Fans go wild as Maroon 5 tease new collab with mystery female artist

Maroon 5 has once again proven they know how to keep fans on their toes. The chart-topping band is set to drop a new single this April. Moreover, on the 23rd, they dropped a teaser that stirred intrigue. The buzz has been created due to the presence of a shadowy silhouette of a woman standing back-to-back with frontman Adam Levine—released without a name or caption.

As this image began circulating on social media platforms such as Instagram and X, fans began making wild speculations about the identity of the female artist. Now, with just a few days remaining for the anticipated drop on April 25, it is not a surprise that the excitement has reached a fever pitch.

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Fan reactions: A meltdown in the best way possible

With reactions from fans ranging from sheer excitement to intense conspiracy theories, the hashtag #Maroon5MysteryCollab quickly shot up the trend list in the U.S., with thousands of people sharing their guesses and wishes.

KT wrote on X:

"It looks like beyonce but it also looks like several other artists."

X user Alfonso commented:

"Baby that’s LISA"

Another user, CovenTrue, wrote:

"Yall that’s Tate’s hair. tell me I’m not trippin"

Alejandro quipped:

"Its DEMI LOVATO"

Tony added on X:

"TATE MCRAE OR KYLIE MINOGUE WE UP"

Makati exclaimed:

"Omg Cynthia Erivo"

Capitán commented on X:

"Maroon 5 always finds a way to surprise. Let’s see who they blend with this time"

Through fan channels, people have been going to the extent of making side-by-side comparisons of the silhouette from the teaser with different female artists, using AI to overlay facial structures. Moreover, some are busy curating Spotify playlists such as the one titled “Maroon 5 Mystery Collab” in preparation for the big reveal.

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A new era for Maroon 5

The teaser comes at the perfect moment for Maroon 5, who are gearing up to release a new album and embark on a fall tour across the U.S. to perform before their fans. The band is known for their inclusive hits like “Girls Like You” and “What Lovers Do,” which have allowed it to build a reputation for collaborations with various artists.

Their previous album, “Jordi” (2021), included contributions from Megan Thee Stallion, H.E.R., and Stevie Nicks—proving the band's versatility and knack for fusion music. In this comeback, fans are looking forward to the band taking bold steps.

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What Comes Next?

While the band hasn't officially revealed the mystery artist, Adam Levine dropped a hint during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show. In particular, he referred to the new single as a “fresh chapter” that signified a new sound for Maroon 5. Whether it's an industry veteran or a fresh, breakout star, one fact is for certain – Maroon 5 is the real deal when it comes to making the moment.

As the date of the album’s release comes closer, the only thing greater than the mystery is the hype. Besides, if the song delivers, it might just become one of the biggest musical moments of 2025.

Stay tuned for the big surprise, and let’s keep the guessing game on.