COME ON BARBIE, LET’S GO PARTY!

COME ON BARBIE, LET’S GO PARTY!

ATLANTIC RECORDS UNVEILS BARBIE THE ALBUM

 

ALL-NEW COMPANION ALBUM TO WARNER BROS. PICTURES’ HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM INSPIRED BY MATTEL’S BARBIE OUT NOW FEATURING “MAN I AM” FROM SAM SMITH AND “PINK” FROM LIZZO

 

STAR-STUDDED SOUNDTRACK ALREADY A WORLDWIDE POP PHENOMENON WITH OVER 500M+ GLOBAL STREAMS AND 4B+ SOCIAL IMPRESSIONS ACROSS LEAD SINGLES AND ICONIC VIDEOS FROM

DUA LIPA, BILLIE EILISH, NICKI MINAJ AND ICE SPICE, CHARLI XCX,

KAROL G FT. ALDO RANKS, PINKPANTHERESS AND FIFTY FIFTY FT. KALIII

 

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE RYAN GOSLING’S “IM JUST KEN” PLUS MASSIVE UNRELEASED TRACKS

FROM AN UNPRECEDENTED LINEUP OF GLOBAL SUPERSTARS INCLUDING

SAM SMITH, LIZZO, TAME IMPALA, THE KID LAROI, HAIM, KHALID, DOMINIC FIKE, AVA MAX AND GAYLE

 

SOUNDTRACK EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY OSCAR, GOLDEN GLOBE AND  

7X GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING ARTIST AND PRODUCER MARK RONSON  

    

BARBIE THE ALBUM AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW HERE

WATCH THE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK TRAILER HERE

 

“#1 Movie Soundtrack of All Time” – COSMOPOLITAN

“the soundtrack of the summer, a cultural moment of pop music's biggest icons” – THE TODAY SHOW

“The soundtrack is more than just an accessory...it is a crucial element in bringing Gerwig’s creative vision to life” – PEOPLE

 

Atlantic Records has officially unveiled BARBIE THE ALBUM, the groundbreaking musical companion to the highly anticipated summer event film Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The star-studded soundtrack is now available globally at all retailers and streaming services, featuring the recently announced track, “Man I Am,” from multi-platinum, GRAMMY®, BRIT, Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning artist, Sam Smith. The epic synth pop track was produced by the soundtrack’s executive producer, Mark Ronson alongside Ricky Reed and is written from the perspective of Ken. Further album highlights include Barbie star Ryan Gosling’s extraordinary, scene-stealing original song, “I’m Just Ken,” performed as his character, plus massive unreleased tracks from an unprecedented lineup of global superstars including Lizzo, Tame Impala, The Kid Laroi, HAIM, Khalid, Dominic Fike, Ava Max and GAYLE. See below for full tracklisting and watch the official soundtrack trailer HERE.

 

BARBIE THE ALBUM’s internet-breaking rollout first launched in May and the soundtrack has since become a critically acclaimed worldwide pop phenomenon, with more than 500M+ global streams and over 4B+ total social impressions to date across its electric singles and colossal videos. First came the electrifying lead single “Dance The Night” from 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Dua Lipa, who also makes a special appearance in the film. Produced by Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt and the Picard Brothers, “Dance The Night” arrived alongside a dazzling official video featuring a special appearance from Barbie writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig (Little Women, Lady Bird) – watch HERE. Global recording artist KAROL G followed with her high-energy anthem, “WATATI (Ft. Aldo Ranks),” which was complemented by an official visual directed by Mike Ho (Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie) and stars KAROL as she enters the world of Barbie, shot on-site at the World of Barbie in LA – watch HERE. UK-based artist and producer PinkPantheress’ captivating track, “Angel,” dropped next, earning praise from THE NEW YORK TIMES for its “dreamy melody” as ELLE dubbed it “an unexpected party anthem.”

