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LEGO Friends set 41752 is a toy designed for children ages 6 and up. It includes buildable figures and accessories to create a playset based on a specific theme. The set allows children to engage in imaginative play and storytelling, fostering creativity and fine motor skills. The pieces in the LEGO Friends 41752 set are made of sturdy plastic and are compatible with other LEGO sets, allowing for endless possibilities for building and play. The set may vary in the number of pieces and the complexity of the build, depending on the specific theme. This toy is part of the LEGO Friends line, which is targeted towards children who enjoy building and playing with detailed sets. The LEGO Friends 41752 set may appeal to fans of the LEGO Friends characters and storyline. Overall, LEGO Friends set 41752 offers children the opportunity to build, play, and explore their creativity in a fun and engaging way. The set provides hours of entertainment and can be a great addition to any LEGO collection.

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How Paris Hilton Reclaimed Her Narrative With 'Infinite Icon'

Eighteen years after her debut album, Paris Hilton is telling her own story like never before. The pop culture trailblazer details how a new perspective on her fame and legacy inspired 'Infinite Icon.'

At the beginning of last year, Paris Hilton received a fortuitous affirmation from her longtime friend Sia : "You were born to be a pop star."

The duo were flying back to Los Angeles from Miami, where they had joined Miley Cyrus on stage for the "Flowers" singer's NBC holiday special, "Miley's New Years Eve Party," the night before. It had been the "Hannah Montana" star's idea to have Hilton perform her signature 2006 hit, "Stars Are Blind," and the surprise appearance had the crowd — and the internet — in a frenzy. But it wasn't until Sia asked Hilton why she had stopped making music that the star took a moment to reconsider her dormant pop music career.

"I explained to her that I was so busy focusing on my brands and all my businesses, and I just didn't really take the time," Hilton recalls to GRAMMY.com from her palatial estate in Beverly Park, California. "And she was like, 'Well what if I was executive producer and I wrote the album with you?'" 

The very next day, Sia sent her over 60 ideas for songs — and Paris Hilton the Pop Star was officially reborn.

More than 18 months later, Hilton's long-awaited sophomore studio album, Infinite Icon , is finally arriving on Sept. 6. The project is full-circle in many ways for Hilton, particularly its home of 11:11 Media, the global media company the multi-hyphenate founded in 2006 (and rebranded from Paris Hilton Entertainment in 2021) to steer her ever-evolving business empire.  

The 12-track collection of sparkling, electro-fueled dance-pop features guest appearances by Rina Sawayama (anthemic lead single "I'm Free") and close pal Meghan Trainor (the bouncing declaration of independence "Chasin'") as well as production by the likes of Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson — Harry Styles ' GRAMMY-winning collaborators on 2022's Harry's House — and songwriting credits from titans like Greg Kurstin and Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa 's trusty right-hand woman.

With its glitzy, high-fashion sheen and club-ready sound, the album is exactly what Little Hiltons (as the singer's fans lovingly call themselves) have been anxiously waiting upwards of two decades to hear, whether Hilton is stepping into her power on liberated opener "Welcome Back," gushing over her happily ever after with husband Carter Reum on starry-eyed cut "Infinity" or trading verses with Argentinian star María Becerra on bilingual banger "Without Love."

But Infinite Icon is much more than just a sophomore album for the superstar — it's another chance to take her story back from the clutches of the media. 

The last time Hilton released a full-length studio set — her 2006 debut album, Paris — her life looked very different. The socialite was still filming her hit reality series with bestie Nicole Richie, "The Simple Life"; the show had turned Hilton into one of the most famous faces in the world since its 2003 premiere, largely thanks to her persona as a ditzy wild child from one of L.A.'s wealthiest and most powerful dynasties. That quickly pigeonholed her as a spoiled party girl who was only famous for being, well, rich and famous.

As the characteristically ruthless Y2K-era press doggedly constructed a scandal-ridden narrative about her life and famous friends like Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan ( The New York Post 's " Bimbo summit, " anyone?), Hilton turned her fame into a full-blown empire. She leveraged her celebrity into media ventures and brand deals galore, including a fragrance collection that contains more than 30 products as of 2024 and has reportedly generated more than $3 billion in revenue since its 2004 inception; she also continued blazing a trail on reality TV with popular shows like the global "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" franchise and 2011's "The World According to Paris."

Hilton unapologetically embraced her public persona on Paris , creating a soundtrack of slick, candy-coated confections like "Turn It Up," "Screwed," "Nothing in This World," and, of course, the aforementioned "Stars Are Blind." The LP, which featured production by heavyweights like Scott Storch, Fernando Garibay and Kara DioGuardi, even came with a breathy, baby-voiced cover of Rod Stewart 's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" to close out the track list for good measure.

The self-titled studio effort served as another reminder of Hilton's star power, becoming a surprise success for Warner Records when it peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200; it eventually sold more than 600,000 copies around the world. "Stars Are Blind" also became a cult hit in its own right, notching Hilton with a Top 20 single on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as a No. 1 on multiple dance charts.

While Hilton views "Stars Are Blind" as "such a defining moment in my career," she alludes that the version of Paris on Paris is far removed from the Paris on Infinite Icon . "My first album was definitely just about being fun, about going out, partying, being hot. I don't know, it was just very me at that time," she says.

"Now, in my life, I feel like I've been through so much. It's been this whole journey, and I've just lived through so many different phases of my life," Hilton — now a wife and mother of two — adds. "So I wanted to make this album something that was deeper and more introspective, and just celebrate everything that I've learned in life and reflect the evolution of who I've become."

Part of that evolution includes a new perspective on the years she spent chasing validation and fulfillment through the public's adoration. In fact, the first taste of her musical comeback came with one of Infinite Icon's boldest and most surprising statements: "Fame Won't Love You."

The synth-drenched power ballad — a duet with Sia, which was also included on the nine-time GRAMMY nominee's latest album, Reasonable Woman — finds the woman once notoriously derided as being famous for simply being famous dissecting her global stardom with an unflinching and surprisingly vulnerable eye.

"I searched in your eyes for some glimmer of light/ Tap dancing for one million miles/ I looked for the smiles, hoping in them I'd find/ Validation for my futile existence," she sings on the second verse. Sia joins in on the surging chorus, "Little dreams come crashing, let them wave in passing/ 'Cause fame won't love you like a mother, like a father should/ And you may wish for Oscars, GRAMMYs and blockbusters/ 'Cause fame won't love you like a lover, like a brother should."

Calling the song "deeply personal," Hilton explains, "It really captures the truth that I've lived and learned over the years. And I just wanted people to understand that fame can never replace real love or true happiness. 'Cause when I was younger, I thought that fame was everything — it just seemed like the ultimate validation. But over time, I've realized while fame can bring you attention and opportunities, it really can't fill the voids in your heart or bring you the deep connections that we all need in life. It's just a reminder that the world can love your image, but it's really the love from within and from those who truly know you that matters the most."

