Sigala — & James Arthur - Lasting Lover (extended)

: Sigala sought a "big male vocal with some soul" and identified James Arthur as the ideal fit. Interestingly, before Arthur was finalized, other artists—including Liam Payne —had recorded demo versions of the track.

: Due to 2020 lockdown restrictions, Sigala and Arthur collaborated entirely via Zoom . They met in person for the first time only when they arrived on the set of the song's music video. Sigala & James Arthur - Lasting Lover (Extended)

Released on September 4, 2020, is a high-energy pop-house collaboration between British DJ Sigala and soulful singer James Arthur . The track is a unique fusion of acoustic balladry and electronic dance music, characterized by its infectious sample of MGMT’s indie anthem "Time to Pretend". Creative Origins and Collaboration : Sigala sought a "big male vocal with

: Sigala challenged himself to transform the somber ballad into a "pop club" record. He described the inclusion of the MGMT sample as a "happy accident" that occurred while he was playing on his keyboard and realized the riff fit the track's energy perfectly. They met in person for the first time