Bebe Rexha | Dirty Blonde
You cannot put Bebe Rexha in a box. From her Grammy-winning songwriting roots on The Monster with Eminem to global charts alongside David Guetta and Florida Georgia Line, Rexha has established herself as a leading musical chameleon. With her latest project, Dirty Blonde, she officially steps into a new era as an independent force. Now signed to Empire, the Brooklyn-born star has created a 13-song “genre kaleidoscope” that marks a total creative rebirth and a reckoning with the major label system she has known since her teenage years.
Recorded across London, Tokyo, and Europe, Dirty Blonde captures the energy of Rexha’s global travels. The project seamlessly blends heavy-hitting dance floor anthems with deep, personal storytelling. With the lead single “New Religion” she takes us straight to the club by reimagining the iconic dance record “Insomnia” by Faithless. On “Tokyo,” she explores a drum & bass pulse inspired by a late-night rendezvous in Japan, while “Cike Cike” (produced by long-time collaborator DJ Snake) sees Rexha embracing her Albanian heritage by mixing traditional linguistic roots with modern 808 basslines.
At the emotional core of the album is the lead single, “I Like You Better Than Me.” The track strips away the pop-star veneer to tackle themes of insecurity and self-scrutiny, blending raw lyrics with a pop-rock edge. From the Jersey-bounce-meets-country vibes of “Drink and a Little Love” to her vulnerable reflections on fame, Dirty Blonde is a celebration of an artist who is finally playing by her own rules. As Rexha firmly asserts, “The old Bebe is dead,” leaving behind a focused, stronger creator who is making the music she truly loves.