Camila Cabello’s C,XOXO is the perfect soundtrack for the summer, tackling themes of freedom, heartbreak, and most importantly, empowerment. Guests include Drake, Lil Nas X and Playboi Carti.
Camila Cabello is back and bolder than ever on her fourth studio album, C,XOXO, featuring the electrifying singles "I Luv It" with Playboi Carti and "He Knows" with Lil Nas X. The album really showcases Camila’s continuing evolution as an artist and her flair for modern pop. Written by Cabello herself and brought to life with the help of executive producer El Guincho (known for his work with Rosalia, FKA twigs, and Frank Ocean) and co-producer Jasper Harris (famed for collaborations with Lil Nas X, Baby Keem, and Jack Harlow), C,XOXO is an emotional rollercoaster that doesn’t hold back the fiery intensity or its raw innocence. Camila proudly calls it her “boldest solo album.”
C,XOXO is a kaleidoscope of modern pop sounds. From heart-wrenching ballads to upbeat anthems, the album is an audio playground. It shows off a wide array of influences that will no doubt appeal to fans of more than just pop music. With high-profile features like Playboi Carti and Lil Nas X, the album stretches across genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The album is certainly not without its standout tracks. The single "He Knows" featuring Lil Nas X is a high-energy banger with a pulsing beat, depicting a cat-and-mouse game between lovers. Cabello’s playful taunting paired with Lil Nas X’s flair for the dramatic creates an irresistible dynamic. "He Knows" follows up "I Luv It," which has gotten plenty of praise already. Rolling Stone called it “a super-charged hyperpop single,” and Stereogum described it as “a giddy, hyperactive avant-pop bugout.” Nylon called it “an exhilarated pop song on warp-drive,” while Billboard lauded its brash and surprising nature.
Reflecting on "I Luv It," Cabello explains, “Certain things in our human realm make me feel like I’m in outer space. Incredible chemistry with someone is one of them. It’s unsustainable, chaotic, and exhausting, but I love it.”
Camila Cabello is a pop star, yes, but she’s also a cultural icon. She’s been everywhere, from the Formula 1 circuit to the Met Gala to the Glastonbury festival to The Voice as a coach on season 22. Not to mention her partnership with Bacardi expanding her already widespread influence. As she embarks on this new musical journey, she’s been in the spotlight like never before. She stunned at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in a custom Luar gown, she graced the iconic podcast Call Her Daddy, and she attended the Sundance Film Festival to promote her role in the biopic Rob Peace alongside Mary J. Blige and Chiwetel Ejiofor. With C,XOXO, Cabello cements her status as a pop powerhouse, ready to take on the world with her most daring and heartfelt project yet.