Member Joshua of the group SEVENTEEN collaborated with American singer-songwriter Dylan Matthew.
According to his agency Pledis Entertainment, Joshua released 'Love Is Gone (Acoustic) (with JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN & Dylan Matthew)' today (15th) at 1 p.m. through global music streaming sites.
This song is a ballad that expresses the heart of a speaker who has lost love. Joshua's unique vocal tone and emotionally rich sensibility combine with Dylan Matthew's calm vocals, leaving a lingering effect.
Joshua released the solo version of 'Love Is Gone (with JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN)' on the 25th of last month, quickly entering the 'Worldwide iTunes Songs' chart. Online, reviews poured in, stating, 'Joshua's soft timbre brought new life to the song' and 'a voice that comforts while expressing sorrow in the sweetest way.'
Joshua said through his agency, 'I was surprised at how well my voice and Dylan Matthew's blended beyond expectations. This song offers a different energy from the solo version' and expressed his wish to collaborate with him on other music or projects in the future. He added, 'I hope this song becomes a good gift for everyone who needs comfort.'
'Love Is Gone (Acoustic)' is a song by the American duo SLANDER, released in November 2019, which has continued to be loved steadily through word of mouth online. Its cumulative streams on Spotify have exceeded 600 million, and the music video is on the verge of surpassing 300 million views on YouTube.
Joshua, a member of the SEVENTEEN vocal team, has collaborated with numerous overseas artists based on his distinctive vocal tone and solid singing ability. He featured on the song '17 (feat. Joshua and DK of SEVENTEEN)' by the famous American singer-songwriter Pink Sweat$, and also participated in the legendary boy band New Kids On The Block's revival album, showcasing his presence in the global music market.
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN, the group to which Joshua belongs, will kick off their new world tour 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_]' at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on September 13-14. Tickets sold out through pre-sales alone, demonstrating their strong ticket power. The members will perform twice at the largest venue in Hong Kong, Kai Tak Stadium, on September 27-28, followed by a tour in five U.S. cities in October and four major domes in Japan from November to December.
[Photo] Pledis Entertainment
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