Charli XCX Announces New Single With Sam Smith
Both Charli XCX and Sam Smith teased the song for the past few days on social media, and now it’s official!
After a few days of teasing something exciting, Charli XCX and Sam Smith have finally confirmed that they have a single together — and fans won’t have to wait long to hear it, as it’s coming very soon.
The two singers will unite on “In The City,” a new track confirmed by both XCX and Smith. The song is set to be released on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Whether it’s attached to an upcoming full-length or any other project isn’t entirely clear, but the song is thrilling enough for fans of both acts.
In a post to their Instagram, Smith teased the new song with a lip-synch video filmed on the streets of Osaka, Japan.
Dressed in a structured black-and-white sweater and a white skirt, Smith strutted down the lane, mouthing the words over a glittering dance-pop track. “I knew the night that I met you / Underneath the New York City lights,” they sang. “Baby, don’t matter what I do / There’s an angel standing by my side.”
Fans of both artists have been eagerly awaiting news of their collaboration since the teasing began a few days ago.
Billboard points out that after Smith posted their video, some who love both their work and XCX’s noticed something that told them that this was to be a collaboration.
XCX had actually started hinting new music several days prior, and had played a snippet of the same beat for her followers on social media, so it wasn’t too difficult for viewers to put the two together.
made something cute, pre save here 💌 https://t.co/8drk1WNOc3 pic.twitter.com/VCHZ4MghuW
— Charli (@charli_xcx) October 7, 2023
Both Smith and XCX were featured on the Barbie soundtrack, which was released earlier this year. XCX’s “Speed Drive” soundtracked a chase scene in the film, and it proved to be a quick hit on charts all around the world.
Smith delivered a tune titled “Man I Am” for the album, and while it doesn’t rank as one of the biggest successes from the project, it was still a welcome addition to the LP.
No word yet on whether the pair have filmed a music video for their joint single, but here’s hoping they found the time!
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