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Watch Niall Horan Surprise ‘Off Campus’ Star Ella Bright by Turning Her Cover Song Into a Duet
Niall Horan has surprised Off Campus actor Ella Bright by adding vocals to her cover of “Baby Now That I Found You”, turning it into an official duet. The moment was captured in a video in which Bright reacts enthusiastically, highlighting how television soundtracks can create new music collaborations and boost artists’ visibility.
The song, originally a 1968 hit for The Foundations that reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, features in Prime Video’s Off Campus, which premiered in May. It appears as a bonus track on Off Campus: The Mixtape (Extra Credit Edition), alongside six other new songs; Horan’s latest album, Dinner Party, recently debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
In short
- Niall Horan joined Ella Bright’s Off Campus cover as a surprise duet.
- The duet appears on the expanded Off Campus soundtrack.
- Horan’s new album debuted at No. 7.
Explained simply
Niall Horan is a former member of One Direction and an established solo artist. Ella Bright is an actor who appears in Off Campus, a television series that premiered on Prime Video in May.
Off Campus has its own music compilation featuring songs connected to the show. Television soundtracks like this one have become increasingly common, with productions now regularly releasing albums that complement their programmes.
When established musicians contribute to television soundtracks, they can raise the visibility of their collaborators and introduce their music to new audiences. These kinds of partnerships have become an expected part of television productions, offering cross-promotion benefits for both the show and the artists involved.