On the one-year anniversary of its release, Sabrina Carpenter’s hit single “Espresso” remains a defining moment in the pop star’s rapidly rising career. Released on April 11, 2024, as the lead single from her breakout album Short n’ Sweet, the song quickly became a fan favorite and commercial powerhouse, marking a major turning point in Sabrina’s artistic evolution. Blending cheeky lyrics with infectious production, “Espresso” captured the attention of both critics and listeners, introducing a sharper, more confident voice in her music.
Since its debut, “Espresso” has shattered multiple records across streaming platforms, gone viral on TikTok, and climbed the Billboard Hot 100—eventually peaking within the Top 10, a career-best for Sabrina at the time. Its success helped propel Short n’ Sweet to widespread acclaim, expanding her reach to global audiences.
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Now, one year later, “Espresso” is more than just a hit single—it’s a symbol of Sabrina Carpenter’s growing influence as both a performer and a pop icon. Here’s a look back at everything the song has achieved in the past 12 months:
• Grammy Awards: Best Pop Solo Performance & Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
• MTV Video Music Award: Song of the Year
• MTV EMA: Best Song
• iHeartRadio Music Award: Pop Song of the Year
• No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 Chart
• No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 Chart Excl. US
• No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100
• No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart for seven non-consecutive weeks
• First live performance of “Espresso” at Coachella 2024
• Second highest-certified single released in 2024 in the U.S. (5× Platinum)
• Biggest female song in the UK in 2024
• Among the most streamed songs of 2024
• Best-selling female single globally in 2024
• Second best-selling single globally in 2024
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