Ten years after introducing fans to one of the earliest songs from Illuminate, Shawn Mendes is celebrating the milestone with a new live release. On July 8, the Canadian singer-songwriter officially dropped “Ruin (Live From Boston)” across streaming platforms, accompanied by a live performance video on YouTube.
The release coincides with the 10th anniversary of the original song’s debut and serves as a tribute to both Illuminate and his latest tour Shawn On The Road Again.
Originally released on July 8, 2016, “Ruin” arrived as the first promotional single from Illuminate, offering fans an early glimpse into the more blues and rock-influenced direction Mendes would embrace on his sophomore album. Its official music video followed 10 days later, on July 18, ahead of the album’s September 23 release through Island Records.
Although “Ruin” introduced the era, Illuminate ultimately became one of Mendes’ defining projects thanks to the massive commercial success of “Treat You Better” and “Mercy.” “Treat You Better” reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and continues to attract millions of daily streams nearly a decade after its release, while “Mercy” became another signature hit from the record.
The album itself debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard 200. Blending pop, rock and blues influences, Illuminate showcased a more mature songwriting style than his 2015 debut Handwritten and later fueled the successful Illuminate World Tour, which launched in March 2017.
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