j-hope Is Back With a New Solo Single Titled “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)”
Words by Courtnee Bo
March 8, 2025
j-hope, a member of 21st-century pop icons BTS, releases his new solo single, "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," on March 7. This marks his first release in a year, following his special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 in March 2024. It also marks his return to music after his military discharge, signaling an exciting new phase in his career.
"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a smooth, heartfelt song about love—the kind of love that makes you want to give your heart freely and boldly. The track mixes pop and R&B with dreamy synths, soft guitar strums, and smooth vocal melodies that really capture the feeling of falling in love. The song blends pop, R&B, and hip-hop in a way that’s sure to connect with listeners all over the world, making it a strong contender to become a hit.
One of the highlights of this track is the collaboration between j-hope and Grammy-winning artist Miguel. The two have great chemistry, and their voices work perfectly together to make the song even more captivating. The song was produced by Johnny Goldstein, with help from songwriters Sam Martin, who’s worked with artists like Maroon 5 and David Guetta, and Sean Douglas, who’s worked with stars like Madonna and Sia. This track adds to j-hope’s growing list of impressive collaborations across different music styles.
Unlike j-hope's previous solo tracks like "Arson," "MORE," and "NEURON (with Gaeko, yoonmirae)," which were more focused on hip-hop, "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" marks a shift towards pop-R&B. This song highlights a more mature, sensual side of j-hope, showing how he continues to grow and experiment with his music.
The music video for "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" adds even more magic to the song. It features a floating house in the sky, representing how love can take you to new heights. As j-hope walks down the street, the house follows him, creating a visual metaphor for how love can follow you everywhere. The video blends dreamlike imagery with reality, perfectly matching the song’s theme of a dream-like romance.
With "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," j-hope is giving fans not just a fresh sound, but an emotional and visual experience that invites them into a dreamy world of love and possibility. This track is sure to stand out as an exciting new chapter in his solo career.
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