Coldplay Collaborates on New Version of “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” for Arcane Soundtrack
In an exciting musical development, Coldplay has contributed to a new rendition of the fan-favorite track “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” originally by Stromae and Pomme. This collaboration is part of an extended version of the soundtrack for the second season of the animated series Arcane, which was released recently by Riot Games and Virgin Music Group.
An All-Star Soundtrack
The updated soundtrack features an impressive array of artists, including Twenty One Pilots, Stray Kids, King Princess, and D4vd. Among these, “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” which translates to “My Best Enemy,” stands out as one of the show’s major hits, amassing over 335 million streams on Spotify.
This track is only outshone by the well-known “Enemy” performed by JID and Imagine Dragons, serving as the theme for Arcane and the lead single from the series’ inaugural soundtrack. Riot Games announced that since its launch last November, the season two soundtrack has achieved a remarkable total of over 1.5 billion streams.
Featuring Elyanna
In the new rendition of “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” the talented Palestinian-Chilean artist Elyanna joins Coldplay, enriching the track with her unique vocals.
Insights from Coldplay and Stromae
Coldplay expressed their admiration for the creators of the original song, stating, “We love Stromae and Pomme and we love the beautiful song that 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.”
Stromae echoed this sentiment, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the project: “Together with Pomme & Riot Games, we wanted to give the fans a little extra gift by inviting an artist we admire. Coldplay has been a big inspiration for me for a long time, so it immediately felt like the right choice. I’m beyond happy about this collaboration, and the result is something really special.”
Additional Tracks in the Extended Soundtrack
The extended soundtrack also features eight more tracks, giving listeners a richer experience. Highlights include a demo version of “Fantastic” by King Princess and remixes of “Come Play” by Stray Kids, Young Miko, and Tom Morello, as well as a remix of Ashnikko’s “Paint the Town Blue” by Bloodpop.
A Milestone Achievement
Maria Egan, Riot Games’ global head of music, shared insights on the impact of “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” stating, “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. It’s been a global phenomenon, and Coldplay’s take elevates the track further with Chris Martin’s brilliant English verse. The collaboration felt like a completely organic way to add a new dimension to this iconic song.”