Major General James G. Blunt

"Polaroid" is a song by English DJ and record producer Jonas Blue, English singer Liam Payne and Canadian singer Lennon Stella. It was released as a digital download on 5 October 2018 via Virgin EMI Records as the eighth single from Blue's compilation album Blue. It is also included on Payne’s debut studio album LP1.[2] To date, It has sold two million units worldwide.[3][4]

Background and composition

On 4 October 2018, Jonas Blue released the cover art and a preview for "Polaroid".[5] Written by Ed Drewett, Sam Roman, Blue and John Paul Cooper, the track has been described as R&B pop with an anthemic chorus and an irresistible groove. The song was also produced by Blue.[6]

The song is about the concept of finding love at first sight. When Blue started writing the track, he felt that "only Liam could sing it."[7] The song was originally going to feature Liam Payne and Cheryl, however due to the two splitting back in June,[8] Blue chose Lennon Stella instead.[9]

Critical reception

BroadwayWorld called the track a "heaven sent slice of R&B pop replete with a truly anthemic chorus and an irresistible groove".[10] Idolator felt the song had "shimmering production", an "irresistible chorus", and that Payne and Stella have "striking vocals" and chemistry.[11]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Polaroid" was shot in New York City's Central Park on 21 August 2018.[12] It was officially released onto YouTube on 19 October 2018 and was directed by Jay Martin.[13] The video features a couple falling in love after taking a Polaroid picture together, and also features appearances by all three artists. Billboard commented that the video brings the "romantic dance song to life".[14]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Polaroid"3:13
Digital download – acoustic[15]
No.TitleLength
1."Polaroid" (acoustic)3:37

Charts

Certifications

‹See Tfd›
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[46] Platinum 70,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[47] 2× Platinum 80,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[48] Platinum 80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[49] Gold 45,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[50] Gold 25,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[51] Gold 25,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[52] Platinum 10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[53] Platinum 600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[54] Gold 500,000‡
Streaming
Sweden (GLF)[55] Gold 4,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
United Kingdom 5 October 2018 Digital download Original Virgin EMI [2]
Various 23 November 2018 Acoustic [15]

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