Capitalizing on the popularity of The Voice, the latest in music reality TV, Adam Levine and his Maroon 5 cohorts released a new single, “Moves Like Jagger” on June 21st (A&M/Octone Records). The single features Levine’s fellow judge and superstar, Christina Aguilera in what I think is rip-roaring, up-tempo dance/pop/rock SMASH worthy of Maroon 5‘s extensive back catalog of hits and probably one of the catchiest pop tunes to come out so far this summer. While Christina does make an “appearance” towards the end of the track, make no mistake – Levine is the star here, and Aguilera nothing but an after thought.
Upon it’s release, “Moves Like Jagger” debuted at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 after quickly rising to the #1 spot on the iTunes chart less than a day after being released digitally. The song was written by Levine, Benny Blanco, Ammar Malik and Shellback and produced by Shellback and Blanco. It becomes Maroon 5‘s first top ten single since 2007’s “Makes Me Wonder” and Aguilera’s first top ten since 2008’s “Keeps Gettin’ Better.” The song also marks the first time two ‘Best New Artist‘ Grammy winners have come together on a Billboard Hot 100 hit, telling the story of a man who uses his Mick Jagger-like dance moves to impress and seduce one lucky lady.
Given the seemingly bitter TV rivalry of Levine and Aguilera, it’s nice to see the two of them come together here on this single. Maroon 5 hits the road with Train later this month in support of their last album, Hands All Over Me, which was released last September and peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s last single, “Never Gonna Leave This Bed” failed to make an impact on the charts, peaking at #56 on the Hot 100 chart. The album’s debut single, “Misery” has been the album’s most successful single, peaking at #14 on the Hot 100. The release and success of “Moves Like Jagger” can only do good things for Adam and Maroon 5 and with Adam and Christina signed on for a second season of the runaway hit reality show, I can only hope that they see continued success. Check out this live performance of “Moves Like Jagger” from The Voice as well as a lyric video for the single. Also make sure that you download the single on U.S. iTunes HERE.