Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | March 7, 2025
"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a soulful, heartfelt serenade that expresses the genuine desire to boldly love and be loved. The pop R&B track effortlessly merges dreamy synths, vibrant guitar strums, and soft, tender vocal riffs to sonically mirror the feeling of falling in love. The track combines the most beloved elements of pop, R&B, and hip-hop that will instinctively resonate with audiences around the world. With its universal theme of love and a refreshing mix of widely popular genres, the track has all the makings of a global smash hit.
J-Hope, once again, expands his diverse portfolio of collaborators across numerous genres. "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" showcases the effortless chemistry between global trendsetter J-Hope and trailblazing, genre-defying GRAMMY-Award winning R&B artist Miguel, with their smooth, groovy vocal performances blending seamlessly to create a rich sonic journey. Renowned producer Johnny Goldstein, songwriters Sam Martin, known for his works with Maroon 5, David Guetta, One Direction, and Sean Douglas, who has collaborated with Madonna, Sia, and more, participated in the creation of the track.
In regards to the new single, J-Hope commented,
“With this single having such a clear goal and direction, I feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. After much thought and effort, the song has finally come to life, and I truly hope many people will enjoy it.”
Regarding his collaboration with Miguel, J-Hope stated,
“He is one of the artists I grew up listening to since I was young. I believed that Miguel's distinctive, and rich voice along with his unique artistry would blend seamlessly with the song, and as expected, it turned out amazing.”
Regarding the collaboration, Miguel commented,
“Sweet Dreams is really a nice reprieve, and I'm happy I got to pair with J-hope on his track.”
The single was unveiled along with a visually mesmerising music video. The music video brings to life the fluttering thrill of falling in love through the whimsical imagery of a floating house in the sky that expands as love grows. J-Hope is seen walking down the street as the floating house follows him. While the street feels more grounded in reality, the people he encounters on the street also seem to exude an otherworldly and ethereal aura. The alternating shots between the spaces symbolising dream (the house in the sky) and reality (the street) blur the boundaries between the two. This concept is a visual ode to the track’s theme of a dreamlike love, fully enveloping viewers in its surreal, alluring ambiance.
The release of the new single comes on the heels of the launch of J-Hope’s first-ever solo world tour, 'HOPE ON THE STAGE.’ The tour will feature a total of 31 shows in 15 cities across the world, including Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium shows on April 4 and 6, where he makes history as the first male solo Korean artist to headline a stadium concert in North America. The sold-out Seoul concert from February 28 till March 2 at KSPO Dome, which marked the start of the tour, received a perfect five-star review from NME, which praised the show as proof of J-Hope’s love for the stage, “reinforcing by himself with a set that highlights his multi-faceted talents and allows him to burn more powerfully than ever.” Last month, he also unveiled a surprise collaboration track “LV Bag (feat. J-Hope of BTS & Pharrell Williams)” with Don Toliver, produced by Pharrell Williams for Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Fall-Winter 2025 Show.
J-Hope’s "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide.
About J-Hope
J-Hope (Jeong Hoseok) is a South Korean rapper, dancer, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Known as the ‘lead dancer’ of the group, J-Hope boasts his performance skills that are nearly perfect. His originality in music as an artist also comes from the fact that he learned music through dance. J-Hope has been participating in making music such as “Intro : Boy Meets Evil” and “MAMA” in WINGS, and his solo works. J-Hope’s first mixtape Hope World (March 2018) expressed his honest emotions and personal narratives, suggesting his vision as an artist. Globally-famed “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)” released in 2019 showcased his own musical personality with exhilarating energy and performance. J-Hope also validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and visual elements of his solo album, Jack In The Box (July 2022), which addresses his passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, J-Hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza. J-Hope released a special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 alongside docuseries ‘HOPE ON THE STREET’ in March 2024. He embarked on his first solo world tour ‘J-Hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in February 2025. J-Hope is set to release his highly-anticipated single “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” on March 7.
About BTS
BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilised millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles since 2020, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognised with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.
About Miguel
Over the last decade, Miguel has established himself as a consummate artist who is unafraid to follow his creative impulses. Often referred to as a once-in-a-generation talent, Miguel captivates his fans through his emotive songwriting, rich production and powerful live performances. The son of a Mexican father and an African-American mother, Miguel Jontel Pimentel grew up in San Pedro, a predominantly Hispanic neighbourhood in Southern Los Angeles. He developed a passion for music early in life with both his parents being music lovers. His GRAMMY-Award-winning “Adorn” was RIAA certified 3x Platinum and is just one of his 15 songs to hit the Billboard Hot 100. As the recipient of 13 GRAMMY nominations, it’s no surprise Miguel’s previous two albums debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart, of which Wildheart debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s top 200 albums. In 2023, his single “Sure Thing” went viral on TikTok with over 23 million Creations as it not only broke the record for the most weeks ever spent on Hot R&B/Hip Hop Chart (totaling 78 weeks) but also surged to No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay Chart. Most recently, Miguel released his critically acclaimed new single and visual for “Always Time,” which is the first taste of new music as he ushers in a new era. Boasting a resume full of solo hits, as well as collaborations with Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, J. Cole, Tame Impala, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky among others, Miguel has proven himself to be one of R&B’s all-time sonic visionaries.
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