Why DJ Khaled & Calvin Harris Are Music's DC & Marvel Comics

DJ Khaled and Calvin Harris have both become known for their massive collaborations with artists spanning all genres throughout their careers. This year the two producers announced their new albums—Grateful and Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, respectively—were going to be released just a week apart. Khaled’s 10th album arrived on June 23, while Harris’ fifth effort dropped the following Friday (June 30). It quickly became the battle of the features—but which one came out on top?

After a few comparisons and some research, it's become clear that Grateful is the music equivalent of the DCEU while Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 reigns supreme as it compares to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. Keep scrolling to find out why!