This 2018 single, co-written with Lorde and its eventual producer, was a notable departure from Mendes's previous work, incorporating a more mature R&B-influenced sound that signaled a shift in his artistic direction.
- "Lost in Japan" was co-written by Mendes with Lorde and producers Joel Little and Nathan Ferrell.
- The single reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
- A remix of the song featuring Zedd was released on November 1, 2018, which became a significant dance hit.
Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter who rose to prominence in the mid-2010s through the streaming platform Vine, eventually becoming a dominant force in contemporary pop music. By 2018, Mendes had established himself as a global teen idol with a string of successful singles and two studio albums.
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