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Rockstar (Lisa song)

"Rockstar" is a song by Thai rapper and singer Lisa. It was released through Lloud and RCA Records on June 28, 2024. It marks her first solo release in three years and her first release under Lloud and RCA since departing from YG Entertainment and Interscope Records in 2023. The song contains a sample of "New Person, Same Old Mistakes" by Tame Impala.[1]

"Rockstar"
Single by Lisa
LanguageEnglish
ReleasedJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)
GenreElectropop
Length2:18
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ryan Tedder
  • Sam Homaee
Lisa singles chronology
"Money"
(2021) 		"Rockstar"
(2024)
Music video
"Rockstar" on YouTube

Background

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In September 2021, Lisa released her debut single album Lalisa and its singles "Lalisa" and "Money" through YG Entertainment to worldwide commercial success.[2][3] In December 2023, YG Entertainment confirmed that she did not renew her contract with the label for individual activities.[4] Lisa established her own artist management company called Lloud in February 2024.[5] Two months later, she signed with RCA Records, who agreed to work in partnership with Lloud, to release solo music.[6] "Rockstar" marks Lisa's first release under Lloud and RCA Records since her departure from YG Entertainment.[7]

Release and promotion

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On June 6, 2024, Lisa first teased new solo music by posting a minimalistic graphic on Instagram Stories reading "Coming soon: LISA" with pre-save links for Spotify and Apple Music.[8] Her official website also displayed the teaser, as did her Lloud management page. She also opened a new TikTok account and posted a video of herself dancing paired with a "gritty synth beat" titled "Coming Soon".[9] Lisa posted a second TikTok video a week later of herself posing for photos on the beach in a white baby tee and black miniskirt while an instrumental track titled "Teaser" played over it, featuring "racing percussion with edgy, slightly distorted synths." At the end, she sings faintly, "Baby, I’m a rock star."[10] The same day, Sony Music Entertainment Korea confirmed that Lisa will be returning with new music soon.[11] On June 18, Lloud officially announced the song's title, "Rockstar", and its release date of June 27 at 8 p.m. ET, or June 28 at 7 a.m. ICT.[12][13]

Music video

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Lisa filmed the music video at various locations in Thailand, including Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown and the Bang Lamphu Department Store with former movie theatre on New Phetchaburi Road[14], while using a team of dancers and Thai actors, one of them is the daughter of Dusit Chalermsan, a former Thailand national football player.[15] She reportedly paid ฿20,000 (US$540) to each shop owner on Yaowarat Road to close early in order to facilitate the shooting of the music video. The road was closed from 2:00 am to 5:00 am for three consecutive days.[16][17]

Track listing

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  • Digital download and streaming
  1. "Rockstar" – 2:18
  2. "Rockstar" (extended) – 2:44
  3. "Rockstar" (instrumental) – 2:13
  4. "Rockstar" (sped up) – 1:50
  5. "Rockstar" (slowed down) – 2:40

Credits and personnel

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Adapted from Melon and YouTube credits:[18][19]

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Rockstar"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various June 28, 2024
5-track single
[20]
United States July 2, 2024 Contemporary hit radio Original [21]
Italy July 5, 2024 Radio airplay Sony Italy [22]

References

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  1. ^ Ziwei, Puah (June 28, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa embraces her 'Rockstar' status on bombastic new single". NME. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (September 17, 2021). "Blackpink Lisa's 'Lalisa' album sets records with 736,000 copies sold in first week". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  3. ^ Rys, Dan (April 10, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa Signs With RCA for Solo Recordings". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "블랙핑크, 팀 활동만 YG서…지수·제니·리사·로제 개별 계약 않기로(종합)". Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  5. ^ Ziwei, Puah (February 8, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa launches her own management company, LLOUD". NME. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Aswad, Jem (April 10, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa and Her Company Lloud Co. Partner With RCA Records". Variety. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Yeo, Gladys (June 13, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa gearing up to release new music, her label confirms". NME. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  8. ^ Grow, Korey (June 6, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa Teases New Solo Music". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 6, 2024). "BLACKPINK's LISA Teases New Solo Music Is 'Coming Soon'". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  10. ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 13, 2024). "BLACKPINK's LISA Declares Herself 'a Rock Star' in Edgy New Teaser: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Kim, Ji-ye (June 14, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa announces return to music as a solo artist". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  12. ^ Mier, Tomás (June 18, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa Announces Solo Single 'Rockstar'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  13. ^ Dailey, Hannah (June 18, 2024). "BLACKPINK's LISA Announces New Solo Single 'Rockstar': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "รู้จัก "โรงหนังออสการ์" ซอยหนังผีในตำนาน สู่โลเคชั่น MV Rockstar ของ ลิซ่า (LISA)". Sanook (in Thai). June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  15. ^ "เผยเบื้องหลัง "น้องเนย" ลูกสาว "โค้ชโอ่ง" อดีตแข้งทีมชาติไทย กว่าจะไปโผล่ใน MV "ลิซ่า" ที่คนเป็นแม่ก็เพิ่งรู้". Thairath (in Thai). June 28, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  16. ^ "ลิซ่า Close Yaowarat road ROCKSTAR MV" (in Thai). Komchadluek. June 27, 2024.
  17. ^ "เปิดจำนวนเงิน "ลิซ่า" จ่ายให้ร้านย่านเยาวราช หลังปิดถนนถ่าย MV Rockstar" [Revealing the amount of money 'Lisa' paid to shops in Yaowarat area After closing the road for filming the Rockstar MV]. Sanook (in Thai). June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  18. ^ "Rockstar". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Rockstar on YouTube
  20. ^ Daily, The Chosun (June 28, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa releases new single "Rockstar"". The Chosun Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  21. ^ Cantor, Brian (June 28, 2024). "LISA's "Rockstar," Camila Cabello & Drake's "HOT UPTOWN" Going For Immediate Pop Radio Airplay". Headline Planet. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  22. ^ Sisti, Sara (June 28, 2024). "LISA - Rockstar (Radio Date: 05-07-2024)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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