Surprise collaborations always create a lot of buzz, and the latest news about Maroon 5 and BLACKPINK's Lisa coming together is no different. The artists have announced their new project entitled Priceless, which has created buzz on social media sites.
One user replied to the post, saying:
"The duo I didn't know I needed," expressing their surprise about the announcement.
The release announcement has created curiosity about the potential sound and look of the release. Pop and K-pop communities have been curious to understand how Maroon 5's music is going to mix with Lisa's performance. Although the release has not been confirmed yet, initial reactions suggest that the collaboration has attracted a lot of attention.
Social media platforms receive an immediate boost in reactions, soon after the announcement
Soon after the announcement was made, users on various platforms like X (formerly Twitter) shared reactions that portrayed a variety of emotions ranging from surprise to excitement. Several of them mentioned the surprise factor of the collaboration between the American pop group and the K-pop star.
One of the fans penned:"I can’t wait! Maroon 5 is the soundtrack of my soul, the ultimate male band of my life.Their songs are priceless, and when you add Lisa,the queen of my heart the impact is unstoppable"
Some fans were initially doubting the validity of the news of the collaboration. Due to the nature of the surprising release, numerous fans were skeptical until an official confirmation was available through teaser pics and media statements.
One of the fans tweeted: "Never in my life would've thought Lisa would collab with Maroon 5. This might be the best pop duo of the year."
"To be honest this is the longest song that I've been listening . Its non-stop . Already addicted to it," said yet another.
Even before its release, some of the fans are already predicting that the collaboration will be a massive commercial success. Comparisons have already been made to other global collaborations that have reached the top of the charts.
One fan wrote:"Breathless but ready this is about to be legendary."
As of now, an official release date for Priceless has not been provided. Despite this, conversation continues to grow online, with fans organizing listening parties and trending hashtags ahead of the release.
Another fan commented:
“I Love #LISA and I Love #Maroon5 my two favorite artists are working togetherLISAxMAROON5”
Lisa's increasing visibility in international music collaborations draws attention
Lisa's feature in Priceless follows her trend of being a part of prominent global collaborations. Critics point out that this further showcases her adaptability as an artist capable of crossing musical genres and worldwide markets. Her past works have already established a good track record of global success.
Maroon 5's history of crossing genres contributes to the hype
Maroon 5 has had a history of making crossover appearances and collaborations with artists from various genres, such as hip-hop, pop, and R&B. The collaboration with Lisa comes across as an extension of this trend. Supporters of Maroon 5's past collaborations are now waiting to see what contribution Priceless will make to their extensive musical repertoire.
Although both artists have not shared a great deal of information about the project, the brief teaser and collaboration announcement have proven enough to keep ongoing online debate going. Followers now anxiously follow updates, waiting for any other hints as to what the full song will bring.