The single solidified Jonas Blue’s status as a hitmaker following his debut cover of "Fast Car".
is a global hit by British producer Jonas Blue featuring soulful vocals from JP Cooper . Released on June 3, 2016, through Capitol , Positiva , and Virgin EMI Records , it served as the second single from Blue's debut studio album, Blue (2018). Key Facts and Production Jonas Blue - Perfect Strangers ft. JP Cooper Audio
It peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 10 in eight other countries, including Germany, Australia, and Sweden. The single solidified Jonas Blue’s status as a
Interestingly, much of the song was produced and refined over FaceTime. After Jonas Blue created the initial instrumental, JP Cooper wrote the verse and hook; the two later collaborated via video call to tweak and finalize the track. Key Facts and Production It peaked at #2
The song explores the spontaneity of human connection and the freedom of living in the moment without overthinking the future or the direction of a relationship. Commercial Success
The track is a definitive example of Tropical House , blending summery piano chords with an EDM-influenced bass-heavy chorus.
The official music video , released on June 14, 2016, was filmed on location in . It tells the story of a man (Devin Dollery) and a woman (Victoria Scholtz) who repeatedly cross paths by chance while exploring the city and interacting with local children through skateboarding and breakdancing.