Charli XCX Dropping New Song for Barbie Soundtrack
Charli XCX announces her new song “Speed Drive” featured in the highly anticipated Barbie movie soundtrack will be available June 30.
Fans of the upcoming Greta Gerwig film Barbie have been eagerly awaiting more news about the soundtrack since the lineup was announced in May. The star-studded list includes artists Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Charli XCX among many more. The large array of iconic female artists is perfectly suited for the feminist energy that Barbie is embodying. The excitement around the release of the soundtrack is almost equal to the anticipation of the release of the film itself.
EXCLUSIVE: @DUALIPA, @icespicee_, @charli_xcx, @lizzo, @NICKIMINAJ, @AvaMax, @pinkpantheress2, Ryan Gosling(!), @tameimpala, and more will appear on the @barbiethealbum soundtrack.
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 25, 2023
Details: https://t.co/qSJeh0cUaH pic.twitter.com/9tMj7GEEDy
Charli XCX is one of the latest artists featured in the soundtrack to give fans an update on her contribution to the film. Known for her songs “Vroom Vroom” and “Boom Clap”, the artist announced her latest song to fans via Twitter this morning. She has a long history of releasing songs and albums related to cars and her new release will be no exception.
Her hot pink post declared she will be dropping the Barbie-featured song.
my song speed drive from the Barbie soundtrack is out June 30th 🎀 pre save here 😉 https://t.co/3km77uq5nK pic.twitter.com/TUtD6a5ftV
— Charli (@charli_xcx) June 22, 2023
Charli XCX has a devoted fanbase that was quick to express their excitement for the upcoming release.
Charli XCX on the Barbie soundtrack is so unbelievably iconic like that’s Mother fr
— Jelly (@rottennjelly) June 22, 2023
charli xcx is releasing speed drive next week. oh Barbie hype SO arrived pic.twitter.com/SiLlnbBBxP
— anna (@annasgaga) June 20, 2023
Charli XCX has been busy this year performing at Coachella, winning the Ivor Novello Visionary Award, and releasing multiple new songs. Her song “Used To Know Me” was also recently featured in the film Bodies Bodies Bodies. She continues to wow her fans and her inclusion on the legendary Barbie soundtrack is just another tally to add to her impressive roster.
Barbie is set to hit screens this summer on July 21. Tickets are available now on the Barbie website. “Speed Drive” is currently available for pre-save on streaming services and vinyl here.
