Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are gearing up to release their joint album, I Said I Love You First, tonight, and fans are counting down the hours. The LP marks Selena’s first full-length project since her 2021 Spanish-language EP Revelación. This new album offers an intimate glimpse into their evolving love story, which recently culminated in Benny’s proposal. As I Said I Love You First draws closer than ever, here’s everything you need to know about the project.
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The Path to I Said I Love You First
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco first crossed paths in 2016, when the producer was credited on her hit singles “Kill Em with Kindness” and “Same Old Love.” They later collaborated on the 2019 single “I Can’t Get Enough.” After the release of Revelación, fans anticipated a new full-length project from Selena. In the following years, she dropped the standalone singles “Single Soon” (2023) and “Love On” (2024), but a joint album with Benny wasn’t expected—despite the pair sharing occasional studio photos. In fact, Selena told Variety, “I currently don’t have anything, but I will say music is always going to be a part of me.”
Then, on Valentine’s Day, the couple surprised fans by announcing I Said I Love You First, set for release on March 21. They also debuted the first single, “Scared of Loving You.” Crafted primarily in Benny’s Los Angeles home studio, the album reflects their shared experiences, capturing the essence of their ongoing relationship. A press release describes it as a celebration of their love story, chronicling everything from their lives before meeting to falling in love and envisioning their future together.
Singles, Tracklist, and Collaborations
The first single, “Scared of Loving You,” arrived on February 14. Two more singles followed: “Call Me When You Break Up” featuring Gracie Abrams and “Sunset Blvd.” The album consists of 14 tracks, including the previously released “I Can’t Get Enough.” Notably, The Marías appear on “Ojos Tristes,” while I Said I Love You First features songwriting contributions from Finneas and Charli XCX (who co-wrote “Bluest Flame”).
Here’s the complete tracklist:
1. I Said I Love You First
2. Younger and Hotter Than Me
3. Call Me When You Break Up
4. Ojos Tristes (feat. The Marías)
5. Don’t Wanna Cry
6. Sunset Blvd
7. Cowboy
8. Bluest Flame
9. How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten
10. Do You Wanna Be Perfect
11. You Said You Were Sorry
12. I Can’t Get Enough
13. Don’t Take It Personally
14. Scared of Loving You
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