Blackpink Announces Selena Gomez Will Feature On Their New Single

After weeks of teasing a new single with a feature from a high-profile musician, Blackpink has finally shared the name of the star who will join them on their forthcoming release, and just as was expected, its one of the biggest names in the business.

Pop superstar Selena Gomez has just been revealed as the musician who will collaborate with Blackpink on their next single, which already has a release date…but somehow not a name.

The tune is expected on Friday, August 28, but the band hasn’t yet shared the title of the track. That will likely come at some point in the not-too-distant future, as fans don’t need to wait long to hear what the five women have created in the studio.

The Blackpink/Gomez joint effort will serve as the second official single from the South Korean girl group’s forthcoming debut full-length Blackpink: The Album, which has a street date of October 2. So far, Gomez is the only featured act on the set, though the quartet hasn’t dropped the full tracklist, so that could change whenever they do share that information.

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The as-yet-untitled song follows hot on the feels of “How You Like That,” the lead single from Blackpink: The Album, which arrived just a few weeks ago. The tune, a high-energy trap-pop smash, peaked at No. 33 on the Hot 100, tying their previously-set peak position. Coincidentally, the group first reached the top 40 just a few frames prior to the launch of their own new single with “Sour Candy,” a collaboration with pop icon Lady Gaga. That promotional item also rose to No. 33 on the all-genre list of the most-consumed cuts in America.

Gomez joining Blackpink on their next single could mean big things are coming for the girl group. The actress and pop star’s presence may help the tune hit new highs on a number of charts, and it could sway some who aren’t familiar with the group, both in and outside the music industry, to click play on the cut on streaming services and YouTube. In fact, the cut already stands a good shot at becoming a major win for all involved, and there’s no telling how high up the Billboard rankings it could climb.

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