Dance to This

Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande make for an unexpectedly perfect pair on 'Dance to This,' a song that whispers where most pop duets shout. Released on June 13, 2018 as the fourth single from Sivan's second album Bloom, the track strips away the usual summer banger formula in favor of something quieter. Over a minimalist beat with click-clack percussion and warm synth pads, Sivan and Grande trade verses about staying home and finding intimacy away from the club scene. The production, handled by Swedish hitmaker Oscar Holter, has a nocturnal, almost drowsy feel that makes the song feel like a secret.

The collaboration came together after Sivan reached out to Grande, who was working on her own album Sweetener at the time. Grande recorded her vocals separately, but the chemistry is palpable. Critics praised the restraint, with Pitchfork calling it a 'low-key banger' and Billboard noting how it 'stands out by not trying to be a huge, bombastic hit.' The song didn't set the charts on fire, peaking at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it became a streaming staple on chill R&B playlists and a favorite for couples who prefer a quiet night in. The music video, directed by Bardia Zeinali, shows Sivan and Grande hosting parallel house parties in neighboring apartments, a stylish visual that racked up over 150 million views on YouTube.[edit]