Clean Bandit x EXO collaboration in the works? British musicians want to work with K-pop group

By Maria A. / Jan 31, 2017 01:52 AM EST
(Photo : Getty Images/Chung Sung Jun) EXO in attendance during the 24th Seoul Music Awards.

British pop act Clean Bandit showed interest in working together with South Korea mega boy band EXO. During their visit to South Korea, the members of Clean Bandit sat down for an interview with Warner Music Korea to talk about their visit and their future plans for their music.

The British trio opened up about their desire to collaborate with EXO. "EXO, the Korean band we heard for the first time today who we love," Grace Chatto said when asked which K-Pop artist she would like to work with. Jack Patterson agreed, saying, "Maybe we can do a collaboration with those guys if they were interested." Chatto also added that Clean Bandit's singer likes EXO member Kai.

Clean Bandit, known for their infectious tracks "Rather Be" and "Rockabye," have collaborated with several artists for their hit songs. The Grammy Award-winning track "Rather Be" features the vocals of British singer Jess Glyne. "Rockabye," on the other hand, has Sean Paul and Anne-Marie on vocals.

Netizens went wild over the possibility of having Clean Bandit and EXO work together. Fans commented that they want "Clean Bandit x EXO" to happen.

EXO is currently on hiatus, but the group is said to make a comeback early this year. Meanwhile, member Chen featured in Dyanic Duo's new song "Nosedive." Dynamic Duo's Gaeko and Choiza wrote the lyrics for the track. DJ Philtre co-produced the song with the pair.

"Nosedive," which was released on Jan. 23, debuted at the top of major local charts such as Soribada, Mnet, Melon, Genie, Olleh Music and Bugs Music, Korea Times reported. The song is the first from Amoeba Culture's upcoming "Mixxxture" project, which will feature artists from various agencies singing along with Amoeba's own stable of hip-hop acts.