La La La

British producer Naughty Boy released "La La La" on May 18, 2013, as the second single from his debut album Hotel Cabana. The track paired his production style with the then-unknown vocals of Sam Smith, creating a fusion of UK garage, dance-pop, and soulful R&B. This collaboration served as the catalyst for Smith's international career and became one of the defining pop songs of that year.

The song topped the UK Singles Chart and reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 while securing the top spot on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Its commercial reach extended globally with multi-platinum certifications in the United Kingdom and Australia, alongside Gold and Platinum status in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.

Written by Shahid Khan (Naughty Boy), Sam Smith, and Jimmy Napes, the lyrics were credited specifically to Naughty Boy. The official music video directed by James Cresswell featured a minimalist aesthetic that focused entirely on Smith's emotive performance against a stark background. As of 2024, the video has accumulated hundreds of millions of views across streaming platforms. [edit]