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JISOO – “CLICK”
JISOO has officially entered her next solo chapter with “CLICK,” released on September 4 through Warner Records and BLISSOO. The track marks another major step in the BLACKPINK star’s evolution as a solo artist.
“CLICK” arrives with an ambitious cinematic music video directed by Joseph Kahn. Rather than simply presenting JISOO as a pop star performing for the camera, the visual creates an entire world around her, incorporating a post-apocalyptic setting, an abandoned amusement park and imagery that reflects the song’s themes of love, vulnerability and searching for connection.
Musically, the single leans into polished pop while giving JISOO plenty of space to showcase the softer side of her voice. It is a confident introduction to what promises to be another fascinating phase of her solo career.
Following her previous solo work, “CLICK” suggests JISOO is continuing to establish an identity that feels distinctly her own.
LISA – “SaWaDiKa”
Just one day before JISOO’s new release, fellow BLACKPINK member LISA delivered her own new solo statement with “SaWaDiKa.”
The single serves as the first taste of LISA’s forthcoming EP PRESS PLAY, which is scheduled for release on October 23 and will feature six tracks.
The title itself is significant. “SaWaDiKa” draws from the Thai greeting “sawatdee ka,” immediately connecting the track to LISA’s Thai heritage. The song also represents a return to the rap-heavy side of her musical personality, with hip-hop production underpinning her confident delivery.
The accompanying music video was filmed in Bangkok and directed by Bang Jae Yeob, making Thailand more than just a reference in the song’s title — it becomes an important part of the visual identity of the new era.
After exploring different personas and sounds on her 2025 solo album Alter Ego, LISA appears ready to take things even further with PRESS PLAY.
CARA DELEVINGNE – “Crazy, Baby”
Cara Delevingne continues her unexpected but increasingly compelling transformation from model and actress into recording artist with “Crazy, Baby.”
The single is part of Delevingne’s increasingly personal musical journey and precedes her debut album, Not Normal, released through Warner Records. The album represents the culmination of several years of songwriting and recording for the artist.
“Crazy, Baby” embraces a more rebellious and rock-infused side of Delevingne, while its accompanying video pushes that attitude even further.
The visual also features actress Samara Weaving, with the two imagining a romantic relationship within the video’s provocative and playful world.
What makes Delevingne’s musical era particularly interesting is that this isn’t simply a celebrity experimenting with a microphone. She has been developing the project over several years, describing the album as something she has effectively been working towards throughout her life.
With “Crazy, Baby,” Delevingne is proving that her musical ambitions are much more serious than a side project.
CARLY RAE JEPSEN – “Motivation”
Carly Rae Jepsen is back with another dose of irresistible pop courtesy of “Motivation.”
Released on August 21, the energetic synth-pop track is the latest preview of her upcoming double album Day and Night, due September 18. The ambitious project will contain 24 new songs across its two parts.
“Motivation” finds Jepsen doing what she does best — creating upbeat, highly polished pop that feels tailor-made for the dance floor.
But beneath the shimmering production is a warmer message about family and the people who provide encouragement when we need it most. The song also features vocals from Jepsen’s niece Ivy Rae Whitlock, adding a personal touch to an otherwise glossy pop production.
The track continues to demonstrate why Jepsen remains such a reliable force in modern pop. Even after years in the spotlight, she continues to find ways of making familiar synth-pop territory feel fresh.
With Day and Night approaching, “Motivation” feels like another strong indication that Jepsen has plenty more pop magic on the way.
NICO & VINZ – “LET’S REWIND”
Norwegian duo Nico & Vinz have gone back to their roots — at least in spirit — with their latest single “LET’S REWIND.”
Released August 14, the track marks an important return for the duo, who became global stars following the success of their 2013 hit “Am I Wrong.” The new single taps into nostalgia while looking toward the future.
The title says plenty about the song’s concept. “LET’S REWIND” plays with the idea of looking backwards, reconnecting with memories and rediscovering the feelings that shaped us.
For longtime fans, the release is particularly exciting because it signals that Nico & Vinz are once again firmly in the spotlight. Their social media response to the single’s release also highlighted the overwhelming reaction from fans, suggesting there is still plenty of affection for the duo’s distinctive sound.
After more than a decade since their breakthrough, “LET’S REWIND” is a fitting title for a comeback that allows Nico & Vinz to revisit their past while continuing to move forward.
SHABOOZEY – “BULLETS & BLADES” FEAT. KEHLANI
Shaboozey is continuing to blur the boundaries between country, hip-hop, R&B and soul with “Bullets & Blades,” featuring Kehlani.
The track appears on Shaboozey’s fourth album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, and showcases the artist’s ability to combine traditional storytelling with contemporary production.
Kehlani’s presence adds another dimension to the song, creating a striking vocal pairing that allows the track to move comfortably between country and R&B.
“Bullets & Blades” is ultimately about emotional scars and the marks that relationships can leave behind. Rather than relying solely on genre conventions, Shaboozey uses the language of country storytelling while incorporating modern soul and R&B influences.
That genre-crossing approach has become one of Shaboozey’s greatest strengths. The collaboration with Kehlani demonstrates just how naturally contemporary country can interact with other forms of popular music.
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