So, Coldplay & Rihanna Did a Pretty Good Song Together: “Princess of China” (Listen)

Coldplay, the biggest ban in the world under 50-years-old (aka the biggest band in the world not named U2) is doing their part to turn Rihanna into the biggest non-shite, non-pregnant female pop star in the world (aka the biggest female pop star not named Lady Gaga or Beyonce) by putting her on their new single "Princess of China"....and it's not actually that bad.

This might actually be the best I've ever heard Rihanna, which proves something I've been saying for years: put her in a high-tech studio with world class producers and a huge band backing her and Rihanna can really sing. (See also: "All of the Lights".) Apparently lead singer Chris Martin agrees:

“Well, her bit on our record is my favorite bit … when the song came out, it sort of asked for her to be on it. And I think at this point, we have nothing to lose, and so we’ve been trying some new things and trying to break down the perceived boundaries between different types of music. Because from where we’re sitting, it seems like you can try and sound any way you like nowadays. You don’t have to be in a rock box or a hip-hop box or a pop box, and I think it’s fun when you embrace that idea.”

For those who care "Princess of China" is off Colplay's unpronounceable new album "Mylo Xyloto", due to drop on October 24. I've got money that says Kanye claims it was his idea for Rihanna and Coldplay to work together first. Any takers?