Selena Gomez‘s fourth studio album is ready for the recording studio. Speaking with “Only Murders in the Building” cocreator John Hoffman and Anthony D’Alessandro of Deadline’s “Crew Call” podcast on May 23, Gomez revealed that her full-time return to television – including her role on the comedic murder-mystery series and her hosting gig on HBO Max’s “Selena + Chef” – hasn’t stopped her from creating new music. “I just finished season four of my cooking show and I am in LA working on my album now,” she said, confirming that “S4,” a follow-up to her 2020 album, “Rare,” is officially on its way.
News of Gomez’s upcoming album comes one year after the singer hinted at “retiring” from music to give herself an opportunity to pursue other passions. “I think there are a lot of people who enjoy my music, and for that I’m so thankful, for that I keep going, but I think the next time I do an album it’ll be different,” Gomez said in her Vogue 2021 cover story. “I want to give it one last try before I maybe retire music.”
The new album will be Gomez’s first solo release since her 2021 Spanish EP, “Revelación.” In August 2020, the singer also released an “Ice Cream” collab with K-pop giant Blackpink. She followed the sweet single with “999,” a 2021 collab with Camilo, and “Let Somebody Go,” a 2022 collab with Coldplay. With so many great musical partnerships under her belt, we fully expect some badass artists to land features on the new album.
During the “Crew Call” interview, D’Alessandro also questioned whether Gomez would consider a singing scene in “Only Murders in the Building,” to which the star replied, “I want to be kind of careful. I love being Mabel and I love that she’s an extension of me but she isn’t necessarily me. Sometimes my worry – not to say that I’m opposed to it in any way, shape, or form – is that it might turn into a pop-star thing, and that’s clearly not me. [But] I’m not opposed.”
Find out more about Gomez’s new album ahead.
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What Is Selena Gomez's Fourth Album About?
Gomez has yet to reveal a tracklist or specific inspiration behind “S4.” The singer’s past albums have famously touched on her love life. The title track on her third studio album, “Rare,” expanded on the topic by giving insight into Gomez’s mental well-being surrounding her relationships.
Since the album’s debut in January 2020, Gomez – who recently made fun of herself for being single – has become increasingly active in the mental health sphere. On April 4, Gomez launched her mental health platform, Wondermind, with mom Mandy Teefey. In May, the singer also joined Dr. Jill Biden on a panel at the White House Mental Health Youth Action Forum. With Gomez’s recent accomplishments in mind, her new album might be the feel-good, pump-up playlist we’ve been waiting for.
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Selena Gomez's Fourth Album Title
Gomez hasn’t shared many details about her upcoming album, so the official title may still be in the works. Historically, two of her three albums, “Rare” and “Revival” – as well as her Spanish EP, “Revelación” – began with an “R.” While the initials could be a coincidence, Gomez could complete the studio album trifecta with a third “R” album.
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Selena Gomez's Fourth Album Release Date
Gomez has not announced an official release date for her fourth studio album. In 2013, the “Lose You to Love Me” singer released her debut album, “Stars Dance,” followed by “Revival” two years later in 2015 and “Rare” five years later in 2020. With no strict pattern to her album drops, Gomez’s newest release could be on hold for a while. But given that “S4” is still in the recording stages, we have our fingers crossed that we can expect the new album by 2023.
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Is Selena Gomez Going on Tour?
During her “Crew Call” interview, Gomez explained that she’s considering a tour to accompany her upcoming album but plans to prioritize other projects in the meantime. “I am open to a tour, a thousand percent, but I obviously have obligations and things I wanna do, so when the time’s right,” she said. “It’s not the top of my priority list.” Not a yes, but not a no. With the album in its early stages, a nationwide tour might still be in the cards.
