Leona Lewis / Avicii - Collide

Single by Leona Lewis and Avicii
Released: 4 September 2011 (2011-09-04)
Genre: Dance-pop, house
Length: 4:01
Label: Syco, J
Writer(s): Autumn Rowe
Producer: Sandy Vee
Album: Glassheart

"Collide" is a song performed by British singer-songwriter Leona Lewis. The song features swedish DJ Avicii. It was written by Autumn Rowe and produced by Sandy Vee, and interpolates elements from "Perpetuum Mobile" by Penguin Cafe Orchestra. It is the lead single from Lewis's currently untitled upcoming third studio album. "Collide" premiered on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 1 show, The Scott Mills Show, on 15 July 2011 in the United Kingdom. Upon the song's radio premiere, several media outlets reported that its instrumental was very similar to a club song by Avicii, who later claimed that "Collide" featured the same instrumental and that Lewis's record label, Syco, had stolen his song without his permission for inclusion on the song.

"Collide" was first announced as the lead single via Lewis's official Twitter on 14 July 2011, where she tweeted details of the the premiere date as well as the title of the song, saying "So excited to let u know to tune into Scott Mills show on Radio One tomorrow for the worldwide exclusive play of my summer single 'Collide'. The song premiered on Scott Mills' BBC Radio 1 show The Scott Mills Show the following day. The song has since been the subject of controversy and scrutiny because an alleged case of plagiarism, which includes an instrumental from a club track "Penguin" by dance producer DJ Avicii allegedly without his consent. It was later announced that Avicii's record label, Ministry of Sound, had allegedly filed a lawsuit against Lewis's label Syco and its owner Simon Cowell, accusing them of stealing Avicii's song before he was able to release it, as well as claiming that he had never given permission for the song to be included on "Collide". Syco representatives responded to the allegations, claiming that Avicii has been credited as a songwriter on the production credits of the song. On 16 August 2011, the situation was resolved with both Avicii and Lewis in court, with an agreement that the song will be a collaboration with both artists.

Digital Spy's Lewis Corner was positive about the song, stating "We've always known that Leona's voice was created for a euphoric club-classic [...] here she has combined it with lyrical substance and live instruments that are a perfect fit alongside her hearty and emotive vocals." He and fellow Digital Spy reporter Robert Copsey named it amongst their top ten songs of the week of 18 July 2011. Ron Slomowicz from About.com described the song as "magical", partly due to the change in genre for Lewis and said "Leona's hauntingly beautiful vocals fit the track perfectly and the chorus is quite touching." Michael Cragg of The Guardian gave the song a mixed review, feeling that although Lewis gave an acceptable performance, the structure of the song is "all over the place". In a review by Popjustice the different song structure was also noted, but they felt it worked well for the song. Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly was negative about the song, calling it "a misguided dip into dance-pop [that] lands with a major thud". Canadian reviewer Dave Hockby described the song positively by describing Leona's vocals as a "force not to be reckoned with. As cliché as it sounds, the woman has talent. Perhaps 'Collide' is hard to judge her talent purely on but dancefloors across the world won't say no to a little diva strutting."

The music video for "Collide" was shot on 27 July 2011 and was directed by Ethan Lader. The video, shot on a beach in LA, has been described as "a beautiful cinematic piece that" showcases "the natural beauty of" Lewis. It has also been described as "inviting, sexy, and organic." The piece will depict "a moving fashion spread" and will deal with "finding the beauty in the subtleties of life."

UK iTunes Remixes EP
1."Collide" (Radio Edit)
2."Collide" (Extended Version)
3."Collide" (Afrojack Remix)
4."Collide" (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Remix)
5."Collide" (Cahill Remix)

Promo single 1
1."Collide" (Radio Edit)
2."Collide" (Extended Version)
3."Collide" (Afrojack Remix)

Promo Single 2
1."Collide" (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Remix Radio Edit)
2."Collide" (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Remix)
3."Collide" (Alex Gaudino & Jason Rooney Remix Instrumental)
4."Collide" (Cahill Remix Radio Edit)
5."Collide" (Cahill Remix Radio Edit Instrumental)
6."Collide" (Cahill Remix Instrumental)
7."Collide" (Cahill Remix)
8."Collide" (Cahill Remix Dub)
9."Collide" (Nay Ray Club Remix Radio Edit)
10."Collide" (Nay Ray Club Remix)
11."Collide" (Nay Ray Chill Out Remix)
12."Collide" (Extended Dub Mix)

Ireland (IRMA) 3
Japan (Japan Hot 100) 79
Scotland (The Official Charts Company) 4
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) 4
US Hot Dance Club Songs (Billboard) 4

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[WonderMan320]

@djjamiii the lyrics are quite simple, ok but her voice is fine. also, don't blame her for stealing a track she didn't write. she just sang the song THEY gave her.

[itslouig]

its quite pathetic of me but i dont kno why i am stuck on this song.. Every time i listen she uplifts my soul and releases it. I dont kno, cant explain it but i Love her and cannot wait for the album. This is her time to show the world she is music.

[UNDERSKATE007]

Fail ...

[CmanCorporations]

She didn't sample Avicii as this is a rip off up Perpetuum mobile...

They both sampled the same song.

[nass661]

I love it

[viHuNTeRz]

Listen to Avicii - Fade into Darkness,.... sound simular?

[ssj5devilhunter666]

all i see is penguins!!

[jonnyboytoy]

Leona Lewis STILL is Hot as Hell! ^__^

[pinoarnold]

Nice song I like

[fillyywillyy23]

She's soooooooo banging