So this was never going to live up to its all-star billing, but it’s still highly listenable modern Euro-pop. It’s emboldened by Sir Nile’s indelible licks, while both Duran Duran and Ms Monae are sold short by fairly lousy, if playful, lyrics, but manage to sell the package all the same. It reminds me of Giorgio Moroder and Kylie’s recent team-up, which came to life in the live setting – but unfortunately all of Pressure Off’s cast will most likely never align in the one stadium. Still, the studio version is fun enough.
Duran Duran feat. Janelle Monae & Nile Rodgers : Pressure Off