"Fame Won't Love You" is hardly the only song on the album where Hilton showcases an inspiring amount of soul-searching and personal growth, either. She casts off stigmas and opens up about turning her lifelong struggle with ADHD into her own personal "superpower" on the appropriately titled "ADHD" ("That is a song that I needed to hear when I was a teenager," she says), gives sweet insight into the private life she's created behind the public fantasy on "Legacy," and even questions her own mortality and the legacy she'll one day leave behind on glittering standout "Stay Young."

Infinite Icon also affirms that Hilton is proudly aware of the impact she's had on today's modern celebrity culture, specifically on the outrageously fun "Bad Bitch Academy," which includes a Hottie-approved guest appearance by Megan Thee Stallion on the official remix.  

The runway-ready romp shows Paris is more than happy to school the next wave of celebrity influencers and aspiring socialites: "Step one: when you're gettin' ready, look hot/ Step two: gotta catch a cab to the bar/ Step three: get a drink with a cherry and tie it in a knot/ Step four: dance your ass off/ Welcome to the Bad Bitch Academy," she coolly instructs her fame-chasing pupils over a pulsating beat.

"I feel really proud being the OG It Girl and the blueprint for modern celebrity," she says. "It was about redefining what it means to be famous in the digital age. Just pioneering a new kind of celebrity -— someone that blends fashion and media and business and pop culture all into a powerful personal brand. It's really cool that I was the first to turn my life into something where I've shaped trends and set standards, and inspired so many to embrace their own unique star power.

"I didn't just follow the rules, I created them," the business mogul continues. "I was at the forefront [of] showing the world that you can be glamorous, you can be fun, you can be a businesswoman. My journey is more than just about fame, it's really about building a lasting impact and empowering others."

Years before Hilton even considered making her sophomore album, her lasting impact as a pop culture icon was further proven when a then-unknown Kim Petras asked her to appear in the music video for her debut single, 2017's "I Don't Want It At All." The unabashed Little Hilton kicks off the visual by praying at an altar dedicated to her idol, with Paris then appearing like a high-fashion fairy godmother to make all the young starlet's designer-laden dreams come true. (The two blonde bombshells became fast friends, and later collaborated on the 2023 re-recording of "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)." Hilton now adoringly considers the GRAMMY-winning trailblazer "like my little sister.")

More recently, metal-pop newcomer Scene Queen also cited Hilton as a direct inspiration and "very much the aesthetic drive" behind her own alternative stage persona. "She talks about how she put on this voice and everything, because people were just gonna assume that she was dumb anyway," the singer born Hannah Collins told GRAMMY.com in July . "So she completely capitalized on that and was like, 'That's fine, I'll take your money and make my career successful. If you're already gonna assume negatively about me, then that's my superpower.'"

"I love that I can inspire people that they can really just be authentic and fearless, follow their dreams and make them happen," Hilton says of the artists and influencers following in her footsteps. "I would have loved to have someone like that to look up to when I was a teenager, and I didn't. So it's cool I can be that person for others… I know that teenage Paris would be very proud, 'cause I would never have been thinking this back then when I was a kid."

As Hilton's loyal fans know, Infinite Icon is just one of many ways the multi-hyphenate is inspiring future generations as well as working on her own healing.

With the release of her 2020 documentary This Is Paris and publication of 2023's Paris: The Memoir , she publicly recounted the heartbreaking years she spent at Provo Canyon School, an involuntary treatment center for troubled teens in Provo, Utah. She openly detailed the physical, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse she suffered there, as well as the suffocating PTSD and trauma that has subsequently followed her into adulthood and megastardom. 

The "Paris in Love" star now proudly counts political activist and children's safety advocate among her long list of accomplishments, having introduced the Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse Act into Congress in April 2023 to reform the largely unregulated troubled teen industry that stole her adolescence.

"I want to be remembered for that," she says of her advocacy work. "Fame and all that is whatever, but to be remembered for making a difference in children's lives and being the hero I needed when I was a child, that means more to me than anything."

Whether she's in the recording booth, testifying before Congress or on stage in front of thousands of adoring fans, Hilton remains dedicated to telling her own story, in her own way and on her own terms.

"Every song on this album is a piece of my truth and a reflection of my journey," the pop icon says of Infinite Icon . "It's allowed me to reclaim my narrative and share who I am beyond the headlines and the persona people think that they know. 

"This album isn't just about making music," she continues. "It's really about owning my story, embracing my past and showing the world the woman that I've become."

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On the heels of releasing his first children's album, John Legend details how his latest passion project came to be.

There are few things 12-time GRAMMY winner John Legend has not achieved. Six years after achieving EGOT status, Legend has conquered a new goal: releasing an album of sing-alongs and lullabies. 

Legend's debut children's album, My Favorite Dream , is the result of a creative partnership with Sufjan Stevens . Yet the album's true origins can be traced to an Instagram video of Legend singing Fisher Price's "Maybe" to his wife Chrissy Teigen and their youngest daughter, Esti. The video has been viewed 9.3 million times on the platform since Teigen posted it in November 2023. 

"As soon as Chrissy posted me singing that song, all the parents who have had young kids with Fisher Price toys were like, 'Oh, my God, you're doing this song that we have known for years, and we love,'" Legend tells GRAMMY.com. "'Why don't you make more songs like this for parents out there?" 

Teigen then suggested that her husband make a lullaby album. Fisher Price reached out and followed suit, and so did Legend's label. "Everybody was saying, 'John, you got to make a children's album.' And so I started to think about it." 

My Favorite Dream features 15 tracks: nine originals written by Legend, one solo piano track, and five covers (yes, including a full recorded version of "Maybe"). True to form, Legend put a unique touch on childhood favorites such as "You Are My Sunshine."

"When you listen to the lyrics, there's a hint of sadness that goes through, especially the second verse," he says of the reimagined track. "I wanted to capture some of that as well, the idea that you're sad when you miss someone that you love, someone who is your sunshine." And when it came to crafting the nine originals, his inspiration was simple: "the things me and Chrissy like to talk to our kids about, concepts we like to teach our kids, and messages we like to share with our kids, how we like to inspire them and motivate them." With that in mind, Legend channels imagination and love throughout the new songs. "Deep In The Ocean Blue" transports kids and parents alike to the wonders beneath the ocean's surface, while "We're A Family" and "When I Feel Sad" explore the undeniable strength of a family bond. "Always Come Back" combines both, interpolating the Willy Wonka classic "Pure Imagination" to soundtrack Legend's heartfelt promise to his kids that he's never too far away: "I may ride the planes and trains and distant highways/ But I know I'll be finding my way home… I'll always come back to you."

