New Music - Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj

The new Jessie J single is easily one of the most anticipated pieces of pop music in recent history, and not just because of Jessie.

“Bang Bang” features verses from new pop princess Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, who is spending a little more time where she’s at her best--guesting on other singles. The track is a huge track, one that seems to feature a hundred people, whether they be on the “instruments” (the whole thing sounds like a marching band, but was more likely just Max Martin in the studio) or the dozen or so backup singers (or so it sounds).

The rambunctious track is a lot of fun, but actually doesn’t seem to go anywhere or say much. Maybe I’m missing something, but Jessie and Ariana over sing every word, and it’s not one of Nicki’s most intelligible tries.

It’s sure fun, and bound to do well in plenty of places, but not sure it lives up to the hype it’s been receiving...but then again, could it?