You’re not alone. It seems everyone – even Grammy-winning Adele – can’t get Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” out of their heads. Guess caffeine isn’t the only thing keeping us awake!
Premiered in April, her catchy tune is now a strong candidate for the 2024 Song of the Summer. Billboard tracks the most popular songs from Memorial Day to Labor Day to determine the winner based on their published charts.
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The top of the charts is already bustling. Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” is packed with potential singles, while Billie Eilish’s new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft” premiered at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 this weekend. Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s duet “I Had Some Help” is also being touted as a potential summer hit.
Even though it’s early days, some music experts think Carpenter has a real shot at clinching the top spot. She’s been riding a massive wave of momentum, opening for Swift, rocking Coachella, and owning the internet. With Spotify streams and TikTok clips of “Espresso” everywhere, she’s become as omnipresent as Wi-Fi.
Many attribute Swift’s The Eras Tour with propelling Carpenter to new heights. Globally, fans started watching TikTok livestreams to catch Carpenter’s opening act, eagerly anticipating the witty, often risque puns she crafted each night for her song “Nonsense.”
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In April, she went viral at Coachella with her debut performance of “Espresso.” The internet swooned over her dance moves and the song’s infectious chorus.
But beyond just being a potential Song of the Summer contender, Carpenter’s rise to fame also highlights the power of social media and digital platforms in today’s music industry. From TikTok promotion to virtual concerts, artists like Carpenter have leveraged these platforms to reach millions of fans and propel their music careers to new heights.
To be considered for song of the summer, a track usually needs to capture a certain nostalgic vibe that’s hard to pin down. It often brings back memories of carefree days, warm evenings, and unforgettable moments with friends and loved ones. These songs have a catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and a vibe that clicks with people, making them want to play it on repeat all season long.
Sure, the lyrics to “Espresso” — like “that’s that me, espresso” — might not win a poetry award, but that’s part of its charm. The song of the summer doesn’t need to be profound; sometimes, it’s all about the catchy nonsense.
