The Penthouse (album)

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The Penthouse
The Penthouse by Michael Medrano.jpg
Studio album by
Michael Medrano
ReleasedJanuary 31, 2025 (2025-01-31)
Length29:30
Label Self-released
Producer
  • Mads Mason
  • Michael Medrano
  • Gregory Dillon
  • Husky&Pug
  • Jack Laboz
  • Jon Santana
Michael Medrano chronology
LoveSexDrugs
(2020)		The Penthouse
(2025)
Singles from The Penthouse
  1. "Karma"
    Released: 13 October 2023
  2. "Pornstar ☆"
    Released: 9 February 2024
  3. "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"
    Released: 12 April 2024
  4. "Tom Hardy"
    Released: 28 June 2024
  5. "Hollywood"
    Released: 13 December 2024

The Penthouse (stylised in all caps) is the second studio album, and second full-length project by American singer-songwriter Michael Medrano. [1] It was released on January 31, 2025 independently, via Medrano's own record label. [2] [3]

Contents

The album was executive produced by Mads Mason, and includes additional production by Medrano, Gregory Dillon, Jon Santana, Jack Laboz, and Husky&Pug. It also includes a collaboration with American singer-songwriter That Kid. It marks Medrano first full-length release since his debut studio album "LoveSexDrugs" in 2020.

Background

In a post on his Instagram account featuring the official album artwork, Medrano said of the project: [4]

"i want to thank everyone who got me here from my closest friends to the farthest away fans across the world; i have never felt so close to all of you. this has been a transformative body of work for me and i’ve had nothing but fun making it — now i want to give that experience back to you. this time around, i did it my way. no people pleasing, no chasing, just me, a drink in my hand, and an album full of dirrty fun. i have a lottttt more up my sleeve, just you wait and see 😮‍💨 “tout est ici dans le penthouse” ★"

—  Michael Medrano, on the releasing of The Penthouse [5]

Promotion

To promote the album, Medrano release two special customized editions with an exclusive demo on each edition. [6] [7] [8]

Singles

The album lead single "Karma" was released on October 13, 2023. [9] A music video directed by Robbie Joseph was released on October 27. [10]

The second single "Pornstar ☆" was released alongside its music video, on February 9, 2024. [11] [12] An uncensored version explicit pornography scenes was released on his X account. [13] The album third single "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" was released on April 12, 2024, [14] alongside its music video. [15] [16]

The fourth single, named after the English actor and model, "Tom Hardy", was released on June 28, 2024. [17] [18] A music video was released on July 3. [19]

The album fifth single "Hollywood" a cover of the 2003 single by Madonna, was released on December 13, 2024 alongside the album pre-order. [20] [21]

The album sixth single "Casino", a remix of That Kid song, was released on January 24, 2025, just days before the album release. [22]

Track listing

The Penthouse track listing
No.TitleLyricsProducer(s)Length
1."Martini (Shots)" Michael Medrano Mads Mason2:25
2."The Penthouse"MedranoMason2:26
3."Tom Hardy"
  • Medrano
  • Mason
Mason2:18
4."Instant Classic"Medrano
2:22
5."Pornstar ☆"
  • Medrano
  • Mason
  • Medrano
  • Mason
3:18
6."Hollywood"
Mason3:10
7."Casino (Michael Medrano Remix)" (with That Kid)
  • Mason
  • Jon Santana
  • Jack Laboz
2:32
8."Michelangelo"MedranoMason2:40
9."Sylvia"
  • Medrano
  • Gregory Dillon
  • Eden Hunter
Gregory Dillon3:09
10."Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"
  • Medrano
  • Mason
  • Victoria Alkin
  • Louice Lindberg
  • Mason
  • Husky&Pug
3:12
11."Karma"
  • Medrano
  • Mason
  • Medrano
  • Mason
3:18
Total length:29:30

Personnel

Credits on Apple Music: [2]

Musicians

Artwork [23]

Release history

Release dates and formats for "The Penthouse"
RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
Various31 January 2025Standard Edition
  • Michael Medrano Records
 [24] [6]
Customized CDInstant Classic Edition [7]
Martini Edition [8]

References

  1. ↑ Gotto, Connor (2025-01-09). "Michael Medrano announces new album THE PENTHOUSE". RETROPOP. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  2. 1 2 THE PENTHOUSE by Michael Medrano on Apple Music, 2025-01-31, retrieved 2025-01-30
  3. ↑ "This week: Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Grammys on TV; The Weeknd drops new album". www.yahoo.com. 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  4. ↑ Gotto, Connor (2025-01-09). "Michael Medrano announces new album THE PENTHOUSE". RETROPOP. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  5. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DEYBONsyoet/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
  6. 1 2 "Home". Michael Medrano Store. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  7. 1 2 "THE PENTHOUSE (instant classic edition) - CUSTOMIZED CD". Michael Medrano Store. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  8. 1 2 "THE PENTHOUSE (martini edition) - CUSTOMIZED CD". Michael Medrano Store. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  9. ↑ Karma - Single by Michael Medrano on Apple Music, 2023-10-13, retrieved 2025-01-30
  10. ↑ Michael Medrano (2023-10-26). KARMA - MICHAEL MEDRANO (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) . Retrieved 2025-01-31– via YouTube.
  11. ↑ Pornstar ☆ - Single by Michael Medrano on Apple Music, 2024-02-09, retrieved 2025-01-30
  12. ↑ Michael Medrano (2024-02-08). PORNSTAR ☆ - Michael Medrano . Retrieved 2025-01-31– via YouTube.
  13. ↑ @stachipapi, Michael Medrano (9 February 2024). "Pornstar ☆ (uncensored version)". X (formerly known as Twitter).
  14. ↑ Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Single by Michael Medrano on Apple Music, 2024-04-12, retrieved 2025-01-30
  15. ↑ Gotto, Connor (2024-04-13). "Michael Medrano releases new single Kiss Kiss Bang Bang". RETROPOP. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  16. ↑ Michael Medrano (2024-04-12). KISS KISS BANG BANG - Michael Medrano . Retrieved 2025-01-31– via YouTube.
  17. ↑ TOM HARDY - Single by Michael Medrano on Apple Music, 2024-06-28, retrieved 2025-01-30
  18. ↑ Gotto, Connor (2024-07-03). "Michael Medrano is back with latest single Tom Hardy". RETROPOP. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
  19. ↑ Michael Medrano (2024-07-02). TOM HARDY - Michael Medrano . Retrieved 2025-01-31– via YouTube.
  20. ↑ H O L L Y W O O D - Single by Michael Medrano on Apple Music, 2024-12-13, retrieved 2025-01-30
  21. ↑ Medrano, Michael, Upcoming album · THE PENTHOUSE - Pre-Order, Spotify, retrieved 2025-01-30
  22. ↑ Casino (Michael Medrano Remix) - Single by That Kid on Apple Music, 2025-01-24, retrieved 2025-01-30
  23. ↑ @stachipapi, Michael Medrano (3 January 2025). "@stachipapi: THE PENTHOUSE ★ 1.31.25 ★ PRE-SAVE ON @spotify + 🇺🇸 CD PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW... shot by @robbiejoseph creative with @isaaceluna executive produced with @masonmads bts footage @wwzstudio additional prod..." Instagram. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
  24. ↑ THE PENTHOUSE by Michael Medrano on Apple Music, 2025-01-31, retrieved 2025-01-30
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