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Charli XCX releases a new album recorded entirely in quarantine

(CNN)—  Pop musician Charli XCX dropped her latest album Friday and, amidst a crowded release day, her project stood out.

Why? It was made entirely in quarantine.

“How I’m Feeling Now” is the British singer’s fourth studio album, following the release of 2019’s “Charli.”

All 11 tracks were written and recorded in quarantine, and the videos were made while isolating, too.

Charli XCX first announced the album on April 6, in a video conference with fans via Zoom.

“During this quarantine time period, I have found that for me my positivity goes hand in hand with being creative. I really need to be creative to feel happy, to feel comfortable, and to make sure my mental health is staying on track,” she said.

The album, she continued, would be very DIY, very “indicative of the times we’re in,” she said at the time.

She planned on only using the tools she had at her fingertips — people she could reach online, whatever she had in her house, to make the music, artwork and videos.

Charli XCX also involved fans in the process, having an open call for beats and asking fans for input on certain aspects of the project over social media.

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how i’m feeling now 🤍 the new album out now link in bio longest caption ever: heres an outtake from the album shoot. all these pics were taken by @huckkwong 🤍 i just wanna take a second to say a huge thank u to all the people involved in the making of this album. this project was a total head rush; exhilarating & emotional from start to finish. i don’t think i’ve ever made an album in such a whirlwind where i’ve been so open & felt so constantly inspired & energized throughout. firstly thank you to all my fans for your constant support & generosity. your ideas & fingerprints are all over this album as much as mine. i couldn’t have done this without u. hugeeee thank you to @agcook404 & @beejburton for being the best & most inspiring producers in the world. working with both of you is a dream. i’ve loved every second. you’re both so ahead & fearless & totally understand & care about my vision. thank u to @dijondijon_ @dylanbrady @dannylharle @jimestack @eliteplin @palmistry_globe 🤍 @geoff_swan thank u for pulling a 36 hour all nighter & absolutely nailing every single mix! thank u @jedskrzypczak for ur impeccable taste & your cool calm head in the face of my ridiculous requests & last minute ideas. thank u to all visual artists involved in this project: @sethbogartofficial @carolineplz @regards_coupables @naked_cherry @tmthy.luke @cwynars @polygon1993 @jonemmony @allisonzuckerman @dan.streit @angelasteps @studionari @charlie__chops & @daniedegrasse. thank u @bradleyandpablo for spying on me from afar (more on that later). thank u @huxley & @beautifuldigital for all ur hard work & expertise. thank u @brandoncreed for being our overlord & leader and to all the team at @atlanticrecords for trusting me & going with it! only fast releases from now on!! finally thank you to @sampringle @kvrowley & of course @huckkwong who i love endlessly. the 3 of you have been isolated with me, woken up to my stresses, panic attacks, hysteria & breakdowns but have still rallied around me and come to my rescue whenever i needed it. i am so proud of us & can’t wait for our 4 person rave tonight. 🤍 love you all, enjoy this album 🤍

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