The tracks come off the singer’s latest album, Dirty Blonde, which marks her first independent release
Bebe Rexha appeared on The Tonight Show to perform a rousing medley of her recent singles “New Religion” and “Sad Girls.” The pop singer was joined by a group of dancers for the club-ready performance, which featured a clip of “New Religion” before focusing on “Sad Girls.”
Rexha dropped “Sad Girls,” a collaboration with David Guetta, in May. Both tracks appear on Rexha’s most recent album, Dirty Blonde, which marks her debut release as an independent artist. “New Religion,” released in March, was notably her first single on her own label.
“‘Sad Girls’ is for anyone who has ever been on a dance floor with a broken heart and refused to let it win,” Rexha shared in a statement. “You’re not okay, but you’re still dancing and showing up for yourself. That’s one of the most powerful things you can do in those moments.”
Rexha enjoyed a string of successful pop EDM hits and collaborations in the mid-2010s, but in January she revealed that her longtime label, Warner Music, had decided to part ways with her. Her Instagram post announcing the news included a tearful video recorded earlier this year, in which she reacted to the devastating news and expressed uncertainty about what was next. After parting with Warner, Rexha signed a deal with Empire, an independent distribution company, that also offers some label and publishing services.
“Dirty Blonde became so much more monumental to me than I ever expected,” Rexha said of the LP. “Making this album independently reminded me why I fell in love with music in the first place. I had the freedom to trust my instincts, take risks and create something that feels completely mine. Dirty Blonde is me in my truest form: honest, unapologetic and free.”
