Bebe

Bebe is Bebe Rexha’s third studio album and her first self-titled project, released on April 28, 2023 through Warner Records. Clocking in at just under 37 minutes across 12 tracks, it is heavily inspired by 1970s and 1980s music and blends dance, disco, Eurodance, funk, pop, and rock, giving the record a distinctly retro, analog-leaning feel while still rooted in contemporary pop structures. The album was preceded by the singles Heart Wants What It Wants, Call on Me, and Satellite (featuring Snoop Dogg), and also folds in her massive David Guetta collaboration I’m Good (Blue), with an additional high-profile guest appearance from Dolly Parton on the closing ballad Seasons.

Thematically, Bebe centers on empowerment, self-acceptance, love, and emotional resilience, with Rexha explicitly drawing on influences like Fleetwood Mac and ABBA to frame songs that balance vulnerability and boldness. Critics highlight how the production foregrounds her voice—using fewer heavy effects than some of her earlier work—and praise tracks such as Blue Moon, Miracle Man, I’m Not High, I’m in Love, and Seasons for their strong melodies, nostalgic textures, and cohesive “retro-pop” aesthetic. While some reviewers question the album’s lyrical originality, many regard it as her most cohesive project to date, noting that it feels like music she “genuinely enjoys” making and that it reasserts her identity as a versatile pop vocalist; commercially, Bebe achieved moderate chart success worldwide, performing especially well in Canada, where it reached number 36 and was certified Gold.