SEOUL, South Korea – K-pop sensation BTS's RM and hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion are joining forces once again for a highly anticipated new single titled "Neva Play." The track is set to drop on September 6 at 1 PM KST (12 AM ET), and fans are already buzzing with excitement.
Megan Thee Stallion first broke the news on her social media accounts on Sunday, September 1. She expressed her excitement for the release of "Neva Play," hinting at a fresh new sound from RM. “P.S. This is one of my favorite RM verses I’ve heard! I’ve never heard him rap in this style before,” Megan tweeted, fueling speculation about the new musical direction the BTS leader will take.
This new collaboration follows the massive success of their previous partnership on the remix of BTS's hit single “Butter,” which took the world by storm. The “Butter” remix dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart, securing the No. 1 spot for a staggering 10 weeks, solidifying BTS’s position as global music icons.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting RM’s return to his rap roots, and “Neva Play” promises to deliver just that. Known for his deep, resonant voice and sharp lyrical skills, RM’s upcoming verse is already being hailed as a must-listen by those in the know. His collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion not only marks his return to the rap scene but also sets the stage for another potential chart-topping hit.
As soon as the collaboration was announced, BTS’s dedicated fanbase, known as ARMY, took to social media, making it one of the top trending topics globally.
Halsey Joins the Excitement 😱
.@halsey comment on @theestallion via IG post about Megan x #RM’s “Neva Play” collab!
— BTS Charts Daily (@btschartsdailyc) September 1, 2024
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