Rare is the third studio album by American singer Selena Gomez, released on January 10, 2020, by Interscope Records. As the executive producer, Gomez worked with a variety of producers, including Ian Kirkpatrick, Mike Dean, Jason Evigan, Finneas, Mattman & Robin, Sir Nolan, The Monsters & Strangerz and David Pramik. Gomez stated that the album is her “diary from the past few years”. Rare is a midtempo pop and dance-pop record, with influences from electronic, latin pop and R&B. Lyrically, it deals with themes such as self-love, self-acceptance, self-worth and self empowerment. Rare also features guest vocals from rappers 6lack and Kid Cudi.
The album was promoted by two singles prior to its release: The lead single “Lose You to Love Me”, released on October 23, 2019, topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became Gomez’s first number-one single in the United States, and “Look at Her Now”, which was released a day later, peaked at number 27 on the chart. Coinciding with the album release, the title track was made the third single, peaking at number 30 on the Hot 100. Rare was marketed as “#SG2”, signifying Gomez’s second album with Interscope. The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its production and cohesiveness, with many deeming it Gomez’s best album to date;
Debuting atop the Billboard 200, Rare gave Gomez her third consecutive number-one album in the US. It was the first number-one album by a female artist in the 2020s. It arrived at number one in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, and Scotland; reaching the top three in countries including Germany, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The Target-exclusive edition of Rare additionally includes five of Gomez’s standalone singles released in 2017-2018: “Bad Liar”, “Fetish” featuring Gucci Mane, “It Ain’t Me” with Kygo, “Back to You”, and “Wolves” with Marshmello. On February 21, 2020, Rare’s vinyl edition was released with “Feel Me” as a bonus track. A deluxe edition of Rare, with three new tracks including the third single “Boyfriend”, was released on April 9, 2020.
1. “Boyfriend” 2:41
2. “Lose You to Love Me” 3:26
3. “Rare” 3:40
4. “Souvenir” 2:41
5. “Look at Her Now” 2:42
6. “She” 2:52
7. “Crowded Room” (featuring 6lack) 3:06
8. “Vulnerable” 3:12
9. “Dance Again” 2:50
10. “Ring” 2:28
11. “A Sweeter Place” (featuring Kid Cudi) 4:23
12. “People You Know” 3:14
13. “Cut You Off” 3:02
14. “Let Me Get Me” 3:09
15. “Kinda Crazy” 3:32
16. “Fun” 3:09
17. “Feel Me” 3:46