That's Showbiz Baby

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That's Showbiz Baby
Jade - That's Showbiz Baby (album cover).png
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Studio album by
Jade
Released12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)
Label RCA
Producer
Singles from That's Showbiz Baby
  1. "Angel of My Dreams"
    Released: 19 July 2024
  2. "Fantasy"
    Released: 18 October 2024
  3. "FUFN (Fuck You for Now)"
    Released: 14 March 2025
  4. "Plastic Box"
    Released: 20 June 2025

That's Showbiz Baby is the upcoming debut solo studio album by the English singer Jade. It is set to be released on 12 September 2025 by RCA Records. It is supported by the release of the singles "Angel of My Dreams", "Fantasy", "FUFN (Fuck You for Now)", and "Plastic Box". To promote the album, she will embark on a tour of the same name in October 2025.

Contents

Background

In 2008 and 2010, Jade auditioned for the fifth and seventh series of The X Factor . [1] During the eighth series in 2011, she auditioned again; during the Bootcamp stage, Jade—who had been performing with a group named Orion—was placed into Little Mix [a] which was formed by the judges. [3] The group continued to progress through the competition and was named as winners during the finale on 11 December 2011. [4] During their time as a group, they sold over 75 million records worldwide, [5] earned six UK platinum-certified albums, [6] and had five UK number one singles. [7] In December 2021, the group announced that following the completion of the Confetti Tour in 2022, they would take a hiatus to pursue solo endeavours. [8]

In March 2022, Sony Music UK announced Jade had signed with RCA Records for her solo career; [9] she also signed with management company Full Stop for representation. [10] [11] Musically, the album is inspired by the sounds from her childhood; with artists and bands including Spice Girls, Madonna, Scooter, Diana Ross, and Cascada. [12]

Writing and recording sessions

London-based DJ Jodie Harsh revealed she was in the studio with Jade in July 2022, but, was unsure if the material—described at the time as "kind of half-finished stuff"—would appear on the singer's solo album. [13] The following month, Jax Jones revealed he had collaborated with Jade, stating: "We finished off the thing that we worked on. I think, for her, it's all about timing. When she's ready she's going to unleash." [14] Sessions with Jones were first reported in December 2021, when it was believed their collaboration would launch Jade's solo career. [15] [16] [17]

By 2023, Jade was reported seen working with Lostboy and Tove Lo were reported on. [18] [19] Other contributors included Raye and Jade's longterm boyfriend, Jordan Stephens, the latter of whom she co-wrote a song with after she had a dream about him cheating. [20]

Composition

"Glitch" sees Jade experimenting with "futuristic R&B", while the lyrics explore her insecurities. With "Unconditional" explores the ambitions of the album itself, as well as her mother's battle with various illnesses, including lupus. [21] [22]

Promotion and release

Singles and promotional singles

The lead single, "Angel of My Dreams", was released on 19 July 2024. [23] Commercially, the song debuted at number seven on the UK Singles Chart [24] and achieved gold certification by the British Phonographic Industry. [25] "Midnight Cowboy" was released as a promotional single in September 2024, [26] followed by the second single, "Fantasy" the following month. [27] A second promotional single, "It Girl", was released in January 2025, [28] with the album's third single, "FUFN (Fuck You for Now)", following two months later. [29] "Plastic Box" was released as the album's fourth single on 20 June 2025. [30] [31]

Live performances and tour

In connection to the album's announcement on 14 May 2025, [32] [33] [34] Jade revealed a concert tour of the same name, with dates in the United Kingdom and Ireland, commencing on 8 October 2025. [35] [36] [37] She performed at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on 25 May 2025, [38] where she debuted the then-unreleased "Plastic Box". [39] One-week later, Jade performed at the 2025 edition of Mighty Hoopla. [40] [41] She opened Capital's Summertime Ball on 15 June 2025. [42]

On 28 June, Jade performed at Glastonbury Festival 2025, where she debuted "Gossip" and performed it with Australian band Confidence Man. LADbible Group noted outrage for her use of the word "cunt" in the song, despite BBC issuing a warning ahead of the set. [43] Additionally, during her performance of "FUFN (Fuck You for Now)", with the press noted her calling out of social issues, such as the justifying of genocide, the right-wing populist political party Reform UK, and transphobia. [44]

Track listing

Track listing adapted from Apple Music, [45] and credits adapted from Tidal. [46]

That's Showbiz Baby track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Angel of My Dreams"
Sabath3:17
2."It Girl"
2:33
3."FUFN (Fuck You for Now)"
  • Hamelin
  • Lostboy
  • Aryay [c]
  • Jenna Felsenthal [v]
3:35
4."Plastic Box"
3:21
5."Midnight Cowboy"
  • Thirlwall
  • Jonah Christian
  • Keen
  • Stephen Mykal
  • Christian
  • Mykal
3:32
6."Fantasy"
  • Floyd Dyce
  • Thirlwall
  • Sabath
  • Bowman
Sabath3:36
7."Unconditional"   
8."Self Saboteur"   
9."Lip Service"   
10."Headache"   
11."Natural at Disaster"   
12."Glitch"   
13."Before You Break My Heart"   
14."Silent Disco"   

Notes

Release history

That's Showbiz Baby release history
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
Various12 September 2025 RCA [45] [47]

Notes

  1. ↑ Little Mix were originally formed as Rhythmix; the name was changed following a trademark dispute with Rhythmix. [2]

References

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