Maroon 5 - What Lovers Do ft. SZA

When Maroon 5 dropped "What Lovers Do" in late summer 2017, it marked a dazzling collision between pop royalty and alt-R&B’s brightest new star, SZA. Fresh off her groundbreaking debut album Ctrl, SZA’s soulful, effortless vocals provided the perfect counterweight to Adam Levine’s signature falsetto, propelling this funk-infused tropical house track straight to global radio dominance.

The accompanying music video, helmed by legendary director Joseph Kahn, turned the song’s lighthearted romantic chase into a surreal, CGI-fueled fever dream. Levine and SZA played a playful game of cat-and-mouse, running on water, racing jet skis, and dodging giant dinosaurs in a visual extravaganza that showcased modern pop video budget flexes at their peak.

Time Capsule 2017: Step back into the cultural landscape of 2017—a year defined by the viral craze of fidget spinners and the awe-inspiring Great American Solar Eclipse that captured global headlines. As Luis Fonsi’s "Despacito" smashed streaming records across the globe and new social shifts began to reorder the entertainment industry, "What Lovers Do" provided the ultimate vibrant, upbeat escape, solidifying SZA’s leap into mainstream superstardom.

• Chart Legacy: Released in 2017, "What Lovers Do" peaked at No. 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking Maroon 5's 12th top-10 hit and serving as SZA's breakout top-10 single on the chart.
• Las Vegas Residency: Maroon 5 extended their successful headline residency, "M5LV The Las Vegas Residency," at Dolby Live at Park MGM through 2024.
• Adam Levine's Return to Television: Lead singer Adam Levine was announced to return as a full-time coach for Season 27 of NBC's The Voice in early 2025.
• Financial Insights: Frontman Adam Levine's net worth is estimated at around $160 million, supported by the band's touring revenue, catalog sales, and his business ventures.
• Collaborator Milestones: Featured artist SZA achieved massive career milestones following the track, becoming a major headline act and winning three Grammy Awards in 2024 for her chart-topping album SOS.
• Global Career Legacy: Maroon 5 remains one of the best-selling digital groups of all time, with over 135 million records sold worldwide and multiple RIAA Diamond-certified singles.