Selena Gomez - Rare

Description

Rare is the third studio album by American singer Selena Gomez, released on January 10, 2020, by Interscope Records. As the executive producer, Gomez worked with a variety of producers, including Ian Kirkpatrick, Mike Dean, Jason Evigan, Finneas, Mattman & Robin, Sir Nolan, The Monsters & Strangerz, and David Pramik. Gomez stated that the album is her "diary from the past few years". Rare is a mid-tempo pop and dance record, with influences from electronic, Latin pop, and R&B. Lyrically, it deals with themes such as self-love, self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-empowerment. The standard edition of Rare features guest verses from rappers 6lack and Kid Cudi. Promotion for Rare included two pre-album released singles: The lead single "Lose You to Love Me", released on October 23, 2019, topped the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Gomez's first number-one single in the US, and "Look at Her Now", released a day later, which peaked at number 27 on the Hot 100. The title track coincided with the album release and peaked at number 30. Rare was issued as part of "#SG2", a promotional campaign marking Gomez's second album with Interscope. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended the production and its cohesiveness, with many deeming it Gomez's best album to date; however, a few critics found the songwriting "easy". Rare debuted atop the Billboard 200, giving Gomez her third consecutive number-one album in the United States. It was the first number-one album of the 2020s by a female artist. The album debuted at number one in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, and Scotland; reaching the top three in countries including Germany, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Target-exclusive edition of Rare additionally includes five of Gomez's standalone singles released between 2017 to 2018: "Bad Liar", "Fetish" featuring Gucci Mane, "It Ain't Me" with Kygo, "Back to You", and "Wolves" with Marshmello. On February 21, 2020, Rare's vinyl edition was released with "Feel Me" as a bonus track. A deluxe edition of Rare, with three new tracks including the fourth single "Boyfriend", was released on April 9, 2020.

Release Info

Label: Interscope Records B0031554-01
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 2020
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Vocal, Dance-pop

Tracklist

A1 Rare
A2 Dance Again
A3 Look At Her Now
A4 Lose You To Love Me
A5 Ring
A6 Vulnerable
A7 People You Know
B1 Let Me Get Me
B2 Crowded Room (feat. 6LACK)
B3 Kinda Crazy
B4 Fun
B5 Cut You Off
B6 A Sweeter Place (feat. Kid Cudi)
B7 Feel Me