Billie Eilish, the renowned singer-songwriter, is expressing her love for Barbie as she announces her upcoming song release for the Greta Gerwig-directed film featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Eilish took to Instagram to share throwback photos of herself during a Barbie-themed birthday party she had as a child, complete with a Barbie cake and a Barbie castle. The photos reminisce about her childhood love for Barbie and set the stage for her Barbie-themed song.
In one of her Instagram Story posts, Eilish teased her upcoming song titled “What Was I Made For?” for the Barbie film, and she even shared a Barbie-logo “B” on her feed, showcasing her excitement for the project. She also revealed that her song will be featured on the Barbie the Album, set to release on July 21, which coincides with the film’s theatrical release.
Eilish expressed her enthusiasm for being part of the album, emphasizing the significance of her song for the Barbie franchise. She tagged her brother and music-producer partner, Finneas, in her post and confidently stated that the movie and her song would change lives. She encouraged her fans to prepare for an emotional experience, indicating that the song will likely evoke strong emotions.
Barbie the Album boasts a star-studded lineup, including artists like Lizzo, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Karol G, Charli XCX, and many more. Ryan Gosling, who stars in the film, also performs a song as his character, Ken.
The announcement of Barbie the Album was made in May, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the release. Now confirmed, Eilish’s song adds to the excitement surrounding the project.
Billie Eilish’s fascination with Barbie extends beyond her upcoming song and involvement in the film. She attended the 2021 Met Gala dressed as a real-life Peaches N Cream Barbie, donning a peach-colored Oscar de la Renta corset ball gown. Eilish explained that her Barbie dolls were her favorite childhood toys, and they served as an inspiration for her fashion choices.
Both Barbie the Album and Billie Eilish’s Barbie-themed song will be released on July 21, creating a buzz among fans and marking a unique collaboration between the music industry and the iconic Barbie brand.