting, since we still dare to love in the night of a world so fragile. Since we dream ourselves free, Total emancipation of our fortresses.”

Thee Diane added: “This song is an invitation to tune into a higher frequency. It’s a freer, almost instinctive format. A way to reconnect with oneself, to follow our heart and let the body speak as much as the voice. To listen to your heart and create from a truer place. We wanted to break free, following the example of other artists such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Kool & The Gang, Kate Bush… who created long, cinematic musical landscapes where emotion takes precedence over structure. This is the first track of a beautiful artistic collaboration and a deep friendship between us.”

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