Sigala & James Arthur - Lasting Lover (extended) Apr 2026

Released on September 4, 2020, is a high-energy pop-house collaboration between British DJ Sigala and soulful singer James Arthur . The track is a unique fusion of acoustic balladry and electronic dance music, characterized by its infectious sample of MGMT’s indie anthem "Time to Pretend". Creative Origins and Collaboration

: Sigala sought a "big male vocal with some soul" and identified James Arthur as the ideal fit. Interestingly, before Arthur was finalized, other artists—including Liam Payne —had recorded demo versions of the track. Sigala & James Arthur - Lasting Lover (Extended)

: Sigala challenged himself to transform the somber ballad into a "pop club" record. He described the inclusion of the MGMT sample as a "happy accident" that occurred while he was playing on his keyboard and realized the riff fit the track's energy perfectly. Released on September 4, 2020, is a high-energy