Feed the Beast (Kim Petras album)
Feed the Beast is the upcoming debut studio album by German singer Kim Petras. It is scheduled to be released on 23 June 2023 through Amigo and Republic.
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| Released | 23 June 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2023 | |||
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Background and singles
On 3 August 2022, after having alluded to the release her forthcoming debut studio record Problématique for a year at that time, Petras confirmed that the album release was halted, ultimately putting her in "limbo".[1] However, she approved fans to listen to leaks.[2] She later clarified that three tracks from the scrapped album would be on Feed the Beast.[3] On 22 September 2022, Petras released the highly anticipated "Unholy" with singer Sam Smith. The song went on to reach number one in various countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, and eventually earned both artists a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.[4]
Sparked by the massive commercial success, Petras released the singles "If Jesus Was a Rockstar" in November 2022 and "Brrr" in January 2023, both of which failed to live up to the success of their predecessor. On 21 April 2023, the singer released "Alone" with rapper Nicki Minaj. The song proved more successful, having charted in five countries. While all singles are expected to appear on the album,[5] "Alone" was officially announced as the lead single.[6]
On 17 February 2023, the singer stated that an album that she had been working on "for three years" was ready to be released the next summer, sharing her excitement for people to hear the songs.[7] On 26 February, the album was nearly finished.[8] On 15 May 2023, Petras announced the album on her social media.[9] A corresponding album poster depicts a noir photo of a "medieval-looking sword propped up against a large stone".[10] Petras also shared posts of medieval imagery.[11] In anticipation of the album, the news were celebrated as part of a live performance on NBC's Citi Concert series.[12]
References
- Daw, Stephen (3 August 2022). "Kim Petras Vents Over Not Being Able to Release New Music: 'I'm F—ed'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Irvin, Jack (4 August 2022). "Kim Petras Says Her Album Release Is Stalled, Approves Fans Listening to Leaks: 'I Just Wanna Quit'". People. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- @kimpetras (26 February 2023). "3" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Roszko, Charlotte (16 May 2023). "Kim Petras announces release date of debut album 'Feed The Beast'". Planet Radio. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Kelly, Dylan (15 May 2023). "Kim Petras Announces Debut Album 'Feed the Beast'". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Cohen, Jonathan (15 May 2023). "Kim Petras Reveals June Release Date For Debut LP, Feed The Beast". Spin. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Faye, Shon (17 February 2023). "An Afternoon at the Arcade with Kim Petras". Vice. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- @kimpetras (26 February 2023). "album almost done album album next single bitch album tour album trilogy album album ily" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Garcia, Thania (15 May 2023). "Kim Petras' New Album 'Feed the Beast' Will Arrive This Summer". Variety. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Jones, Abby (15 May 2023). "Kim Petras Finally Announces Release Date for Debut Album Feed the Beast". Consequence. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Paul, Larisha (15 May 2023). "Kim Petras Sets Release Date for Debut Album 'Feed the Beast'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Taylor, Sam (15 May 2023). "Kim Petras has announced a new album, 'Feed The Beast'". Dork. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.