Sabrina Carpenter Calls Herself a Tyrant as She Takes Over the Pop World
Sabrina Carpenter has been making waves in the music industry with her song “Espresso,” which has quickly become the anthem of the summer. Released in April, the track has topped charts, holding the No. 1 spot in the UK for seven weeks and racking up over a billion streams on Spotify. The 25-year-old singer’s rise to fame has been swift, and it’s clear she’s enjoying every moment.
On June 1st, Carpenter sat down for an interview in London and opened up about her journey, calling herself a “tyrant” when it comes to managing her career and studio work. Her confidence comes from years of hard work, starting as a Disney star and transitioning into the music world, where she is now a global sensation. She may joke about being a tyrant, but it’s her tenacity that has led to her success.
For Sabrina, her song “Espresso” is more than just a hit—it’s a manifestation of where she sees herself in the pop world. Carpenter explained that she wrote the song during a trip to France last year, at a time when she didn’t have anyone romantically interested in her. She joked about being “delusional” in thinking people would be obsessed with her, yet the song has proven to be a major hit, capturing the public’s attention worldwide.
With her sixth album, Short’n’Sweet, released today, Carpenter is establishing herself as one of the most popular musicians of 2024. The album’s release coincides with her chart-topping success in the UK, solidifying her status as a global star. Yet Sabrina remains down-to-earth, explaining that chart success isn’t what drives her. She writes music for the love of it, not for the numbers. For her, the recognition is just “the sprinkles on top of the sundae.”
While Carpenter’s music is often fun and lighthearted, she is no stranger to scrutiny. Her fame skyrocketed after her role as Maya Hart in Disney’s Girl Meets World, and over time, she has learned to navigate the intense public scrutiny that comes with being a former Disney star. Sabrina admits that it hasn’t been easy, noting that with fame comes a new group of people ready to criticize. “It’s not like everyone loves you once you’re successful,” she said, explaining that she’s had to deal with hate and negativity, especially during her much-publicized involvement in a love triangle with singer Olivia Rodrigo and actor Joshua Bassett.
Sabrina faced a wave of online abuse after being linked to Rodrigo’s hit song “Drivers License,” which seemingly painted her as the “other woman” in the breakup drama. Though her only crime was dating someone’s ex, the backlash was intense. Carpenter, however, turned the drama into creative fuel, using the experience to write some of her most personal songs. Her album Emails I Can’t Send touched on her heartbreak and struggles with the media’s fixation on her personal life.
Despite the hardships, Sabrina Carpenter has remained focused on her career. Touring with Taylor Swift on the “Eras” tour was a major turning point for her. The experience of performing to massive crowds every night helped shape her as an artist and inspired much of her new album. Carpenter noted how surreal it was to have fans sing along to her songs on stage, calling it one of the most rewarding aspects of being an artist.
As she transitions from Disney star to pop sensation, Sabrina has managed to maintain control of her career. She has co-written most of her songs and fought for her creative freedom, something she takes pride in. Her journey has been one of perseverance, learning to take criticism in stride while staying true to her vision.
When asked about her reputation in the studio, Sabrina playfully embraced the title of “tyrant.” She acknowledged that she is extremely hands-on with her work and doesn’t like to compromise on her ideas. Her Taurus stubbornness, as she called it, has helped her succeed in an industry that can be unforgiving.
Though Sabrina is often in the spotlight for her personal life, she continues to let her music speak for itself. Her latest single, “Please Please Please,” is a yacht-rock-inspired hit that debuted at No. 1 in the UK charts, a testament to her growing popularity. Fans are eager to see what she’ll do next, but for now, it’s clear that Sabrina Carpenter is taking control of her career, one chart-topping hit at a time.
Her public image, once tied to her Disney past, has evolved into that of a confident and empowered young woman. While Sabrina jokes about being a tyrant, it’s this drive that has helped her conquer the pop world, and there’s no doubt she’s here to stay.
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