Polaroid (Jonas Blue, Liam Payne and Lennon Stella song)

"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]

"Polaroid"
Single by Jonas Blue, Liam Payne and Lennon Stella
from the album Blue and LP1
Released	5 October 2018
Genre	Dance-pop[1] R&B pop
Length	3:13
Label	Virgin EMI
Songwriter(s)	Ed Drewett Sam Roman Guy James Robin John Paul Cooper
Producer(s)	Jonas Blue
Jonas Blue singles chronology
"Roll with Me" (2018) "Polaroid" (2018) "Desperate" (2019)
Liam Payne singles chronology
"First Time" (2018) "Polaroid" (2018) "Stack It Up" (2019)
Lennon Stella singles chronology
"Bad" (2018) "Polaroid" (2018) "Breakaway" (2018)

Critical reception

Broadway World called the track a "heaven sent slice of R&B pop replete with a truly anthemic chorus and an irresistible groove".[5] Idolator felt the song had "shimmering production", an "irresistible chorus", and that Payne and Stella have "striking vocals" and chemistry.[6]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Polaroid" was first released onto YouTube on 19 October 2018.[7] 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".[8]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2018–19) Peak position Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] 29 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] 47 Canada (Hot Canadian Digital Songs)[11] 50 Croatia (HRT)[12] 21 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[13] 87 France (SNEP)[14] 183 Greece International Digital Singles (IFPI)[15] 90 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[16] 23 Israel (Media Forest)[17] 1 Ireland (IRMA)[18] 22 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[19] 63 Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[20] 31 Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[21] 25 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 20 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 92 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[24] 16 Scotland (OCC)[25] 3 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[26] 12 Slovenia (SloTop50)[27] 29 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 96 UK Singles (OCC)[29] 12 Ukraine Airplay (Tophit)[30] 79 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[31] 1 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[32] 16

Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[33] 97 Chart (2019) Position Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[34] 98 Portugal (AFP)[35] 159 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[36] 29 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[37] 51

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[38]	Gold	40,000
Italy (FIMI)[39]	Gold	25,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[40]	Gold	400,000
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	5 October 2018[2]	Digital download	Virgin EMI

References

1. Brown, Helen (6 December 2019). "Liam Payne review – LP1: From One Direction to One Dimensional". The Independent. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
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4. "Liam Payne". Republic Records. 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
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6. Nied, Mike (5 October 2018). "Tune! Liam Payne & Lennon Stella Feature On Jonas Blue's 'Polaroid'". Idolator. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
7. "Jonas Blue, Liam Payne, Lennon Stella – Polaroid". Retrieved 23 October 2018 – via YouTube.
8. Engelmann, Nicole (19 October 2018). "Jonas Blue, Liam Payne and Lennon Stella Debut Cinematic 'Polaroid' Video". Billboard. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
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34. "Jaaroverzichten 2019". Ultratop. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
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37. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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39. "Italian single certifications – Jonas Blue, Liam Payne & Lennon Stella – Polaroid" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 14 October 2019. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "Polaroid" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione".
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