There's even a personal touch on the album's rhythmic lead single, "L-O-V-E," which features background vocals from Tiegen and their two oldest children, Luna and Miles.

By expanding his musical repertoire with My Favorite Dream , Legend has put his artistic versatility on full display. The album is an amalgamation of the distinctive features that form Legend's musical calling card — from his enchanting piano playing that listeners were first introduced on his 2004 debut, Get Lifted , to the raw and soulful lyrics of his 2013 smash "All of Me," to the richness of textures he explored on 2020's Big Love . Legend's musical abilities empowered him to create a children's album that is not only timeless, but deeply meaningful in its themes and narratives. While Legend wrote all of the original songs on his own — a career first — he insists My Favorite Dream wouldn't have been as impactful without Stevens' production. Legend was first introduced to Stevens' work through his critically acclaimed 2005 LP, Illinois. "It's such an iconic album, and it has some of that whimsy music and some of those dreamy soundscapes you would want for a children's album. The more I listened to him, the more I was like, 'You know what? He's the only person I could imagine producing this album the way I want it to sound.'" Legend and Stevens viewed the album as two halves, each with its own distinct sound. As Legend explains, the duo wanted the tone of the first half of the album to be more uptempo: "we wanted to sound like a Muppet band, just fun, playful sounds that were very musical, but also very fun and adventurous at the same time." The second half of the album centers on soothing, timeless lullabies. The hypnotic "Go To Sleep" encapsulates the idea of a whimsical and dreamy soundscape; "Safe" is a tranquil tune that explores the comfort and security of the bond between parent and child. The latter's baroque pop background vocals — a characteristic of Stevens' unmistakable sound — complements Legend's rich baritone voice, serving as a testament to their fruitful partnership.

The passion behind My Favorite Dream is undeniable, but it's also a smart business move on Legend's part. In the past decade, some of YouTube's most viewed videos were children's songs, bringing in over a combined total of over 40 billion views . As a father of four, Legend knows firsthand the role that music plays in parenting — and made a conscious effort to ensure that the album's songs appeal to both kids and their parents. 

"For the kids, I wanted it to be lyrically appropriate [and reflect] things that we legitimately would say to them. At the same time, I wanted it musically to be something that everybody would want to listen to, that felt timeless and classic, and that parents would enjoy just as much as their kids would." 

Judging by the reactions to "L-O-V-E" alone, Legend succeeded in his mission. As one YouTube commenter wrote, "Us grown ups need this song just as much as the kiddos do!" Whether or not more children's music is in Legend's future, he hints that he may explore more new genres with forthcoming projects. He attributes his time as a coach on the popular competition series "The Voice" for expanding his musical horizons. "You hear such a cross-section of music," he says of the show. "And I think that really has helped me become a more complete songwriter. It's definitely prepared me well for all the things I've been writing lately." 

After seamlessly producing his debut children's album, Legend has proven that his versatility and talents are boundless — and now, he just might have fans old and young waiting to hear what's next. 

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15 Must-Hear Albums In September: Paris Hilton, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan & More

Dive into September's exciting lineup of album releases, featuring a mix of iconic comebacks from Manu Chao and Bright Eyes, along with fresh releases from Fred Again.., Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and others.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded, the music industry is poised to unleash a tidal wave of new releases. September comes in full force with a myriad of releases, featuring everything from debut albums to long-awaited comebacks across a spectrum from indie darlings to megastar acts. 

The month kicks off on September 6, marking the return of '00s socialite Paris Hilton with her album Infinite Icon , her first in two decades. On the same day, Pink Floyd 's David Gilmour ends a nine-year hiatus with his solo release, Luck and Strange . The momentum continues with Suki Waterhouse, Brantley Gilbert, and Miranda Lambert all dropping fresh LPs in the following week.

The peak of this release frenzy hits on September 20, a day packed with new music from Bright Eyes, Katy Perry , Manu Chao , Nelly Furtado , The B-52s' Kate Pierson , Hippo Campus, Keith Urban , Mitchell Tenpenny, James Bay, and the anticipated debuts of Kassi Ashton and Mason Ramsey. Whew. But catch your breath quickly, because the last week of September closes the month out strong with Ezra Collective's Dance, No One's Watching and Luke Bryan's Mind of a Country Boy .

To navigate this bustling season, GRAMMY.com compiled a list with 15 must-hear albums coming out September 2024.

Fred again.. — 'ten days' (Sept. 6)

The 2024 GRAMMYs ' Best New Artist nominee and viral producer Fred again.. , real name Frederick Gibson, is set to release his fourth LP, ten days , on Friday, September 6. The album includes magical collaborations with Anderson .Paak , Four Tet , Emmylou Harris , the Japanese House, Skrillex , and more.

On Instagram , Gibson shared the intimate concept behind the album: each of the 10 songs represent a different, important day in his life. "There's been a lot of biggg mad crazy moments in the last year but basically all of these are about really very small quiet intimate moments. Some of them are like the most intensely joyful things i have felt, and some of them are the other side of things."

The British star has previewed the record with singles " adore u " with Obongjayar, " ten " featuring Jozzy and Jim Legxacy, and "places to be" with Anderson .Paak and CHIKA. Gibson is also set to play a handful of concerts throughout North America in September and October.

Read more: 6 Reasons Why Fred Again.. Was Dance Music's Rookie Of The Year

Toro y Moi — 'Hole Erth' (Sept. 6) 

Experimental chillwave artist Toro y Moi, aka Chaz Bear, is set to release his eighth studio album, Hole Erth , on September 6. The title was inspired by Stewart Brand's counterculture magazine Whole Earth , which was published in the late ‘60s. "The Whole Earth catalog is this encyclopedic, self-sustaining guide. With the album title alone, that's something I wanted to spark as a conversation," said Bear in a press release. "We can be off the grid, and also be on the internet, and try out all of these different lifestyles at the same time."

Bear shared a first look into this nostalgic project with the single "Tuesday" shedding light on his evolving musical tastes. "Growing up, the often-controversial-line between mainstream and underground artists was so defined, but now that line has become so blurred I can't even tell what I like anymore… sometimes."

This eclectic mix is evident across the album's 13 tracks, which navigate through rap rock, pop punk, and emo, marking Hole Erth is Bear's most unexpected project yet. The album holds a slew of superstar features including Don Toliver in "Madonna," BROCKHAMPTON's Kevin Abstract and Lev in " Heaven ," and Death Cab for Cutie 's Ben Gibbard in " Hollywood ." Overall, the record emerges as an oeuvre, steeped in the digital era yet deeply connected to the human experience. 

Paris Hilton — 'Infinite Icon' (Sept. 6) 

It's been nearly two decades since early-aughts' socialite Paris Hilton launched her singing career with Paris in 2006. Since the global success of its hit single "Stars Are Blind," Hilton has only sporadically dabbled in music, focusing on a variety of other endeavors. This September, she surprises fans with her much-anticipated album, Infinite Icon .

