Bebe Rexha has never been an artist interested in staying inside a single lane, and Dirty Blonde might be the clearest example of that philosophy yet. Released on June 12, 2026, through EMPIRE following her departure from Warner Records, the 13-track project finds Rexha embracing complete creative freedom—sometimes brilliantly, sometimes chaotically.
Marketed as a visual album and built around themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and independence, Dirty Blonde thrives when Rexha leans into her strongest instincts: massive hooks, emotional honesty, and fearless genre-hopping. At just 33 minutes, the album moves quickly, shifting from Eurodance and EDM to trap, dark pop, and country-inflected songwriting. That unpredictability keeps things exciting, even if it occasionally sacrifices cohesion.
The album opens aggressively with several club-ready moments designed for immediate impact. “New Religion,” built around Faithless’ iconic “Insomnia,” delivers one of the project’s biggest adrenaline rushes.“Çike Çike” follows closely behind as one of the album’s most distinctive moments. Co-produced by DJ Snake, the track proudly incorporates Albanian influences while maintaining mainstream dance-pop appeal.
“Sad Girls” reunites Rexha and David Guetta, whose chemistry is still evident throughout the track, though it never quite captures the magic of their earlier hits.
Dirty Blonde isn’t without flaws. The constant movement between genres can create sonic whiplash. Certain transitions feel abrupt, making the album resemble a curated playlist rather than a fully unified artistic statement. While that lack of cohesion may frustrate listeners seeking a singular sound, it also reflects the project’s central identity. Rexha isn’t trying to present a polished, streamlined version of herself. She’s presenting every side of her artistic personality, whether they naturally fit together or not.
Scroll down to see our full ranking of every song from Dirty Blonde.
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