The supernova from BLACKPINK, Lisa, has made a sudden noise with his debut solo album Alter Ego without any doubt that this album is one of the most discussed albums across many music circles this year. With numerous power-packed collaborations-be it that of Doja Cat, Raye, Rosalía, Megan Thee Stallion, Future, or Tyla-it is clear that the Thai rapper-singer actress knows how to choose her musical partners.
But in a recent interview with Wall Street Journal Style, Lisa admitted that there is another name she has been really eyeing for a long time and would love to collaborate with in the near future: British pop queen Charli XCX.
When she was asked about who she would really want to work with, LISA didn’t sit there a second before saying “Charli XCX!” and then did a wonderful snippet of Charli’s viral Apple dance. Thai rapper/singer is clearly a fan; she smiled and added, “I want to be one of the Brats,” referring to Charli’s iconic Brat album. If Lisa and Charli ever collaborated, you’d see some high-octane, ground-breaking fiery magic where Charli’s high experimental pop sound meets LISA’s ultra-smooth charisma.
Just after Alter Ego was released-the very album through which LISA showed her versatility and capability of collaboration with some of the hottest names in music today-Come unique tracks like Rapunzel, featuring Megan Thee Stallion; Fxck Up the World, with Future; and there isn’t much need to state that Lisa is all set for a duet with fellow superstars.
Let’s not forget about the heat-spewing sultry “When I’m With You” with Tyla, the song that made itself an instant fan favorite.
It is indeed a single venture for LISA. However, it is going to be all the more exciting for her when she meets up with her BLACKPINK bandmates-Rose, Jisoo, and Jennie-for a world tour set to begin in July.
Each member has spent the last year working on personal projects, and for Lisa, this consisted of a record-breaking acting stint in HBO’s The White Lotus. Still, it is hard to believe all that has gone solo for Lisa while not looking forward to all the rejuvenating Blackpink magic that will happen all over again in stages around the world.
Be it Charli XCX or the next great name in music, LISA has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. With Alter Ego as a stepping stone to more collaborations and global projects, fans are set to take an exhilarating journey.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s Alter Ego is now her first-ever solo album to enter UK Official Albums Chart’s Top 20
On March 7, the Official Charts Company, the nearest equivalent to the Billboard charts in the U.K., announced that Lisa had entered the Official Albums Chart at No. 20 with her new solo album, Alter Ego. It is a momentous moment for the singer as this is her first entry on the chart as a solo artist, realizing her growing strength as a soloist on the international stage.
Success for Lisa through Alter Ego is not limited to only one or two charts. The number of charts where the album debuted proves the album’s wide acceptance. It started off with a debut at No. 4 on the Official Albums Downloads Chart, which indicated strong digital sales.
At the same time, Alter Ego became the No. 8 entry on the Official Albums Sales Chart, indicating the commercial impact of the album. The physical forms of Alter Ego also did well, putting it at No. 9 on the Official Physical Albums Chart. However, in terms of streaming, the album made it to No. 67 on the Official Albums Streaming Chart.
More than that, the album did remarkably well, Lisa’s singles have also been making waves on the U.K. charts. BORN AGAIN, which features Doja Cat and Raye, ascended to No. 42 in its fourth week on the Official Singles Chart, after making significant moves up.
The song continues to see itself among the ranks, proving the staying power of its fans and casual listeners alike. On its part, FUTW (FXCK UP THE WORLD), the lead single from Lisa’s latest album, made an entry at No. 96 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart. Meanwhile, BORN AGAIN continued to gain traction, reaching No. 41 on the Official Singles Downloads Chart, No. 45 on the Official Singles Sales Chart, and No. 78 on the Official Streaming Chart.
As news of Lisa’s impressive achievement spread across the charts, fans across the globe turned to social media to share their congratulatory messages over her historic achievement. Hashtags related to her first solo “debut” trended around the globe with fans expressing admiration for her phenomenal talent, diligence, and artistic growth.
This proves that Lisa can really hit it hard at solo work, and this is not just standing alone as a member of BLACKPINK. She’s an artist in her own right, one who can take the charts and leave the audience impressed by her one-of-a-kind sound and charisma.
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