Executive produced by popstar Sia , the 12-track album includes collaborations with Rina Sawayama, Meghan Trainor , Argentine singer Maria Becerra, and Sia herself. The buzz around Hilton's musical comeback bubbled up in December 2022 following the re-release of "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)." Her performance of the hit song with Sia and Miley Cyrus ' at a New Year's Eve concert in Times Square further fueled anticipation. 

In June 2024, Hilton performed the new single "I'm Free" with Rina Sawayama at the Alice + Olivia Pride party in New York City, igniting excitement for future performances yet to be announced.

David Gilmour — 'Luck and Strange' (Sept. 6)

Pink Floyd's David Gilmour is set to release his fifth studio album, Luck and Strange , on September 6 — his first in nearly a decade. In an interview with Prog Magazine , Gilmour hailed it as "the best album I've made in all those years since 1973 when [Pink Floyd's] The Dark Side Of The Moon came out." 

Luck and Strange was co-produced by Gilmour and Charlie Andrew, known for his work with indie band Alt-J . "We invited Charlie to the house, so he came and listened to some demos, and said things like, ‘Well, why does there have to be a guitar solo there?' and ‘Do they all fade out? Can't some of them just end?' shared Gilmour in a press release. "He has a wonderful lack of knowledge or respect for this past of mine. He's very direct and not in any way overawed, and I love that. That is just so good for me because the last thing you want is people just deferring to you."

The upcoming LP contains eight tracks "from the point of view of being older," majorly written by Gilmour's wife, Polly Samson, and includes a stirring cover of The Montgolfier Brothers' " Between Two Points ." Gilmour and Samson's children, Romany and Gabriel, also feature as singers in the latter. As for the title track, it includes a special 2007 recording by late Pink Floyd keyboardist, Richard Wright . In October, Gilmour will head to the U.S. for several shows in Los Angeles and New York.

Nilüfer Yanya — 'My Method Actor' (Sept. 13)

British singer Nilüfer Yanya dives deep into the craft of her new album, My Method Actor , drawing parallels between her process and method acting. "I was researching method acting — and from what I read, it's based on finding this one memory in your life, a life-altering, life-changing memory," Yanya explained in a press statement. She describes method acting as sometimes traumatic because it involves constantly revisiting pivotal personal moments— a process akin to the emotional recall required during musical performances.

Scheduled for release on September 13, My Method Actor explores themes of transition and change, a reflection of a period of Yanya's own life. To write it, she and producer Wilma Archer secluded themselves in the studio to create what she describes as her "most intense album," focusing solely on their collaborative efforts without any external influences. 

Yanya is ready to share her new work with audiences across North America, Europe, and the UK, beginning with a tour that kicks off on September 28 in Philadelphia, PA. She has given fans a taste of what's in store with singles "Like I Say (I Runaway)," "Method Actor," "Call It Love," and "Mutations."

Suki Waterhouse — 'Memoir of a Sparklemuffin' (Sept. 13)

Suki Waterhouse's new album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin , was inspired by a spider. But not your average house spider: "I came across the Sparklemuffin — which is wildly colored, does this razzle-dazzle dance, and its mate will cannibalize it if she doesn't approve of the dance," she said in a press release. "It's a metaphor for the dance of life we're all in. The title felt hilarious, ridiculous, and wonderful to me."

The album arrives on September 13, two years after her lauded debut I Can't Let Go , showcasing a sundry of styles, from folk, to indie, to pop across 18 tracks. The English singer collaborated with producers Jonathan Rado, Brad Cook , Greg Gonzalez , Rick Nowels , and more, all while preparing for the arrival of her first child. "I finished the record in my home studio during the last months of my pregnancy," she recounted. This period of personal transformation shaped the album, which she hopes will resonate deeply with listeners. "If it captures something pure I've experienced, it should touch others too," she added.

Starting September 28, Waterhouse will embark on The Sparklemuffin Tour through North America, performing in 26 cities throughout December.

Brantley Gilbert — 'Tattoos' (Sept. 13)

"All my albums, they capture a chapter of my life," said country rockstar Brantley Gilbert about his new LP, Tattoos . "If somebody wants to know who I am, what I've been through and where I stand, they can start at the beginning and listen through, and that's why it was undeniable that Tattoos should be the title — because my tattoos do the same thing."

Marking Gilbert's seventh studio effort, Tattoos comprises 10 tracks co-written by the singer, and features Justin Moore, Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, and Gary LeVox . On its lyrical contents and symbolism, Gilbert added: "People get ‘em for a lot of reasons, but for most of us, tattoos talk about our victories and losses, our struggles and the whole nine."  

The Georgia-born artist will celebrate the release day in style, headlining Brantley Gilbert's World's Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in Nashville. Following the release, he will play several shows across the U.S., including stops in Knoxville, Jonesboro, and Savannah. Gilbert also shared the single "Me and My House," featuring Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones.

London Grammar — 'The Greatest Love' (Sept. 13)

A decade after their debut, London Grammar is set to release their next album, The Greatest Love , signaling a new chapter for the band. According to a press release, this album allows the band to "leave their past behind them and hone in on a newfound sense of freedom."

Following their 2021 critically acclaimed album Californian Soil — which earned them a second BRIT nomination — the new album is brimming with confidence and a new outlook, while retaining their classic etherealness. Hannah Reid explains, "The last couple of years have changed our priorities and process as artists. That is a big part of our story." 

The album's lead single " House " encapsulates this new direction with empowering lyrics: "This is my place, my house, my rules." Another track, " Into Gold ," speaks to overcoming adversity, reflecting: "And when I was made from the right kind of wrong / All of these things that I’ve seen turned darkness into gold." The band will support the release with a tour beginning in November, with eight shows scheduled across Europe and the UK.

Miranda Lambert — 'Postcards From Texas' (Sept. 13)

Country queen Miranda Lambert went back to her roots for her ninth studio record, Postcards from Texas . Reflecting on the album's deep personal significance, Lambert shared with Variety , "I made this record in Texas, and it meant the world to me. I had not made a record in Texas since I was 18, my independent album… And this music really reflects what made me the artist that I am. I feel like it's pretty honky-tonk."

Postcards From Texas also marks Lambert's debut release under Republic Records after her departure from a two-decade stint at Sony Nashville. "I just thought I could learn a lot, to be honest, from a New York-based label, and try to grow my career still and do it in different ways than I have before," she told Variety . 

Collaborating closely with frequent co-producer Jon Randall , Lambert crafted a 14-track collection, personally co-writing 10 of those songs. Album highlights include the lead single " Wranglers ," "Santa Fe" with Parker McCollum, a cover of David Allen Coe's "Living on the Run," and "Alimony." Notably, " Dammit Randy ," marks the first song to feature co-writing credits from her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.

