Love, nostalgia, and cinematic romance abound as Selena Gomez and benny blanco drop their latest single, “Sunset Blvd.” A tender, shimmering tribute to their first trip on the fabled Los Angeles strip, the song is the third teaser from their eagerly awaited joint album, “I Said I Love You First,” coming on March 21 via SMG Music/Friends Keep Secrets/Interscope Records.
With an effortless union of Gomez’s plush, pillowy vocals and blanco’s pristine, emotive instrumentation, “Sunset Blvd” is a memory in melody form. The track invites listeners to reminisce about that magic feeling of falling in love with someone under the bright glow of the city skyline, where every heartbeat feels straight out of a film scene.
The track comes on the heels of the breathtaking ballad “Scared of Loving You,” co-penned alongside GRAMMY-winner FINNEAS, and heartache-tinged “Call Me When You Break Up” featuring Gracie Abrams. But “Sunset Blvd” goes another way, exchanging heartache for a submerged dreamscape where time undulates and feelings sink.
A multi-platinum artist, actress, and entrepreneur who has sold over 210 million singles worldwide, Gomez is continuing to push her artistry forward, fusing vulnerability with an inescapable star quality. blanco, a GRAMMY-nominated producer and songwriter whose hit ratio has made him one of the biggest names in pop this past decade, showcases once more that he’s able to weave the most intimate-feeling things into songs that feel applicable to the heart of everyone.
Also accompanying the release is a gorgeous music video, directed by longtime Gomez collaborator Petra Collins. Known for her dreamy, nostalgic aesthetic, Collins breathes “Sunset Blvd” into life through an intimate, almost ethereal storytelling lens, embodying the essence of young love and the timeless charm of Los Angeles at dusk.
As excitement ramps up in preparation for “I Said I Love You First,” “Sunset Blvd” lays a compelling foundation for what we hope to be an unforgettable experience. It’s a song for dreamers, lovers, and anyone who ever felt the magic of a perfect night spent with someone special. Gomez and blanco aren’t just making music, they’re creating moments, and this one feels like a memory you’ll want to tuck away.
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