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DJ Snake, Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion, LISA of BLACKPINK "SG"
Courtesy PhotoDJ Snake's new single "SG" -- short for "sexy girl" -- arrived alongside a music video on Friday (Oct. 22), and all its international featured acts are along for the ride: Ozuna, Lisa of BLACKPINK and Megan Thee Stallion.
Following early leaks this week, DJ Snake released the anticipated track with a new video from director Colin Tilley. The song mixes both Spanish and English lyrics and is driven by heavy bass production.
The tropical-themed music video incorporates all its collaborators, both alone and together, against bright summer visuals and on top of yachts, pools and the puddles of water that Megan Thee Stallion is splashing around in.
Watch the music video for "SG" below.
"SG" marks Lisa's first solo international collaboration. While BLACKPINK and Megan Thee Stallion fans begged the girls for behind-the-scenes selfies, the requests were quickly put to rest as they started to put together that LISA wasn't on set and had to be green-screened in.
Both stars did share individual behind-the-scenes shots on Instagram though, with a sparkly Lisa posing in front of a moon prop with the caption, "YOU KNOW I DON'T PLAY." Megan also shared a series of photos from her scenes where her verse -- "Thick thighs, brown eyes, pretty brown skin" -- is on display. The last slide on her post is a playful shot of her alongside DJ Snake and Ozuna.
Zara Larsson has indicated that she may have cancelled her December 3 appearance at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The singer initially confirmed that she would not attend, before removing the comment and sharing a more detailed explanation of why the performance no longer feels right for her.
The Swedish star was scheduled to take the stage at Etihad Live on Yas Island during the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Zara and Lewis Capaldi were due to launch the weekend’s entertainment. However, supporters encouraged her to reconsider the booking because of concerns surrounding the United Arab Emirates’ reported connections to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary organisation accused of committing atrocities during the nation’s civil conflict.
A fan commented: “Please read about what UAE is doing to Sudan then cancel your Abu Dhabi show!” Zara responded: “I will not be going to Abu Dhabi.” Fans later realised that both comments had been removed.
She then shared that she had been considering what it means for her, as an artist, to perform in particular countries.
The Midnight Sun singer explained: “I think about that a lot in my life as an artist… I wanna perform and spread joy and music for people in every country, because no single person is their government.
“I’ve met so many wonderful people from every corner of the world and I know this to be true in my heart. I love people, and I love my fans soooo much.”
Zara acknowledged that her original comment “maybe came off as an impulsive response,” but explained that she had given the booking serious thought. She now believes withdrawing is the decision that “aligns with me the most right now, for many different personal reasons beyond politics.”
She continued: “Maybe I’ll delete both comments and do a better statement soon. I hope to sing with you in the beautiful future!”
