American pop artist Sabrina Carpenter has strengthened her global presence in recent years through a string of notable achievements. Her 2024 single ‘Espresso’ gained widespread acclaim, and in February this year she received her first Grammy nomination. Soon after, she won two awards for ‘Espresso’ and ‘Short and Sweet’. The world tour she launched last September concluded this March.
Her June release ‘Manchild’ quickly swept through various music charts. Following that momentum, she unveiled her seventh studio album Man’s Best Friend on 29 August. Just two days before the album’s release, Spotify listed her as the fifth most-streamed artist of 2025.
Speaking to Variety, Sabrina said she does not dwell on yearly reflections or assess her work in such terms. She prefers to follow her own instincts, even hinting that she might not release new music next year.
Despite praise, her latest album has also drawn criticism. Moving away from a conventional ‘good girl’ image, she openly explores themes of sexuality in her lyrics. Although this sparked reactions across social platforms, she remains unconcerned.
In her interview with Rolling Stone, she noted that the same people who complain about her recurring subjects are often the ones making the songs popular. According to her, listener interest naturally brings these themes to the forefront, which is reflected in her stage performances as well.
Beyond music, Sabrina has expanded her creative pursuits. She will star in—and produce—a new musical film inspired by Alice in Wonderland, stepping further into a broader creative role.
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