And similar to that, we have now a 2019 Super Bowl halftime present. Maroon 5 was introduced because the Super Bowl LIII halftime performer nearly out of nowhere on Wednesday (Sept. 19), and although the band has but to chime in on the information themselves, their hit-filled catalog actually makes us marvel what they’ll be bringing to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium stage on Feb. 3, 2019.
Not solely do the M5 guys (Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine, Mickey Madden, PJ Morton, Matt Flynn and Sam Farrar) have a ton of catchy-as-hell tunes to select from for his or her Super Bowl efficiency, however in addition they have a powerful roster of collaborators they may very effectively carry on stage. Billboard has discovered that Cardi B and Travis Scott are “on the short list” of particular visitors, and Maroon 5 has additionally teamed up with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Christina Aguilera, Future, SZA, Wiz Khalifa, Julia Michaels and A$AP Rocky.
But let’s not neglect that the final two Super Bowl performers — Lady Gaga in 2016 and Justin Timberlake in 2017 — proved you don’t want a shock visitor to make a halftime present memorable, you simply want hits. And with or with out collaborators, Maroon 5’s profession is chock stuffed with them: The group has topped the Billboard Hot 100 3 times (2007’s “Makes Me Wonder,” 2011’s “Moves Like Jagger” and 2012’s “One More Night”), and so they’ve had 11 extra songs land within the prime 10. Even six years after their most up-to-date Hot 100 No. 1, the pop band remains to be making strikes, at present sitting at No. 2 with their Cardi B-assisted smash “Girls Like You.”
So, simply what number of hits will Maroon 5 play and what number of shock visitors will they carry to the Super Bowl halftime stage? We’ll have to attend till Feb. 3, 2019, however within the meantime we’ve dreamed up the final word Maroon 5 halftime present set checklist.
“Makes Me Wonder”
Might as effectively begin issues off with their first No. 1 hit, proper? The funky opening chords would make for an ideal dramatic entrance, ideally with a mesmerizing gentle present to match. And although the tune is 11 years outdated, as soon as that first refrain hits, you gained’t simply keep in mind that you realize all of the phrases — you’ll additionally keep in mind that Maroon 5 is about to hit you with 14 minutes of great bangers.
“Harder To Breathe”/”This Love”
While Maroon 5 have proven to be pop mainstays since their 2002 debut, followers who’ve been round for the band’s complete 15-year profession at all times lengthy for an additional pop-rock masterpiece like their first LP. Songs About Jane. Since we will’t dedicate your entire halftime present to at least one album, a pleasant little medley of the album’s two rockiest singles ought to please their group’s day-one followers.
“One More Night”
If there may be one factor Maroon 5 has grow to be recognized for, it’s their irresistible, weapons-grade hooks. And the refrain of “One More Night” could also be among the many unforgettable within the M5 catalog, as confirmed by its peak place on the Hot 100 six years in the past. With a observe this potent, somewhat goes a good distance: We most likely solely want to listen to a few minute of it within the halftime present to be singing “oooh-oo-oo-oo-ooh-ooh-ooh-oooh” the remainder of the night time.
“Moves Like Jagger”
At this level we’re most likely about 7 or eight minutes in — take into account that Maroon 5 most likely isn’t going to play each tune in its entirety, a la JT this year — so it’s about time to carry out a particular visitor, particularly if there are going to be a number of cameos. Aguilera — who was a particular visitor throughout the Super Bowl XXXIV halftime present in 2000 — would assist maintain the vitality up on this fast-paced hit with her dynamic vocals.
“Maps”
After two of Maroon 5’s most infectious tunes, the slower verses of “Maps” can be a pleasant distinction — and so they’d be certain Adam Levine (and albeit, everybody else watching and dancing alongside) doesn’t lose an excessive amount of steam earlier than the present is over. If the verses are an excessive amount of of a downer, nonetheless, inserting only a minute of “Maps” into the Super Bowl setlist stills permits for a walloping crescendo into the tune’s hard-hitting refrain.
“Girls Like You”
As the largest hit in Maroon 5’s catalog in additional than three years, “Girls Like You” deserves a pleasant highlight in the midst of their halftime present, significantly as a result of Cardi B may very well be making an look. Sources have already teased that rap’s it-girl is in talks to hitch Maroon 5 on stage, which might be one of many greatest moments of the efficiency — to not point out her profession.
“Don’t Wanna Know/Cold”
While Travis Scott is in consideration for a halftime present look, Maroon 5 has already featured two different rap powerhouses on tracks: Kendrick Lamar (“Don’t Wanna Know”) and Future (“Cold”). And whereas “Cold” is not precisely the group’s most dependable party-starter, performing with Atlanta native Future can be a welcome nod to the game’s host city.
“Sugar”
Following 4 visitor appearances and a run of absolute jams, the one strategy to shut issues out with a bang is with Maroon 5’s greatest hit thus far. Though “Sugar” couldn’t fairly make it to No. 1 on the Hot 100 (the tune peaked at No. 2 in 2015), their wedding-crashing video has garnered 2.7 billion YouTube views and has greater than 730 million Spotify streams alone.
If the Maroon 5 guys need to make their finale actually grand, they may even take inspiration from the video and marry some {couples} on stage. Okay, that is perhaps going too far, however whether or not or not there are romantic fireworks, there’ll doubtless be actual fireworks, because the addicting hit has already confirmed itself to be an electrifying show-closer — it is the final tune the band has been enjoying on their present tour.