Jamie xx — 'In Waves' (Sept. 20)

Nearly a decade has passed since Jamie xx, famed DJ and producer from The xx, released his full-length debut album. His eagerly awaited sophomore album, In Waves , is slated to finally break that drought on Sept. 20.

"I am so unbelievably happy," Jamie expressed in a press statement. "It's been a while… and a lot has happened in that time. Ups and downs, growing up, figuring stuff out and then forgetting it all many times over. I wanted to make something fun, joyful and introspective all at once. The best moments on a dance floor are usually that for me. I can't wait to share it with you."

Over four years in the making, Jamie meticulously shaped the album to evoke "the emotional crescendos and thrilling volatility of an almost mystical night out." To help him on this mission, he collaborated with bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim, as well as John Glacier and Robyn , and included a special feature with Erykah Badu in the deluxe vinyl edition.

In May, Jamie previewed In Waves during his intimate The Floor residency in London. He has since publicly shared tracks " Treat Each Other Right ," "All You Children" with the Avalanches, " Life " with Robyn, and " Baddy on the Floor " with Honey Dijon .

Manu Chao — 'Viva Tu' (Sept. 20)

It's been 17 years since Manu Chao's La Radiolina graced the airwaves, but the wait for new music is finally over. The mythic French-Spanish singer is set to release Viva Tu, his fifth studio LP since his debut with Clandestino in 1998, heightening the anticipation for his latest work.

Drawing inspiration from his global travels and the everyday lives of people, Chao's new album offers a tapestry of languages including Spanish, French, Portuguese, and English, reflecting on "the current state of the world, both in factual and virtual terms." " São Paulo Motoboy ," a standout track, pays homage to the city's delivery drivers who navigate its sprawling chaos daily, while " Viva Tu " is a heartfelt rumba celebrating the women of his neighborhood. 

Viva Tu also shines with collaborations from Willie Nelson on "Heaven's Bad Day," and French singer Laeti on "Tu Te Vas." As Chao continues his current world tour fans can catch him live in various European cities throughout September.

Bright Eyes — 'Five Dice, All Threes' (Sept. 20)

The indie sad boys of Bright Eyes will be back with their first new album in four years. Five Dice, All Threes is set to drop September 20, following 2020's Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was . The fully self-produced record also features Cat Power, Matt Berninger of The National , and Alex Orange Drink from The So So Glos'.

Discussing the album's melancholy themes, frontman Conor Oberst reflected in a statement, "For whatever reason, I was born with a brain that's preoccupied with that kind of thing. When I was young, there was a performative aspect to it, which got reflected back at me. Now I'm at a point where I don't care what the reaction is going to be. Before it was a little out of my hands — I didn't know how to write if it wasn't specific to my actual life. Now I do it by choice." Nate Walcott, the band’s multi-instrumentalist, added, "I think it revisits the spirit of our older records. There is a real quality of chaos and ecstatic urgency in the performances." 

For now, fans can enjoy the single " Rainbow Overpass " and will soon have the opportunity to experience these emotions live. Bright Eyes embarks on a U.S. tour in September, followed by a European leg, before returning to North America for an extensive 43-show tour across the continent starting in January 2025.

Katy Perry — '143' (Sept. 20)

Katy Perry's seventh album, 143 , heralded as a "sexy, fearless return to form," is set to drop this fall with 11 club-ready anthems. Perry described the album as "a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album," with the title '143' representing the symbolic numerical expression of love.

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 , Perry revealed the personal significance behind the album's title: "It's my angel number. It's my symbol, it's my sign," she said. "A couple years ago, we were going through a little bit of a hard time medically in our family, and it was a little bit scary, and I started seeing 143 in many different ways, not just on the phone. It was trippy, almost. And I looked it up, and it's code for 'I love you.'"

For this release, the former American Idol judge worked with long-time collaborators Max Martin , Dr. Luke , and Stargate , but also enlisted new names, such as Vaughn Oliver and Rocco Did It Again! . The tracklist features collaborations with 21 Savage , Doechii, and Kim Petras , previewing this new era with singles " Woman's World " and "Lifetimes."

On the day of release, September 20, Perry will headline a sold-out show at Rock in Rio in Brazil. Further tour dates have yet to be announced.

Ezra Collective — 'Dance, No One's Watching' (Sept. 27)

Following their 2022 Mercury Prize-winning album, Where I'm Meant to Be , jazz group Ezra Collective will return with their third LP, Dance, No One's Watching , on September 27. The album is described as "an ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing," capturing the essence of various dance floors the band has encountered on their global tours and exploring how rhythms connect humans on a deeper level. 

Recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios, Dance, No One's Watching was enriched by surprise visits from close friends and family, infusing the album with a profound sense of community and shared experience. The British quintet recently released the single "God Gave Me Feet for Dancing," featuring Yazmin Lacey, which exemplifies these themes.

Drummer Femi Koleoso elaborates on the significance of dance in their music: "Myself, Ife, and TJ all grew up in church, and it played a massive role in how we view the purpose of dancing. Dancing is bigger than just the club space. Dancing is a community thing, dancing is a spiritual thing, and ‘God Gave Me Feet For Dancing' is like a window into that element of Ezra Collective for the five of us."

Luke Bryan — 'Mind of a Country Boy' (Sept. 27)

Luke Bryan explores fresh vocal styles in his forthcoming album set to release on September 27, Mind of a Country Boy , reflecting on songs that have stood the test of time. "If it's a song that I cut two or three years ago, and I still love it, and it still sounds fresh, then I feel like it'll stand the test of time."

Summed up as "a well-rounded collection of songs from a man who has lived what he sings," Mind Of A Country Boy has "a little bit of everything," according to Bryan. "I do some things differently vocally on this one that I've not done before. It's about each song having its place and having its meaning. It's trying not to be overly redundant with songs. I think that's why I've been blessed to have a long career and what I feel like this album's going to do."

The album includes 14 tracks produced by Jeff and Jody Stevens, who previously worked with Bryan on his 2020 album Born Here Live Here Die Here. Leading singles from the album include " Country On ," " But I Got a Beer in My Hand ," and "Love You, Miss You, Mean It."

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A Pirate Looks At Infinity: Jimmy Buffett's Legacy In 15 Songs

A year after his untimely passing, look back at the songs that point most convincingly back to Jimmy Buffett — the man, the artist and now, the never forgotten legend.

When Jimmy Buffett passed away on Sept. 1, 2023 at age 76, the decorated singer/songwriter, performer, author and entrepreneur left behind a legacy that unified a swath of musical genres and people.

The man behind "Margaritaville" — the song and later the brand — and so many other tunes that bridged folk sensibilities with country and rock touches, sometimes called "Gulf & Western," was much more than the beach-obsessed character he played in song. Although he had plenty of industry successes, notching 13 Billboard Hot 100 hits, a pair of GRAMMY Award nominations, while selling more than 20 million albums, his fans loved him for how he made them feel.

