Catching Feelings: “Girlie‑Pop!” Sets the Mood
Amaarae drops the second preview from her forthcoming album Black Star. The single “Girlie‑Pop!” arrives alongside a sensual video directed by Omar Jones, capturing a dreamy vibe that leans into breathless romance and club-ready swagger. The song reportedly sprouted from an impromptu freestyle over guitar during a magical night in Brazil, aiming to evoke “the feeling of a kiss from your favorite person in the world.” The singer positions it as the unofficial soundtrack for daydreaming about a crush.
Playtime with Purpose
“Girlie‑Pop!” embodies the playful tone of Black Star, which Amaarae describes as her most fun and freeing record. In interviews, she said this album allowed absolute creative freedom and experimentation because she did not place pressure on herself to be overly serious, contrasting with the more introspective vibe of Fountain Baby.
Roots, Rhythms, and Reinvention
Set to arrive August 8, 2025 via Golden Child and Interscope, Black Star merges Ghanaian highlife traditions with baile funk, Detroit-style club bass and vibrant dance-pop energy. The lead single, “S.M.O.,” blends rhythms and influences from classic Ghanaian sounds with American pop icons like Janet Jackson and Donna Summer. Amaarae produced alongside collaborators including Kyu Steed, El Guincho, and Bnyx, pushing toward a sound she calls a “triple entendre” of Black heritage, identity, and artistry.
Bottom Line
“Girlie‑Pop!” is a foreshadowing of Black Star’s whimsical dawn: dreamy, radiant and emphatically sexy. Amaarae is showcasing her Ghanaian roots, global perspective, and bold femininity through intoxicating rhythms and narratives. The full album, arriving August 8, promises another chapter in her journey filled with confidence, clarity and creative liberation.
