Are we any closer to Pretty Bitch Music, the debut album that Saweetie’s been teasing for literal years? Who’s to say? But we are closer to a new Saweetie song today. The rapper released “Closer,†her first song of 2022 and a collaboration with singer-songwriter H.E.R. It’s a confident singles anthem for Valentine’s Day complete with a video of the duo living their luxe single life. “I wanna fall in love for the weekend,†Saweetie opens the first verse, going on to fantasize about ordering room service with one of her three weekend boyfriends. And don’t we all wanna fall in love for this weekend? Over a bouncy ’80s-inspired beat, her bars pair with H.E.R.’s wispy chorus. “Pull me closer,†she sings. “It’s the freak in me, I wanna show you.†Let this track soundtrack your (not-so-)lonely night — and cross those fingers that Pretty Bitch Music isn’t far behind.
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