In song, he was a true storyteller that was clever, funny and introspective; in performances, he was the quintessential Parrothead to the core. As the ringleader of the party, he was generous enough to share the spotlight with members of his Coral Reefer Band as well as the fans who dressed up, tailgated outside the venues and spread their joy to others.

Both sides of Buffett were crucial building blocks in the business empire he built around his persona as the laid-back, casually philosophical beach bum. The Margaritaville restaurant and resort chains, his Landshark Lager beer and many other ventures made him a billionaire, while his storytelling prowess made him one of few authors to top both fiction and nonfiction bestsellers' lists. While his legacy may be both musical and merchandisable, the endearing qualities of the Parrothead personality he created is the real reward for his fans.

Below, remember Buffett's illustrious career through 15 classic songs — just a glimpse of his genius that made it okay for country singers to loosen up, for rockers to pick up an acoustic guitar, and for the Parrotheads to while away their days in the sun.

"Why Don't We Get Drunk," 'A White Sports Coat and a Pink Crustacean' (1973)

While Buffett's first two albums showed glimpses of the celebrated artist he would become, his songwriting largely hewed close to the earnest observations typical of early-seventies folkies. By his third album, though, he had grown into his winking style of satire and breezy, Nashville-meets-Key West flair.

This cut from A White Sports Coat and a Pink Crustacean combined both, and created the template for hundreds of bleary-eyed sing-alongs to follow. "The Great Filling Station Hold-Up" may have been the proper album single, but "Why Don't We Get Drunk," its controversial B-side, became the bigger tune — and the one featured on his seven-times Platinum compilation, Songs You Know By Heart .

"Come Monday," 'Living & Dying in ¾ Time' (1974)

As Buffett pulled away from his folk sensibilities, Nashville-style balladry became a big part of his sound. "Come Monday"  brings orchestral strings into the mix to help express the yearnings he felt while stuck in "a brown L.A. haze," pining for his love back home. The song resonated with new fans, becoming his first Top 40 single, as it peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"A Pirate Looks at Forty," 'A1A' (1974)

It probably wasn't a stretch for Buffett to sing so convincingly from the perspective of a seafaring, modern-day pirate. He considered his own later entrepreneurial forays an adventure on the high seas of life. But back in '74, he was so inspired by the real-life stories of a Key West smuggler and rapscallion he befriended that he wrote "A Pirate Looks at Forty" from his perspective. 

A key cut on his second long-player of '74, A1A , "Pirate" is empathetic to the dashed dreams and yearnings of a man looking back at his wins and losses. And despite the eventual billionaire fortunes of Buffett himself, his narrator determines the balance is a draw.

"Margaritaville," 'Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude' (1977)

Buffett's next album, Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude , launched his music career into the stratosphere — and its success had a lot to do with "Margaritaville," a Top 10 hit and the basis of the global brand he later built.

Essentially, "Margaritaville" established the beach-boho lifestyle as an aspiration for millions. Against a backdrop of tropical instruments like steel drum and marimba, Buffett sang of the quiet pleasures of an unhurried life, unconcerned with the tides and buoyed by his favorite blender drink. In 2016, the tune was voted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, while the Library of Congress added it to the National Recording Registry in April 2023. 

"Son Of A Son Of A Sailor," 'Son Of A Son Of A Sailor' (1978)

Whether Buffett's soft and breezy music can be considered "yacht rock" is a subject of debate, but he certainly rocked a yacht or two in his day — and he dressed the part for the cover of his album Son Of A Son Of A Sailor . The title track is a definitive take on his love of the wandering life, untethered from the anchors many cling to and always in search of the next port of call. A master of ballads whimsical and wistful, Buffett manages to be both at once here.

"Cheeseburger in Paradise," 'Son Of A Son Of A Sailor' (1978)

Before it was a menu item at his Margaritaville-branded restaurants and resorts, "Cheeseburger in Paradise" was a mirage Buffett dreamed about while marooned at sea. As the story goes, a misadventure in the Caribbean left Buffett with only meager rations to survive. And when he finally struck a landing on dry ground, his first meal inspired one of his most enduring songs: an easy-rockin' Top 40 hit about cheeseburgers that somehow isn't a novelty cut — a hat trick only Buffett could pull off.

"Fins," 'Volcano' (1979)

As the lead tune from his 11th album, Volcano , "Fins" entered the pantheon of Buffett concert staples immediately and helped inspire plenty of Parrothead ephemera, as well as the title of the 1990 live album Feeding Frenzy and his Landshark Lager brand. But none of that would be important if not for Buffett's song about a hapless woman who travels to the beach to relax, but instead is encircled by "sharks that can swim on the land." With "fins" to the left and right of her, she's "the only bait in town."

"Boat Drinks," 'Volcano' (1979)

Buffett had a knack for coining phrases — and "Boat Drinks" certainly qualifies among the best. What makes a boat ride better? Boat drinks, of course.

An album cut from Volcano (also featured as a B-side to the single "Survive"), Buffett ironically wrote the song while on a winter sojourn in Boston, exiled from his native habitat and wishing the city's fresh blanket of snow were the sugar-white sands of Florida. Musically, the tune is a quintessential cut from his whirlwind late-seventies period, when Caribbean themes and sonic textures became his calling card.

"It's My Job," 'Coconut Telegraph' (1981)

Long before Mac McAnally joined Buffett as a sideman in the Coral Reefer Band, Buffett sent the young artist a note praising his songwriting. Then, for his 1981 album, Coconut Telegraph , Buffett boosted his new friend's fortunes by recording "It's My Job," a tune McAnally wrote about taking pride in your work — however menial or miserable it may be — while working on a hot Mississippi highway in the summertime. The tune reached No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Buffett's last appearance on the chart until 2003 (more on that later).

"One Particular Harbor," 'One Particular Harbor' (1983)

The 1980s were the beginning of Buffett's transition from chart champion to blockbuster concert draw. But he still had plenty of gas in the songwriting tank, as songs like "One Particular Harbor" proved.

Inspired by his travels in Polynesia, Buffett sings in Tahitian about the "abundance of the sea" after leaving behind the mainland. While the song was a minor hit on Adult Contemporary radio, it became a fan favorite and a mainstay of live shows from the era. 

"Jamaica Mistaica," 'Banana Wind' (1996)

Like on "Cheeseburger in Paradise," Buffett's penchant for seeing the humor in the unfortunate dustups of his real life shines on the Banana Wind cut "Jamaica Mistaica." In this case, Jamaican police opened fire on his plane, believing he was a smuggler or criminal straight out of his own song "A Pirate Looks at Forty." Set to a reggae beat, though, Buffett lets listeners in on the joke — an endearing quality that earned him the love not only of Parrotheads, but also an official apology from the Jamaican government.

