Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have taken a significant step in their relationship with the release of their collaborative album, "I Said I Love You First," which hit the digital shelves on March 21, 2025.
Just over three months after announcing their engagement, the couple has decided to share their journey through their music, revealing that their love story is just as important, if not more so, than the songs themselves, reports evrimagaci.
The album consists of 14 tracks filled with pop melodies, but critics have noted that the arrangements seem to echo better works from both Gomez's past, like "Good for You" and "Fetish," and other artists’ projects, such as The Marías’ "Submarine" and Charli XCX’s "Brat." However, for Gomez and Blanco, creating the album together symbolizes their bond and artistic connection.
In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, Blanco shared, "She'd wake up, I'd have a pen out, and I'd write what was on her mind. Then we'd go into the other room and create it, and it became a song. It was such a cathartic and therapeutic experience."
This level of collaboration has served as a display of their domestic bliss, as they have both made it a point to emphasize their respect for each other’s talents throughout the promotional tour.
In recent months, this trend of couples collaborating in the music industry has surfaced, signaling a new wave where musicians are not only focusing on their art but also sharing their romantic lives with audiences.
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