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Sunset Blvd (Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco song)

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"Sunset Blvd"
Single by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
from the album I Said I Love You First
B-side"See You Soon (Exclusive voice memo)"
ReleasedMarch 14, 2025
Genre
Length2:47
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Benny Blanco
  • Chrome Sparks
Selena Gomez singles chronology
"Call Me When You Break Up"
(2025) 		"Sunset Blvd"
(2025)
Music video
"Sunset Blvd" on YouTube

"Sunset Blvd" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez and American record producer Benny Blanco, released as the second single from their collaborative studio album, I Said I Love You First.[1] Gomez and Blanco wrote the track with Justin Tranter, Cashmere Cat, Michael Pollack, Amanda Ibanez, and Jeremy Malvin. Blanco also produced the song along with Chrome Sparks and Bart Schoudel. SMG Music LLC, Friends Keep Secrets and Interscope Records released the song for download and streaming on March 14, 2025.[2]

Background and release

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In February 2025, Gomez and Blanco announced their collaboration project, I Said I Love You First.[3] They released the lead single, "Call Me When You Break Up", on February 20, and later hinted at another song dropping before the album's release.[4] On March 4, they unveiled the official track list on social media.[5] A week later, on March 11, they announced the release of their new song, "Sunset Blvd".[6]

Composition

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Described as a synth-pop, ambient pop and dream pop number,[2][7][8] "Sunset Blvd" was inspired by Gomez and Blanco's first date on the eponymous street in Los Angeles.[7]

Music video

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On March 14, 2025, "Sunset Blvd" was released for download and streaming, accompanied by its official music video, directed by Petra Collins.[9] Gomez drew inspiration from cult classics, channeling a full '80s vixen aesthetic in the video. Her hair and makeup paid homage to Francis Ford Coppola's 1982 film, One from the Heart.[10]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Sunset Blvd"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 79
Global 200 (Billboard)[12] 123
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[13] 15
UK Singles Chart (OCC)[14] 100
US Billboard Hot 100[15] 97

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "Sunset Blvd"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various March 14, 2025
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United States March 20, 2025 7-inch vinyl [17]

References

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  1. ^ Aniftos, Rania (March 13, 2025). "Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Reminisce on 'Sunset Blvd' in New Single: Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Breihan, Tom (March 14, 2025). "Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Share "Sunset Blvd," Tease Cake-Sampling "Talk"". Stereogum. Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  3. ^ Garcia, Thania (February 13, 2025). "Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco to Release Collaborative Album, 'I Said I Love You First'". Variety. Archived from the original on February 22, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Ottenberg, Mel (February 14, 2025). "Benny and Selena Against the World". Interview. Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  5. ^ C., Toff (March 5, 2025). "Selena Gomez announces tracklist of new album 'I Said I Love You First'". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  6. ^ Aniftos, Rania (March 11, 2025). "Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Announce New Single, 'Sunset Blvd,' Inspired by Their First Date". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Zemler, Emily (March 14, 2025). "Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Relive Their First Date on 'Sunset Blvd'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  8. ^ West Foss, Dakota (March 22, 2025). "Review: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco – I Said I Love You First". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  9. ^ Hatcher, Kristy (March 14, 2025). "Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Release Sultry Music Video for Cheeky New Single 'Sunset Blvd' — a Nod to Their First Date". People. Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  10. ^ Velasco, Matthew (March 14, 2025). "Selena Gomez's 'Sunset Blvd' Glam Is Inspired By a Cult-Classic '80s Film". W. Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  11. ^ "Selena Gomez Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  12. ^ "Selena Gomez Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  13. ^ "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. March 21, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
  14. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  15. ^ "Selena Gomez Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  16. ^ "Sunset Blvd". Spotify. March 14, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Sunset Blvd. 7" Vinyl". Selena Gomez Store. March 14, 2025. Archived from the original on March 15, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
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