"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," Alan Jackson's 'Greatest Hits Volume II' (2003)

By the dawn of the new century, Buffett's beach-bum aesthetic had conquered Nashville, the town he left in the early '70s to find his identity as an artist in Key West. And "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere," recorded with country star Alan Jackson and featured on his Greatest Hits Volume II , was exactly the new Buffett-style anthem Music City needed.

It was also what Buffett's 21st century career needed: "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" earned the veteran singer his first No. 1 on Billboard 's Hot Country Songs chart as well as his first GRAMMY nomination (in the Best Country Collaboration With Vocals Category) and his first Country Music Association Award (for Vocal Event of the Year). Later, the song notched the No. 3 song of the decade on Billboard 's Hot Country Songs chart, proving Buffett's staying power amid shifting musical trends.

"Bama Breeze," 'Take the Weather With You' (2006)

After Hurricane Katrina made matchsticks of Buffett's home territory in 2005 — the beachfront bars of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida where he cut his teeth — he responded with the album Take the Weather With You and its leadoff track, "Bama Breeze." The country-rock tune extols the virtues of the so-called "Redneck Riviera" and coming of age as the sun came up outside the dive bars of the Gulf Coast, many of which were now ruined. The song also nods to the fans who have stuck by him since the beginning: "At the Bama Breeze, you're one of our own down there/ You'll never drink alone down there/ Good god, I feel at home down there."

"Knee Deep," 'You Get What You Give' (Zac Brown Band, 2010)

One of the most rewarding markers of a mature career in music is the respect paid by each successive generation of musicians. Newly minted country star Zac Brown paid homage with "Knee Deep," which was written with Buffett in mind and borrows heavily from his long-established beachbound, escape-by-tropics aesthetic. But it truly takes off when Buffett himself takes the second verse and then harmonizes the choruses with Brown. And the combination proved sweet for both acts: the song was certified triple Platinum and landed at No. 1 on Billboard 's Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.

"Bubbles Up," 'Equal Strain On All Parts' (2023)

Although the public wasn't aware at the time, Buffett was dealing with the effects of Merkel cell carcinoma — the disease that claimed his life — throughout his final years of touring and recording music. Released two months after he passed, Equal Strain On All Parts , his 32nd and final album, arrived like a comforting voice from beyond to Parrotheads and casual fans alike.

On "Bubbles Up," Buffett was in a particularly reflective mood, facing his own mortality in his most measured, reassuring manner. The title phrase came from his survival training — if he were to find himself submerged in water, either from a boat or plane wreck, his trainers advised him to follow the bubbles up to the surface. "They will always point you toward home," he sings, "no matter how deep or how far you roam." 

For a songwriter and performer who spent his life showing the world how to relax, enjoy life and see the humor in life's challenges, the reassuring sentiment — to quote the title of his 2004 album — underscores that a License to Chill has no expiration date.

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How Sabrina Carpenter Became A Pop Queen: Tracing Her Journey To 'Short N' Sweet'

More than a decade in the making, Sabrina Carpenter is living out her superstar dreams. As she releases her new album, 'Short n' Sweet,' look back on the chart-topping star's journey and how every venture helped her evolve into a pop phenom.

Sabrina Carpenter is the first to admit that it's taken her a bit of time to find her way to the top of the music industry. She even likens herself to the tortoise in the fable "The Tortoise and the Hare" — even if she didn't want to believe the metaphor growing up.

"Something that my mom always said to me as a little girl that really annoyed me was that I am the tortoise… throughout my life, [I was] being told, 'Sabrina, you're the tortoise, just chill,'" Carpenter recalled while accepting the Variety Hitmakers Rising Artist Award in December 2023. "In moments of frustration and confusion it can feel like a letdown, but it turns out it's actually a very good thing."

It's been a very good thing for Carpenter, indeed. A decade since the release of her debut single, the singer/songwriter isn't just breaking through — she's one of pop's new reigning queens. Over the last year, Carpenter has nabbed her first No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, made a stellar debut at Coachella, and performed on "Saturday Night Live," all the while racking up billions of streams on her music new and old. It's all built excitement for one of the most anticipated pop albums of the summer: Short n' Sweet .

As Carpenter unveils her new album, take a deep dive into her decade-long journey to pop stardom.

Getting Started: Disney Breakthrough

Growing up, Carpenter filled the sounds of her family home in Pennsylvania with covers of songs like Adele 's "Set Fire To The Rain" and "Picture to Burn" by future Eras Tour companion Taylor Swift (more on that later). After submitting videos for a singing contest spearheaded by Miley Cyrus , Carpenter would get her first taste of success. Placing third, she caught the eye of Hollywood Records, who signed her following the competition.

Simultaneously, Carpenter also began pursuing acting, landing guest spots on series like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2011 and joining "The Goodwin Games" in 2012. In 2014, she landed a lead role in the Disney Channel series "Girl Meets World," a spin-off of the beloved '90s series "Boy Meets World," which served as a breakthrough moment for the burgeoning star — and a catalyst for her music career.

Just before the show debuted, Carpenter released her debut single, "Can't Blame A Girl for Trying," the title track to her debut EP that arrived a month later. While the four-track EP was the typical output of a teenage Disney star — bubblegum pop sounds with digestible, family-friendly lyricism — it showed off her youthful timbre and offered themes that would become prevalent later in Carpenter's songwriting: love, heartache, and navigating life.

A year later, she released her debut album, Eyes Wide Open . A mix of pop with folk and country influences — a soundscape that remains on Short n' Sweet — Carpenter's debut showed maturity and growth following Can't Blame A Girl For Trying ; songs like "Eyes Wide Open" and "We'll Be the Stars" showed a more introspective side, reflecting on the pressures of being in the spotlight and the journey of finding her identity. Eyes Wide Open also hinted that Carpenter was beginning to hone her songwriting skills, penning four of the 12 tracks.

It would be on her 2016 sophomore album, EVOLution, where Carpenter would find confidence as a songwriter, co-writing all but one song on the 10-track project. In turn, the lyrics reflected her growing sense of self and a new perspective on past themes, like embracing non-romantic forms of love in "All We Have is Love," being there for a struggling friend in "Shadows," and learning to assert boundaries in "Space."

EVOLution transitioned Carpenter out of the teen pop aesthetic into a more sophisticated sound, experimenting with dance-pop and techno sonics. Genre versatility would become a throughline of sorts for Carpenter, and EVOLution foreshadowed the multifaceted musicality that was to come.

Shedding Disney: From Child Actor To Pop Star

After "Girl Meets World" came to an end at the beginning of 2017, Carpenter was ready for reinvention. Much like Britney Spears ' Britney and Cyrus' Can't Be Tamed before her, as Carpenter grew into an adult, she felt like she needed to shed the Disney-fied image that has become a rite of passage for teen stars. Thus began the Singular era.

