Olivia Rodrigo Drops 'Expectations' Remix
The pop star teams up with Chappell Roan for a fresh take on her hit song, accompanied by a 1970s-inspired music video and limited-edition physical releases
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Chappell Roan adds a new verse to the song, referencing a mediocre female suitor.
Story published. The pop star teams up with Chappell Roan for a fresh take on her hit song, accompanied by a 1970s-inspired music video and limited-edition physical releases
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have released a new remix of Rodrigo's song 'expectations', marking Roan's first-ever guest feature. The remix, produced by Daniel Nigro, is available in various formats, including limited-edition physical formats such as 7-inch vinyl, CDs, and cassettes.
The music video for the remix, directed by Bardia Zeinali, is a 1970s-inspired visual featuring both singers as competitors in a fictional game show called 'The Big Expectations Show'. The video's retro aesthetic adds a new layer to the song's themes of setting high standards in relationships.
The collaboration follows Rodrigo's successful inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, which raised $20 million for 10 nonprofit organizations supporting women and girls. Roan was among the performers at the event, which took place in Southern California this summer.
Rodrigo is currently on tour with 'The Unraveled Tour', which has sold over 1 million tickets worldwide. Meanwhile, Roan is preparing for her two-day fundraiser in Los Angeles, The Super Graphic Spectacular and The Super Graphic Block Party, with net proceeds benefiting her Midwest Princess Project, which supports trans youth and LGBTQ+ communities.
## Why it matters The release of the 'expectations' remix is significant, as it marks a new collaboration between two rising stars in the music industry. Rodrigo's third studio album, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love', debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 485,000 equivalent album units in its first week, solidifying her position as a leading artist. The remix and music video offer a fresh take on the original song, and the limited-edition physical releases will likely appeal to fans of both Rodrigo and Roan.
The collaboration also highlights the charitable efforts of both artists, with Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival and Roan's Midwest Princess Project supporting important causes. As both artists continue to tour and release new music, their fanbase is likely to grow, and collaborations like this remix will be eagerly anticipated.
