Selena Gomez announces new album with fiancé Benny Blanco!
What's the story
Pop star Selena Gomez and her fiancé, music producer Benny Blanco, have announced their upcoming album I Said I Love You First. The album is slated for release on March 21.
Gomez took to Instagram to share the news, posting behind-the-scenes photos from the video shoot and writing, "I always trick you guys... My NEW album I Said I Love You First with my best friend @itsbennyblanco is out on 3/21."
Single release
Gomez and Blanco released 1st single from their new album
The first single from the album, Scared of Loving You, is now available for streaming on all major platforms. A lyric video for the song has also been released on YouTube.
The track was co-written by Gomez, Blanco, and Finneas O'Connell (known mononomously as Finneas).
This represents a major collaboration between Gomez and Blanco, who are not only engaged but have also been working together musically.
Album theme
'I Said I Love You First' mirrors Gomez-Blanco's love story
The forthcoming album is likely to offer a one-of-a-kind insight into Gomez and Blanco's relationship.
A press release said that the album will "celebrate the pair's love story, giving fans a unique window into their relationship."
It went on to describe the project as "a direct result of the comfort that they both felt when working together creatively, allowing them to produce art that authentically reflects their experiences."
Career transition
Gomez's career shift and return to music
Gomez had recently taken a break from her music career to focus on promoting the Jacques Audiard-directed musical Emilia Pérez.
Despite being recognized for her acting has garnered multiple Emmy, SAG awards, and Golden Globe nominations, and she has now returned to her musical roots.
She also recently earned her first BAFTA nomination for her performance as Jessi Del Monte in Emilia Pérez.