Janelle Monae and M.I.A. will be collaborating soon, but now in the way you would imagine it.
Stereogum is reporting that Janelle Monaé and M.I.A. are scheduled to perform at dual launch events for Audi’s new A3 this Thursday. Each artist will perform a full set, Monaé in LA and M.I.A. in NYC. Then, at the end of the shows, they’ll combine for a pair of hologram duets — as in, a live-action hologram of M.I.A. will be projected on stage with Monaé and vice versa. They’ll perform two songs together this way, both of them previously unreleased collaborations.
According to a press release, the performance is happening through the magic of integrated video mapping: “The set utilizes 3D projection mapping to add layered depth of field perception with animated graphic content, the result of which will be an electric never-before-seen 3D bi-coastal performance.”
Source: Stereo Gum
