Demi Lovato Fumbles Her Return with Debut Single
Demi Lovato has made a triumphant return to the dance music scene with her latest single, "Fast." The tune, which blends EDM, electropop, and dance-pop styles, has debuted in the top 10 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, marking a significant return to her pop and dance roots after her 2022 punk-rock album Holy Fvck.
Lovato's presence on dance charts has been a consistent one, with four entries on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, three of which reached the top five. Notably, "No Promises" (a collaboration with Cheat Codes) peaked at number 2 in 2017. Her earlier sound included electronic, pop rock, and dance-pop elements, with songs like "Cool for the Summer" and "Sorry Not Sorry" being emblematic of her dance-pop era.
"Fast," co-written by Lovato with Jake Torrey, Chloe Angelides, and producer Kevin "Zhone" Hickey, was released on August 1, 2025, via Island Records. The music video, directed by Daniel Sachon, features Lovato navigating chaotic city streets with various symbolic and internet meme references, reinforcing her renewed cultural engagement and artistic direction.
This recent success illustrates Lovato's adaptability and enduring presence in the dance music scene following a period of musical experimentation. "Fast" has successfully marked Lovato’s reentry into the dance music space, reconnecting her with earlier chart successes and potentially broadening her audience again with an electronic-influenced sound.
Interestingly, Lovato's only other two appearances on the Official Dance Singles chart were "No Promises" with Cheat Codes and "Instruction," fronted by Jax Jones and also featuring Stefflon Don. Both tracks came close to hitting No. 1 on the Official Dance Singles chart, falling short by only a space or two. It's been more than eight years since Lovato's last entry on the Official Dance Singles chart, with her last single "Fast" being her lowest-peaking entry on that chart.
Lovato's return to the dance music charts with "Fast" comes at a time when crossover club-pop tracks are gaining renewed traction. Artists like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are keeping the sounds of the dancefloor on the charts, even as country takes over in some respects.
Despite her recent success, Lovato has not had a major U.K. hit since her reemergence on dance-specific tallies with "Fast." Her last two entries on the Official Albums roster did not produce any major U.K. hits. However, her latest single, "Fast," has debuted on three charts across the Atlantic, opening highest on the Official Dance Singles chart at No. 30.
In summary, Demi Lovato's "Fast" is a significant return to her dance roots, marking a successful reentry into the dance music scene. The song, which has been described as a diva house track, has debuted in the top 10 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart and is Lovato's only entry on the Official Singles list since 2013's "Really Don't Care" featuring Cher Lloyd. The music video for "Fast," directed by Daniel Sachon, reinforces Lovato's renewed cultural engagement and artistic direction.
Entertainment and music continue to celebrate Demi Lovato's club pop comeback, as "Fast" marks a significant reentry into the dance music scene and a return to her pop and dance roots following her 2022 punk-rock album Holy Fvck. Remarkably, this track has been Lovato's only entry on the Official Dance Singles chart since 2013, thereby extending her chart history and potentially attracting a broader audience through an electronic-influenced sound.
