The magical pairing of Cardi B and Bruno Mars delivers more musical deliciousness with stellar hip-hop/urban contemporary single, “Please Me.”

Cutting straight to the chase, Cardi B and Bruno Mars make a formidable, totally kickass team. Case in point, the remix of Mars’ “Finesse,” which arrived in 2017.  This time, Cardi B seems to be the headliner, even though “Please Me” is attributed to both artists, which also both happen to be signed to Atlantic.  The results are nothing short of stellar – totally must-hear ear candy.

“Please Me” is comprised of sleek, urban contemporary production. The record possesses some old-school contemporary R&B sensibilities, not far removed from Mars’ Grammy-winning 24K Magic (2016). Mars delivers smooth, high-flying vocals on the ‘irresistibly good’ chorus:

“Please me, baby

Turn around and just tease me, baby

You know what I want and what I need, baby

(Let me hear you say)

Please

(Let me hear you say)

Please.”

Cardi B raps on both verses, exhibiting a compelling flow. On the first verse, she delivers one standout, freaky line: “Better fuck me like we listenin’ to Jodeci.” The second verse is briefer, and she manages to break out some Spanish.  Additionally, the rapper sings on the pre-chorus, with Bruno Mars joining her on the tail-end of this section (Mars sings the italicized portion).

“I’m gonna ride it, do it just how you like it

Tonight, and after that

Let’s do it one more time

Girl, I ain’t one for beggin’, but now you got me beggin’.”

Mars goes on to shine on the bridge, his most significant solo section other than the aforementioned chorus.

“Come on

Come on, back it up for me

Come on

Ooh, twerk it on me slowly

Come on

Girl, let me put this lovin’ on you…”

Final Thoughts

Really, can you go wrong with Cardi B and Bruno Mars? No.  As aforementioned, this a formidable, kickass pairing who continue to show how superb they are on “Please Me.” Both musicians excel in their respective roles and make us all fantasize about a potential joint album – I’mma speak it into existence Cardi and Bruno!

Cardi B & Bruno Mars • Please Me [Single] • Atlantic • Release: 2.15.19

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