SEVENTEEN's Joshua has teamed up with American EDM duo SLANDER for a special collaboration — and it's hitting all the right notes.
💔 Joshua reimagines SLANDER's hit with his own style
On July 25 at 1 PM KST, Joshua released his version of "Love Is Gone" through major streaming platforms. The track is a remake of SLANDER's viral hit, originally sung by singer-songwriter Dylan Matthew, which has racked up over 600 million streams on Spotify.
🎧 Collaboration sparked by SLANDER's request
According to insiders, SLANDER themselves reached out to Joshua, believing his vocal color and emotional depth could bring new life to the track. "We're thrilled to unveil this new version with Joshua," they said. "He maintained the core sentiment of the original while breathing new life into it with his delicate tone."
🫶 Joshua's take: softer, more heartfelt
Known for his velvety voice and nuanced expressions, Joshua stripped the song down with a minimal yet emotional arrangement. His performance gives the heartbreak anthem a fresh perspective.
🌎 Joshua's global collab résumé grows
This isn't Joshua's first international collaboration. He previously featured on Pink Sweat$'s "17" and participated in New Kids on the Block's revival album. His growing global footprint highlights his musical versatility.
🎤 What's next? SEVENTEEN's World Tour 'NEW_'
Meanwhile, Joshua and the rest of SEVENTEEN will kick off their new world tour NEW_ with two massive shows at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on September 13 and 14.