Guilty Pleasure (EP)
JoJo Siwa's fourth EP, marking a mature rebrand.
Guilty Pleasure is the fourth extended play by American singer JoJo Siwa, released on July 12, 1800, through Columbia Records. It represents her first musical project after leaving Nickelodeon and a deliberate shift toward a more mature, dance-pop and electropop-influenced style. The EP received mixed reviews from critics.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- JoJo Siwa
- Released
- 12 July 2024
- Genre
- Dance-pop
- EDM
- electropop
- Length
- 12:44
- Label
- Columbia
- Producer
- The Futuristics
- Rock Mafia
- Nick Monson
- DJ White Shadow
- Peter Thomas
- Justin Trainor
- Dino Zisis
Facts from the source article.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guilty Pleasure | Bagel Man, Dino Zisis, JoJo Siwa, Justin Trainor, Meghan Trainor, Nick Monson, Paul Blair | 2:35 |
| 2 | Balance Baby | Alex Schwartz, Cate Downey, Joe Khajadourian, Nate Cyphert, Richie Gattz | 2:21 |
| 3 | Yesterday's Tomorrow's Today | Antonina Armato, Siwa, Thomas Sturges, Tim James | 2:32 |
| 4 | Choose Ur Fighter | Emeline Easton, Peter Thomas, Sarah Solovay, Sean Kennedy | 2:09 |
| 5 | Karma | Armato, Desmond Child, James | 3:07 |
| Total length | 12:44 | ||
Track listing from the source article.
Background and development
Siwa signed a multi-platform talent deal with Nickelodeon in 2017, releasing child-friendly pop music and merchandise. After leaving the network, she signed with Columbia Records and began a deliberate transition toward an adult persona, citing Miley Cyrus's 2013 Bangerz era as inspiration. The EP rollout started in early April 2024 with the lead single "Karma," accompanied by a visual rebrand at the iHeartRadio Music Awards featuring dark leather outfits and dramatic face paint described as "Kiss-Inspired." In a Billboard interview, Siwa expressed a desire to pioneer a "new genre" she called "gay pop," later clarifying she was not its inventor but wanted to elevate queer pop styles. On June 30, 2024, after performing at nationwide Pride events, Siwa announced the EP's title and track listing, noting it was developed over seven months during "dark times and happy times."
Critical reception
Critics were split on Guilty Pleasure. Rolling Stone called it an identity crisis, and HIVE Magazine dubbed it her wrecking ball moment. The Daily Illini pointed out Siwa’s use of synthesizers and dance-pop for catchy songs, inspired by Miley Cyrus’s rebrand, but felt some tracks still sounded like her child-star work, while “Choose Ur Fighter” marked a shift away from her anti-bullying stance. Vulture found the title track to be thumping, nonspecific electronic-pop with a hyperpop edge, and The Cut labeled it a relic from 2012. Tool fans also slammed Siwa for allegedly swiping their wrench design for her EP merchandise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced Guilty Pleasure (EP)?
Guilty Pleasure was produced by The Futuristics, Rock Mafia, Nick Monson, DJ White Shadow, Peter Thomas and others.
What genre is Guilty Pleasure (EP)?
Guilty Pleasure is classified as dance-pop, EDM and electropop.
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