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Jessie Ware releases sixth album Superbloom, discusses creative process and career evolution

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Jessie Ware Releases Sixth Studio Album Superbloom

On July 26, 2024, Jessie Ware released her sixth studio album, titled Superbloom. The album marks a continuation of her exploration into danceable sounds while introducing new thematic and musical inspirations.

Musical Direction and Influences

Ware described the album's sound as aiming to combine elements of disco, dance music, and musical theater melodrama. This follows her previous albums, What's Your Pleasure? (2020) and That! Feels Good! (2023), which were noted for their disco and house influences. Ware stated that her current work sounds more liberated and party-facing than her earlier, more reserved music.

"I wanted to paint this picture of this world that you're coming into, that is romantic, luscious, beautiful."

For Superbloom, Ware cited a wide range of musical influences, including Pet Shop Boys, Liza Minnelli, ABBA, Grace Jones, and Minnie Riperton.

Key Tracks and Collaborations

The album's first written track, "Ride," was notably inspired by Beyoncé's 2024 album announcement for Cowboy Carter. The song "Ride" incorporates an interpolation of Ennio Morricone's theme from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, for which Ware's team obtained permission.

Other notable tracks include:

  • "16 Summers," a song inspired by parenthood, featuring the lyrics: "I see three children growing up, I want the hourglass to stop / or at least slow down."
  • "Automatic," which features a voiceover by actor Coleman Domingo.
  • "I Could Get Used To This," inspired by a conversation about the book My Secret Garden by Nancy Friday.
  • "Sauna," which was inspired by social experiences in New York City.

The album features collaborations with songwriter-producers Karma Kid and Jack Peñate, and includes a flute performance by Gareth Lockrane.

Artist Perspective

Reflecting on this stage of her career, Ware offered a confident assessment: "This album feels like I finally know what I'm doing as an artist."

She also spoke about the balance between her professional and personal life, noting, "The guilt is always kind of there in some shape or form... I want to be present for them." Beyond her music career, Ware co-hosts the podcast Table Manners with her mother, Lennie Ware.