 

Global megastars Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice then teamed up to take over “Barbie World” with their iconic transformation of Aqua’s classic instantly trending with 600K+ creates across socials while its official TikTok sound boasts over 230M+ video views. First teased at the end of the global Barbie trailer, which hit over 40M views and reached #1 trending on YouTube, “Barbie World” made an explosive Top 10 debut on the BILLBOARD “Hot 100,” officially becoming the highest charting and streaming female rap debut of 2023. Watch the official visual, directed by Hannah Lux Davis and now approaching 28M views, HERE. Charli XCX’s “Speed Drive” continued the streak of hits from BARBIE THE ALBUM, garnering 10M+ streams and 6M+ TikTok views in its first week. The hottest new, history-making K-Pop group, FIFTY FIFTY’s “Barbie Dreams” arrived earlier this month, featuringAtlanta-bred rapper and viral “Area Codes” hitmaker, Kaliii and an interpolation of Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” – listen HERE. Last week saw the premiere of “What I Was Made For?” from the Oscar, Golden Globe and multiple GRAMMY® Award winning Billie Eilish, composed alongside and produced by her brother FINNEAS. The heart-rending ballad arrived with an official self-directed video – watch HERE.

 

BARBIE THE ALBUM continues the hugely successful partnership between Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Pictures. The two companies previously teamed up for 2020’s BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM which spawned the RIAA Certified 2x Platinum smash “Boss B*tch” by Doja Cat, along with the 2016’s GRAMMY® Award-nominated SUICIDE SQUAD: THE ALBUM, which topped album charts in over 70 countries around the world, including two consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, and featured the RIAA Certified Diamond hit “Heathens” by Twenty One Pilots.    

     

BARBIE THE ALBUM was executive produced by internationally renowned DJ and Oscar, Golden Globe and 7x GRAMMY® award winning artist and producer, Mark Ronson and Barbie writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig. The soundtrack album was Produced and overseen by Atlantic Records’ West Coast President, Kevin Weaver (Soundtrack Album Producer of The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad, Daisy Jones & The Six, Birds Of Prey, Furious 7, The Fault in Our Stars, The Fate of the Furious) and Atlantic Records’ EVP and Co-Head of Pop/Rock A&R, Brandon Davis. Named by ROLLING STONE as a “soundtrack guru,” Weaver is a GRAMMY® Award winner and five-time nominee, who has produced numerous multi-platinum soundtrack projects that have amassed tens of millions of albums sold worldwide. Additional key players involved on the project include Soundtrack Album Co-Producers, Brandon Creed and Joseph Khoury, as well as the Barbie Music Supervisor and Album Executive Producer, George Drakoulias.     

 

WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT BARBIE THE ALBUM

“Barbie definitely has some sick beats playing in those plastic headphones” – BILLBOARD

“more memorable pop moments than most major motion picture soundtracks” – FADER

“a veritable toybox of the biggest pop stars today” – GRAMMY.COM

“BARBIE THE ALBUM is the gift that keeps on giving” – HYPEBAE

“a frontrunner for album of the summer” – THE DAILY BEAST

“The Barbie soundtrack is a pop lover's dream” – ESQUIRE

“a stellar musical experience” – FORBES

 

Immerse Yourself in the World of BARBIE: Spotify Unleashes Exciting New Features and Playlists for Fan

The world premiere of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, directed by Little Women writer-director Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie as the world’s most popular doll, is here. To celebrate the massive cultural moment that is Barbie, listeners will notice that things have gotten a little more pink on Spotify, starting with a refresh of the exclusive Barbie Official Playlist and a special Barbie-pink play bar.

 

Featuring an all-star cast that includes Ryan Gosling as “Ken,” as well as appearances by America Ferrera, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and Kate McKinnon, every new trailer or clip that has been released since the first few images came out last year has ramped up excitement for the film. There’s been a rise in pink clothing sales, food vendors are introducing Barbie-themed menu items, and a real-life pink Malibu DreamHouse was bui

BARBIE has taken over soundwaves across the globe – in fact, we’ve seen more than 620,000 Barbie-related user-generated playlists on Spotify, with top tracks like “Barbie Girl” by Aqua, “Barbie Tingz” by Nicki Minaj, and “California Gurls” by Katy Perry and Snoop Doggbeing added to playlists. 

