Elyanna features in new, extended ‘Arcane' track
DUBAI: Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna has once again joined forces with British rock giants Coldplay to release a new version of 'Ma Meilleure Ennemie,' originally performed by Belgian artist Stromae and French singer Pomme. The reimagined track is the standout addition to the extended soundtrack for Season Two of 'Arcane,' the hit Netflix animated series based on the League of Legends universe.
Released over the weekend via Riot Games and Virgin Music Group, the extended soundtrack features a star-studded lineup, including Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, King Princess, and D4vd. But it is 'Ma Meilleure Ennemie' — French for 'My Best Enemy' — that has emerged as a breakout anthem, racking up more than 335 million streams on Spotify to date. It now ranks as the second most-streamed song in the history of 'Arcane,' behind only JID and Imagine Dragons' chart-topping hit Enemy from Season One.
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'The incredible response our players had to 'Ma Meilleure Ennemie' inspired us to create a new version to celebrate the release of 'Arcane' Season Two's extended original soundtrack,' said Maria Egan, global head of music at Riot Games. 'Coldplay and Stromae have wanted to collaborate for a long time, and this felt like the perfect opportunity. Chris Martin's English verse adds a whole new layer to an already iconic track.'
In a statement, Coldplay added: 'We love Stromae and Pomme and the beautiful song they wrote for Ekko and Powder. It's an honor to contribute to this new version and to the 'Arcane' and League of Legends universe.'
Meanwhile, Elyanna has been normalizing Arabic lyrics in the Western world throughout her career, taking inspiration from artists including Lana Del Ray and Beyonce, as well as Middle Eastern legend Fayrouz.
The Los Angeles-based singer's music is a mix of Arabic and Western beats, which she attributes to her multicultural upbringing.
Last month, Elyanna performed live with British band Coldplay during their four-show run in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The music sensation has previously hinted at upcoming projects this year, stating: 'The sunrise and the rebirth of the 'Woledto' project is just (the) start for the next chapter of 2025. Arabic is the music of the soul and the sun. Grateful for all the talented people that believed in this project and helped with the vision to come to life this tour (sic).'
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