Cynthia Erivo, the powerhouse actress and musician, is stepping into a new chapter with the announcement of her upcoming single, “Replay.” The 2024 Out100 Icon of the Year, known for her roles in Wicked, The Color Purple, and Harriet, revealed that the highly anticipated track will drop on Friday, February 28.
Erivo has been teasing her fans with hints about new original music for months, and now the wait is almost over. On Instagram, the singer shared the official artwork for “Replay,” accompanied by a message confirming the release date: “Replay artwork confirmed đź’– Out this Friday!!!”
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To build excitement, Erivo also posted a short clip on social media, offering a sneak peek of the song and what appears to be a music video or visualizer for the track. Fans are eagerly anticipating the new single, which is already available for pre-save on all major streaming platforms.
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The announcement follows Erivo’s ongoing journey in music, which has garnered attention for its emotional depth and powerful vocal delivery. Ariana Grande, who stars alongside Erivo in the upcoming Wicked film adaptation, recently shared her admiration for the new music in an interview with Out. Grande, who has had a chance to hear some of Erivo’s unreleased tracks, couldn’t contain her excitement about the upcoming album.
“I keep doing this really bad thing where I tease what’s coming, but all of my favorites are on her upcoming album… and I’m not kidding,” Grande said. “It’s un-f*cking-believable.”
@outmagazine The only witches we can think about. Cynthia & Ariana stopped to chat with Outs @raffyermac at the #Wicked premiere & we are GAGGED. #cynthiaerivo #arianagrande #wickedmovie @wickedmovie @cynthiaerivo @arianagrande
Erivo herself has described the music as deeply personal, revealing that parts of the album are autobiographical. “Some of it is autobiographical. Some of it is a train of thought. I love the music that we’ve made; most of it is very much just me and my voice,” she shared.
The new album is expected to drop later this year, making “Replay” the first taste of what’s to come. Fans of Erivo’s soaring vocals and emotionally charged performances are eagerly awaiting more music from the multi-talented artist.
As Erivo moves forward in this new musical era, Replay promises to be the anthem that will keep fans hitting “repeat.”
