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What’s a party in Barbie Land without a little music?
There has been a lot of hype aroundGreta Gerwig’s upcomingBarbiemovie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and itscorresponding soundtrackis no different, in part due to the star-studded featured artists.
On May 23,Rolling Stoneannounced that theBarbiesoundtrack was underway and unveiled the first round-up of artists featured on the project, includingDua Lipa,Ice Spiceand Charli XCX.
At the time, two mystery artists had yet to be disclosed, leaving curious fans wondering who would round out the highly-anticipated project. (The final two artists were confirmed on July 6 and July 10, adding an additional two original songs to the album.)
The soundtrack is more than just an accessory to the film, it is a crucial element in bringing Gerwig’s creative vision to life. According to Robbie, there are lyrics that “add an extra layer of comedy” to the storyline.
“You’re hearing lyrics that are responding to what’s happening onscreen, so the music became more than just music — it became a device to enhance what the audience was watching and experiencing, and got to be the voice of the audience,” the actress toldRolling Stone.
Read on for everything to know about theBarbiemovie soundtrack, including which artists are featured and when it was released.
Who’s on theBarbiemovie soundtrack?
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The soundtrack, officially titledBarbie: The Album, features an A-list roster that was announced in several waves.
The first group of chart-topping musicians was unveiled on May 23. They included Ava Max, Charli XCX, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, Fifty Fifty, Gayle,Haim, Ice Spice, Kali, Karol G, Khalid,Lizzo,Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress, Ryan Gosling, Tame Impala and the Kid Laroi.
The second announcement was made on July 6, marking the reveal of the first of two “TBA” artists who had yet to be unveiled.Billie Eilishwas confirmed to join the project, along with her brother and frequent collaboratorFinneas.
“We made this song forBarbieand it means the absolute worrrrllld to me,” Eilish wrote onInstagramwhen surprising fans with the news. “This movie is gonna change ur lives and hopefully this song will too. Get ready to sob.”
The third and final announcement was made on July 10, confirming Sam Smith as the final mystery artist to round out the album. News of their involvement came just a day afterBarbiepremiered in Los Angeles.
“I cannot wait for you to hear what we’ve created together,” the singer continued. “Barbie Land here we come!!!!”
What songs are on theBarbiemovie soundtrack?
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Dua Lipa dropped“Dance the Night”on May 26, a disco-style track that marked the first single to be released from the soundtrack. The singer alsostars as a mermaid-inspired Barbie dollin the movie.
Karol G put out “Watati” on June 2, marking the second single to be released on the soundtrack. Featuring Aldo Ranks, the EDM-infused reggaeton climbed the Latin digital chart following its release and has acorresponding music videoto further bring the party to life.
PinkPantheress debuted “Angel” on June 9, marking the third song to be released on the soundtrack and doubling as the first promo single of the album.
Minaj and Ice Spice released “Barbie World” on June 23, marking the soundtrack’s third single on the soundtrack and fourth song to be released overall. The bop satisfied fans, as it samples Aqua’s seminal hit “Barbie Girl.”
The completeBarbie: The Albumtracklist includes:
Who produced the Barbie movie soundtrack?
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“Those two make some of my favorite films,” he toldTimein July. “I thought, ‘Even if I don’t get this gig, I know this is going to be my favorite movie next year.’” So he agreed to the project, and he and Gerwig took off: “I became the Robin to her Batman,” he said.
Ronson also told the outlet of Gosling’s involvement on the soundtrack, particularly raving about his execution of the song “I’m Just Ken,” a song Ronson crafted specifically for the actor.
“He was just nailing it because he’s such an amazing actor,” the superproducer toldTime. “I hadn’t also figured that, of course, he would sell this song better than anyone because heisKen.”
When does the Barbie movie soundtrack get released?
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Barbie: The Albumdebuts on July 21, 2023, the same day as the film’s theatrical release.
source: people.com
