Rare (Selena Gomez album)

Rare
Rare
	Standard edition cover
Studio album by Selena Gomez
Released	January 10, 2020
Recorded	February 2016 – November 2019
Studio	Various (see below)
Genre	Pop; dance-pop;
Length	41:59
Label	Interscope
Producer	Jon Bellion; Kid Cudi; Sean Douglas; Jason Evigan; Kristoffer Fogelmark; Ian Kirkpatrick; Mattman & Robin; Albin Nedler; Ojivolta; David Pramik; Simon Says; Sir Nolan; The Monsters & Strangerz; Rami Yacoub;
Selena Gomez chronology
Alternative cover
	Deluxe edition and physical re-issue cover
Singles from Rare
	"Lose You to Love Me"; Released: October 23, 2019; "Look at Her Now"; Released: October 24, 2019; "Rare"; Released: January 10, 2020;

Rare is the third studio album by American singer Selena Gomez,^[1] released on January 10, 2020, by Interscope Records. As the executive producer, Gomez worked with many producers, including Ian Kirkpatrick, Jason Evigan, Mattman & Robin, Sir Nolan, Simon Says, The Monsters & Strangerz and David Pramik. Described by Gomez as her "diary from the past few years",^[2] Rare is a midtempo pop and dance-pop record, taking cues from electronic, latin pop and R&B styles. Lyrically, the album explores themes of self-love, self-empowerment, self-acceptance, and self-worth. Guest features on Rare are from rappers 6lack and Kid Cudi.

The album was promoted by two singles prior to its release: The lead single "Lose You to Love Me" was released on October 23, 2019. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became Gomez's first number-one single in the United States. "Look at Her Now" was released a day after the lead single, peaking at number 27 on the chart. Coinciding with the album release, the title track was made the third single, peaking at number 30 on the Hot 100. Rare was marketed as "#SG2", signifying Gomez's second album with Interscope. The album received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its production and cohesiveness, with many calling it Gomez's best album to date. Rare topped the charts in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, and Scotland.

Debuting atop the Billboard 200, Rare gave Gomez her third consecutive number-one album in the US. The Target-exclusive edition of Rare additionally includes five of Gomez's standalone singles released in 2017–18: "Bad Liar", "Fetish" featuring Gucci Mane, "It Ain't Me" with Kygo, "Back to You", and "Wolves" with Marshmello. The vinyl edition of Rare adds "Feel Me" as a bonus track. The deluxe edition with three new tracks, including the fourth single "Boyfriend", was released on April 9, 2020.^[3]

^ Curto, Justin (November 21, 2019). "Selena Gomez Will Start 2020 Off Right by Releasing Her New Album". Vulture. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
^ Gomez, Selena [@selenagomez] (November 21, 2019). "You can now preorder my new album, out January 10, 2020. This album is my diary from the past few years and I can't wait for you to hear it. Title, art and track list coming soon" (Tweet). Retrieved November 21, 2019 – via Twitter.
^ "Selena Gomez Is Ready for the Next Phase of Her Pop Journey". Rolling Stone. September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.

[1] Curto, Justin (November 21, 2019). "Selena Gomez Will Start 2020 Off Right by Releasing Her New Album". Vulture. Retrieved December 8, 2019.

[2] Gomez, Selena [@selenagomez] (November 21, 2019). "You can now preorder my new album, out January 10, 2020. This album is my diary from the past few years and I can't wait for you to hear it. Title, art and track list coming soon" (Tweet). Retrieved November 21, 2019 – via Twitter.

[3] "Selena Gomez Is Ready for the Next Phase of Her Pop Journey". Rolling Stone. September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.

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