Released in 2018 and 2019, respectively, Singular: Act I and Singular: Act II featured songs that were more risqué and mature in nature. A far cry from her tamer work of the past, the R&B track "Hold Tight" is equal parts sultry and evocative with Carpenter singing, "Wanna keep you in, wanna keep you in right/ Wanna feel your skin, wanna feel it on mine."

As she noted in an interview with Billboard , Singular: Act I   was a natural progression for a girl now in her late teens — even if it was against the squeaky-clean image of her beginnings.

"I was known as a fictional character on television with lines that were written for her with an attitude that was portrayed in a way by other people. So for a lot of people, their first impression of me was as a 13-year-old girl [singing] the kinds of songs that she should be singing," she said. "Then, flash forward to 19, and people are asking why I am not singing about the same things that I did when I was 13, as if that's normal."

One of the more notable Singular tracks is from Act I , "Sue Me." Sneakily disguised as a story about a romantic relationship, the song is Carpenter's response to being sued by her ex music managers: "That's my shape, I made the shadow/ That's my name, don't wear it out though/ Feelin' myself can't be illegal." Its tongue-in-cheek and snarky nature would inevitably embolden Carpenter to continue writing more confessional songs with attitude, whether she's responding to media scrutiny in "because i liked a boy" from 2022's emails i can't send , or warning a suitor to be careful in Short n' Sweet 's "Please, Please, Please."

Singular: Act I and Act II further helped demonstrate different facets of Carpenter's musicality, with the former leaning into pop tendencies and the latter embracing an R&B flair. And as her final albums with Hollywood Records, she used Singular: Act I and Act II to indicate that she wasn't going to let any sort of previous perceptions hold her back. Their coming-of-age themes showcased Carpenter as an artist coming into her own — regardless of whether listeners wanted to keep her in the Disney box or not.

Reintroducing Herself: Artistic Authenticity & The "Nonsense" Effect

While the world was going through a period of change amid the COVID-19 pandemic, so was Carpenter. She signed with Universal Music Group's Island Records in 2021, and soon she would be able to fully introduce the world to who Sabrina Carpenter is as an artist.

As she noted herself to Variety earlier this year, her 2022 LP, emails i can't send , "marked the beginning of a really freeing and artistic time for me." Once again, she co-wrote every song on the album; this time, though, she only had one co-writer for each track, and even wrote two songs solo ("emails i can't send" and "how many things") — proving that she was more assured as a songwriter than ever.

As a result, Carpenter's knack for confessional songwriting is on full display. emails i can't send represents a reflective time capsule of sorts; one that brings the curiosity of her earlier work with the perspective and wisdom of a young adult. Her growing fame meant there was more attention on her personal life, and emails i can't send allowed her to reclaim her narrative and express her side of the story.

Carpenter's candidness struck a chord with listeners, and upon the release of emails i can't send in July 2022, it was clear Carpenter was on a new trajectory. The album debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard 200, which marked her highest entry on the chart to date (as of press time); the 2022 stretch of her Emails I Can't Send Tour sold out in less than a day. And once  "Nonsense" was released as a single that November, her place as a rapidly rising star was solidified.

"Nonsense" was initially written as a means to an end after Carpenter was writing a sad song and had writer's block. Now, the track is the epitome of Carpenter's lyricism, weaving together her wit and humor with an infectious hook. First gaining traction on TikTok because of its catchiness, it's become a beloved part of Carpenter's canon thanks to her inventive and bespoke outros during her live shows. It's since become a tradition for fans to check to see what outro she created for each performance, adding to the fan fervor.

Carpenter further satiated fans' taste for her cheeky lyricism in March 2023, when she released emails i can't send fwd: , the deluxe version of her album, which featured a new track called "Feather." She took the playful, flirting energy of "Nonsense" and infused "Feather" with buoyant, airy production that mimics the feeling of self-liberation after moving on from a relationship. Earning Carpenter her first pop radio No. 1, "Feather" proved that the singer's audacious style was taking hold — and it set the stage for an even bigger 2024.

Becoming A Superstar: Eras Tour, "Espresso" & Beyond

After her own extensive — and very sold out — tour in support of Emails I Can't Send , Carpenter's rising star status was further confirmed by pop's current queen, Taylor Swift. The singer earned a coveted opening slot on Swift's monumental Eras Tour in Mexico, South America, Australia, and Asia.

Just after her last Eras Tour show in March 2024, Carpenter hinted that her own new era was beginning. "I'm starting to feel like I've outgrown the songs I'm singing," she admitted to Cosmopolitan , "which is always an exciting feeling because I think that means the next chapter is right around the corner."

That chapter began with "Espresso," which dropped a day before her debut Coachella performance. Doubling down on the playful, self-assured vibe of "Nonsense," the song immediately hinted that big things were coming for Carpenter, debuting at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at No. 3.

Upon announcing her sixth album, Short n' Sweet , Carpenter released "Please Please Please." Combining her now-signature playful, carefree lyricism with an airy, disco-tinged sound, "Please Please Please" didn't just present Carpenter as a confident superstar —  it became her first Hot 100-topping smash.

Carpenter has referred to Short n' Sweet as the "hot older sister" of emails i can't send. "It's my second 'big girl' album; it's a companion but it's not the same," she explained to Variety , to whom she also admitted she feels a "sense of separation" from her work prior to emails . "When it comes to having full creative control and being a full-fledged adult, I would consider this a sophomore album."

It's apt, then, that her Short n' Sweet collaborators — including songwriters Julia Michaels , Amy Allen and Steph Jones — are largely the same as the team from emails i can't send . "I've really honed in on the people that I love making music with," she told Rolling Stone in June.

Even more telling of the direction she's heading is her work with one of pop's hottest producers — and Swift's right-hand man — Jack Antonoff , for the first time. At a GRAMMY Museum event with Antonoff himself, Carpenter debuted the country-infused " Slim Pickins ," presenting yet another pop style from Short n' Sweet . And as "Slim Pickins," "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" indicate, Carpenter's knack for infectious and edgy lyrics isn't just the throughline across Short n' Sweet — it's become the epitome of both her artistry and her stardom.

Just like her metaphorical friend the tortoise, Carpenter's long but steady journey has clearly paid off. As she's figured out who she is on her own terms, she's manifested the bonafide superstardom she's always imagined.

"I never had the plan B, and it wasn't even a thought in my mind that it wouldn't work out," she told Rolling Stone . "I just always knew it was about not if it would happen but when it would happen."

For Carpenter, every chapter of her artistry has built on the last; she's refused to rest on her laurels and continuously pursued new directions. She's creating work that wholeheartedly reflects her, and growing a loyal fan base because of it. Her next album might be named Short n' Sweet , but her time as a pop superstar will be anything but.

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