Few could argue that 2012 was a great year for music. From Australians kicking ass internationally (read: Tame Impala and Gotye) to some great genre-defying hit albums, the year went out with a definite bang. For as many great albums and singles as we remember, sometimes the oddities slip our mind. To ensure you never ever forget, we’ve compiled a slideshow of the strangest musical collaborations of 2012. From Tim McGraw and Ne-Yo melding country and RnB, to Ke$sha dueting with just about everyone, take a look at our kooky musical picks.

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