Lay Zhang, Lauv team up for new single

LAUV and Lay Zhang. | PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF IG/LAY ZHANG

The highly anticipated collaboration between Asia’s megastar Lay Zhang and American pop sensation Lauv has been making waves globally since the release of their single, “Run Back to You.”

“Run Back to You” presents a captivating blend of contemporary pop melodies and nostalgic retro vibes, promising to resonate with audiences worldwide. Playing on romantic themes including the complications of relationships, Lay croons, “All I do is run back to you/Why do we keep making the same mistakes?” over top Lauv’s sweet and heartfelt harmonies, intertwined with catchy building pop synths.

Lay shared his enthusiasm for the project remarking, “‘Run Back To You’ is a new song that I made with my friend Lauv. It’s about learning from your past and growing from it all. We had so much fun making this together, and hope everyone can dance along.” And from Lauv’s own words: “I met Lay on my first trip to Mainland China, he was the absolute best, and we made a song together. I can’t believe it’s finally coming out, let’s hope the world is ready for us!”

As a testament to its magnitude, the accompanying music video features a special appearance by Twitch streamer and digital sensation, Valkyrae, who brings joy and spirit to the video creative.

The release of “Run Back to You” signifies a significant milestone in Lay Zhang’s global music journey, as it sets the stage for his highly anticipated album.