Miley Cyrus announces 'Something Beautiful': a concept album with star-studded collaborations

Miley Cyrus has given fans a sneak peek into her upcoming album, “Something Beautiful”, which is set to drop on May 30. The 13-track album promises to be a soul-stirring ride, featuring collaborations with notable artists like Brittany Howard and Naomi Campbell.

In an Instagram post featuring a 23-second teaser for her album, which includes a short film, she stated, "All 13 songs have a special place in my heart."

According to the track list, the album will take listeners on a journey through themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. With songs like “End of the World” and “More to Lose”, she is exploring deeper emotions.

The album also features some intriguing interludes, which might add an extra layer of depth to the overall narrative.

The standout tracks, “Walk of Fame” and “Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved”, feature the iconic Naomi Campbell and Grammy-award-winning musician Brittany Howard.

Cyrus is teaming up with renowned producer Shawn Everett to bring “Something Beautiful” to life. The two are serving as executive producers on the album, building on Everett’s previous collaborations with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Alabama Shakes.

This album is part of a larger creative endeavour, which includes a short film that will premiere at the Tribeca Festival in New York City. The film, also titled “Something Beautiful”, will be released in two parts, with a wider release scheduled for June 12.

The pop icon recently shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, showcasing the finished vinyl version of the album. She captioned the photo, “Something Beautiful has been years in the making, so touching the finished vinyl for the first time feels magical. 

“I’m grateful for all the genius co-creators who turned this fantasy into a reality.” This glimpse into her creative process adds to the excitement around the album’s release.

In an interview with “Harper’s Bazaar”, Cyrus described “Something Beautiful” as “hypnotising and glamorous,” envisioning it as a concept album that aims to heal a troubled culture through the power of music.

The tracklist for the upcoming album blends familiar and new songs, including “Easy Lover”, “Golden Burning Sun”, “Pretend You’re God” and “Reborn” to list a few. This is in addition to the singles already released, such as “Prelude”, “Something Beautiful”, “End of the World” and “More to Lose”.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the album’s release, with the tracklist revealed, they are getting a glimpse into the themes and emotions that the 32-year-old singer will be exploring.