Sabrina Carpenter Says She 'Was Completely Alone' in Wanting to Release 'Espresso': 'They Trusted Me in the End'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Sabrina Carpenterhad to fight for"Espresso."

In acover story interview withVarietyon Aug. 6, the pop star, 25, discussed how there “was a lot of questioning” when it came to releasing her smash hit, which became her first top-five on theBillboard’s Hot 100 and her first No. 1 in the U.K., Ireland and Australia.

“I was completely alone in wanting to release ‘Espresso.’ Not so much from my immediate team. But when it came to ‘the powers above,’” Carpenter told the outlet.

She continued: “There was a lot of questioning behind whether it made sense. But they trusted me in the end, and I was happy that I believed in myself at that moment.”

Sabrina Carpenter.Matthew Sprout/Variety

In June, Carpenter also opened up toRolling Stoneabout how her song “Espresso” had become such a hit.

“My mom has been like, ‘Do you feel crazy right now?’” she said of the track in the publication. “Ijust love that people get my sense of humor.”

“I decided to put that burden on other people,” Carpenter teased.

The “Nonsense” artist also discussed how working with songwriters Steph Jones and Amy Allen, as well as producer Julian Bunetta, inspired the quotable song.

“That’s the only way those borderline idiotic-slash-funniest lyrics can happen,” Carpenter said. “I’ve really honed in on the people that I love making music with.”

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“Available starting JUNE 28th!!!!!” Carpenter wrote over an image of her hands holding a closed blue carton of ice cream featuring a photo from the single’s cover art.

On the second photo, which showcased the sweet treat’s swirl, she played off her song’s lyrics in the caption: “It is that sweet.”

Carpenter will release her sixth studio albumShort n’ Sweeton Aug. 23.

source: people.com