"Rockstar" is a song by Thai rapper, singer, and Blackpink member Lisa. It will be released by Lloud and RCA Records on June 28, 2024. It marks her first solo release in three years and her first release under Lloud and RCA since departing from YG Entertainment and Interscope Records in 2023.
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| Released | June 28, 2024 | |||
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Background
In September 2021, Lisa released her debut single album Lalisa and its singles "Lalisa" and "Money" through YG Entertainment to worldwide commercial success.[1][2] In December 2023, YG Entertainment confirmed that she did not renew her contract with the label for individual activities.[3] Lisa established her own artist management company called Lloud in February 2024.[4] Two months later, she signed with RCA Records, who agreed to work in partnership with Lloud, to release solo music.[5] "Rockstar" marks Lisa's first release under Lloud and RCA Records since her departure from YG Entertainment.[6]
Release and promotion
On June 6, 2024, Lisa first teased new solo music by posting a minimalistic graphic on Instagram Stories reading "Coming soon: LISA" with pre-save links for Spotify and Apple Music.[7] Her official website also displayed the teaser, as did her Lloud management page. She also opened a new TikTok account and posted a video of herself dancing paired with a "gritty synth beat" titled "Coming Soon".[8] Lisa posted a second TikTok video a week later of herself posing for photos on the beach in a white baby tee and black miniskirt while an instrumental track titled "Teaser" played over it, featuring "racing percussion with edgy, slightly distorted synths." At the end, she sings faintly, "Baby, I’m a rock star."[9] The same day, Sony Music Entertainment Korea confirmed that Lisa will be returning with new music soon.[10] On June 18, Lloud officially announced the song's title, "Rockstar", and its release date of June 28 at 8 p.m. ET.[11][12]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | June 28, 2024 | [12] |
References
- ^ Hicap, Jonathan (September 17, 2021). "Blackpink Lisa's 'Lalisa' album sets records with 736,000 copies sold in first week". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
- ^ Rys, Dan (April 10, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa Signs With RCA for Solo Recordings". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "블랙핑크, 팀 활동만 YG서…지수·제니·리사·로제 개별 계약 않기로(종합)". Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Ziwei, Puah (February 8, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa launches her own management company, LLOUD". NME. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (April 10, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa and Her Company Lloud Co. Partner With RCA Records". Variety. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (June 13, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa gearing up to release new music, her label confirms". NME. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Grow, Korey (June 6, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa Teases New Solo Music". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 6, 2024). "BLACKPINK's LISA Teases New Solo Music Is 'Coming Soon'". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 13, 2024). "BLACKPINK's LISA Declares Herself 'a Rock Star' in Edgy New Teaser: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ji-ye (June 14, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa announces return to music as a solo artist". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (June 18, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa Announces Solo Single 'Rockstar'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Dailey, Hannah (June 18, 2024). "BLACKPINK's LISA Announces New Solo Single 'Rockstar': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.