Though Lily Allen supposedly retired “from writing, recording and touring under the name ‘Lily Allen'” recently, all it took were a few exchanges on Facebook and UK rapper Professor Green has brought the “LDN” singer out of retirement. As the story goes, Green, who was once signed to Streets mastermind Mike Skinner’s The Beats label, mentioned one of his songs to Allen via the social networking site. She immediately hit the proverbial “Like” button:
“‘Just Be Good To Green’ turned out to be one of her favorite songs,” he told NME. “She suggested her singing the chorus. I didn’t take much persuading! Lily’s wicked.”
The track, which is off Green’s forthcoming album, Alive Till I’m Dead, hit YouTube and though I can’t really say it’s my jam, a different cut from the LP, his heavily-sampled take on INXS’ “I Need You Tonight” is pretty fun. As My Poproks notes, the latter tune features singer Ed Drewett and is currently flirting with the UK Top 10 pop charts. Stream both songs below:
“Just Be Good To Green” (Feat. the artist formerly known as Lily Allen)
“I Need You Tonight”