Future Starts Now
"Future Starts Now" is the first single by German singer-songwriter Kim Petras from her upcoming third studio album. It was released on 27 August 2021 through Amigo and Republic Records, making it her debut single under a major label.
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| Single by Kim Petras | ||||
| from the album TBA | ||||
| Released | 27 August 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop[1] | |||
| Length | 4:39 | |||
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Background
The song was first teased on Twitter by Petras, who said her album is "fully done" and the single would be released in the coming weeks.[2] A performance of the upcoming single was played during her set at the 2021 Lollapalooza on 29 July 2021. After the performance, a small preview was released on Petras' own website with a link to pre-save the song on Spotify.[3] On 16 August, an official announcement of the release date was posted on her social medias, showing Petras surrounded by baguettes with a short clip of the song playing in the background.[4]
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard)[5] | 17 |
| US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 2 |
References
- Major, Michael (15 November 2021). "VIDEO: Watch Kim Petras Debut Two New Songs on MTV EMAS". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- "Kim Petras reveals new album is "fully done" and first single is on its way". NME. 5 July 2021.
- "Kim Petras – Future Starts Now". kimpetras.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- "Kim Petras Serves Up Baguette Realness With Sexy 'Future Starts Now' Teaser". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas [2021/10/20 公開]". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- "Kim Petras Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 December 2021.