Post Malone covers “Only Want To Be With You”

First and foremost, we adore your three distinct and specific interests. Secondly, we have exciting news to share! Post Malone recently performed at the Pokémon Day 25th-anniversary virtual concert, and he did something incredible. He covered Hootie and the Blowfish's classic hit from 1995, "Only Wanna Be With You," but with a fantastic twist. Post Malone's rendition, called the "Pokémon 25 Version," incorporates a mesmerizing blend of reverberating guitars and nostalgic sound effects that transport us back to the era of the original Game Boy.

This remarkable cover is a tribute to the time when Pokémon Red and Green, the games that started the phenomenon, were released in Japan. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the convergence of two significant events—the debut of the iconic game and the time when "Only Wanna Be With You" was topping the music charts.

To make the occasion even more special, Post Malone takes center stage in the virtual concert, headlining the event, and treating fans to a live performance of this exciting new track. It's an unforgettable experience for Pokémon and music enthusiasts alike!

In the concert teaser, Post Malone takes a leap into the future by transforming into a captivating CGI version of himself, following in the footsteps of renowned artists like Travis Scott and Lil Miquela, who have embraced this futuristic approach. The teaser builds up excitement for the upcoming event, where fans can witness this stunning digital avatar come to life.

The highly anticipated concert is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, at 7 p.m. ET and will be accessible for free on the official Pokémon social channels and website. It's a fantastic opportunity for everyone to tune in and experience the magic of Post Malone's performance.

"Only Wanna Be With You" marks the hip-hop artist's first release of 2021 and holds special significance as his first single as a lead artist since his 2019 album Hollywood's Bleeding. Notably, the song achieved international success, reaching No. 1 on various charts in the year of its release. Post Malone's prior singles, "Sunflower" (featured in the Academy Award-winning animation Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) and "Circles," both dominated the Billboard Hot 100, further showcasing his exceptional talent and popularity in the music industry.

You can listen to the song here.