Polaroid (Jonas Blue, Liam Payne and Lennon Stella song)

"Polaroid" is a song by English DJ and record producer Jonas Blue, English singer Liam Payne and Canadian singer Lennon Stella. It was released as a digital download on 5 October 2018 via Virgin EMI Records as the eighth single from Blue's compilation album Blue. It is also included on Payne’s debut studio album LP1. To date, It has sold two million units worldwide.

Background and composition
On 4 October 2018, Jonas Blue released the cover art and a preview for "Polaroid". Written by Ed Drewett, Sam Roman, Blue and John Paul Cooper, the track has been described as R&B pop with an anthemic chorus and an irresistible groove. The song was also produced by Blue.

The song is about the concept of finding love at first sight. When Blue started writing the track, he felt that "only Liam could sing it." The song was originally going to feature Liam Payne and Cheryl, however due to the two splitting back in June, Blue chose Lennon Stella instead.

Critical reception
BroadwayWorld called the track a "heaven sent slice of R&B pop replete with a truly anthemic chorus and an irresistible groove". Idolator felt the song had "shimmering production", an "irresistible chorus", and that Payne and Stella have "striking vocals" and chemistry.

Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Polaroid" was shot in New York City's Central Park on 21 August 2018. It was officially released onto YouTube on 19 October 2018 and was directed by Jay Martin. The video features a couple falling in love after taking a Polaroid picture together, and also features appearances by all three artists. Billboard commented that the video brings the "romantic dance song to life".