 

To celebrate the highly-anticipated world premiere of BARBIE, Spotify is refreshing its exclusive Barbie Official Playlist with new tracks including Dua Lipa “Dance The Night,” Billie Eilish “What Was I Made For” and Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice “ Barbie World (with Aqua).” 

 

Plus, Spotify users will experience:

 

The newly updated Barbie Official Playlist brings in new music from Atlantic Records to celebrate all the Barbies and Kens (and Allans) out there. For example, Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night,” Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” and the Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice banger “Barbie World (with Aqua)” make the cut. The playlist will also feature Spotify Canvas on selected tracks, which features film footage that gives fans an immersive experience. The score for the movie, composed by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, will be released on August 4 and will be featured on the official playlist. 

 

Listeners will also find a Living in a Barbie World destination that features the Barbie Official Playlist and other playlists to get you ready for your Barbie summer including Summer Pop and our new Hot Pink playlist that will give listeners a personalized Barbie-inspired vibe.

 

Even before its release, Barbie has been a source of joy, nostalgia, and humor for so many. Now, with the launch of our Barbie-themed experience, we are helping listeners embrace their fun sides. Just don’t forget your rollerblades.

Ken Takes the Spotlight: Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse Returns on Airbnb

 

While everyone’s favorite doll makes her live-action film debut in BARBIE, Ken (played by Ryan Gosling) is handing over the keys and hosting an overnight stay in the newly renovated and iconic Malibu DreamHouse.

Barbie is everything, and he’s always been “Just Ken” - until now! Ken has revamped part of Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse with everything he loves (rollerblading, anyone?). And though guests can clearly see his, ahem, Ken-ergy, Barbie’s signature pink remains ever-present throughout the life-size, toy-inspired home, as she’s done her own redecorating since the last time the Malibu DreamHouse was available for guests.

“We all have dreams, and Barbie is lucky enough to have a house full of them,” said Ken. “But now, it’s my turn, and I can’t wait to host guests inside these one-of-a-kind – dare I say, one-of-a-Ken? – digs.”

 

Ken is adding hosting to one of his passions in celebration of the release of the highly anticipated BARBIE film, directed by Greta Gerwig, written by Gerwig & Noah Baumbach, and starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrara, Kate McKinnnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. 

 

About the stay

Located in sunny Malibu, the oceanfront mansion features panoramic views and serves as the perfect backdrop for Ken’s picture-plastic paradise. Fans will be able to request to book Ken’s bedroom in the Malibu DreamHouse for two individual one-night stays** for up to two guests each on July 21 and July 22, 2023. All stays will be free of charge – because Ken couldn’t figure out how to put a price on Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse – after all, Ken’s thing is beach, not math!

 

While in the DreamHouse, guests will have the opportunity to live in technicolor by:

●          Taking a spin through Ken’s awesome wardrobe to find their best beach fit. Look out Barbie, Ken’s got quite the closet too!

●          Channeling their inner cowboy and learning a line dance or two on Ken’s outdoor disco dance floor or performing a sunset serenade on Ken’s guitar

●          Challenging their fellow guests to a “beach off” with plenty of sunbathing and chillaxing by the infinity pool

●          Taking home a piece of the Kendom with their very own set of yellow-and-pink Impala rollerblades and surfboards

How to book

Everyone in Barbie Land can request to book Ken’s room in Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse beginning July 17 at 10 a.m. PT at airbnb.com/kendreamhouse. Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Malibu.

 

Interested in becoming an Airbnb Room Host like Ken? To learn more about how you can earn on Airbnb, visit airbnb.com/host. 

 

In celebration of BARBIE hitting theaters on July 21, and to honor girls’ empowerment, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to Save the Children. Save the Children provides learning resources and support to children, families, and communities in 100+ countries to build girls’ confidence and help them excel in school – ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to achieve success.

*Plus taxes and fees

**These two, one-night stays for up to two guests are not a contest. The home is independently owned and operated. The right holders for Barbie and the Ken character have been compensated for their participation.