BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ and Bruno Mars have just dropped their collaboration track, “APT.”
Co-written by Amy Allen (Sabrina Carpenter), Omar Fedi (SZA, KATSEYE, Lil Nas X, LE SSERAFIM), and others alongside ROSÉ & Mars themselves, the resulting “APT” is undoubtedly a hit-in-the-making. With its catchy chorus and undeniable hook, this excellent collaboration track marks a welcome entry to both artists’ illustrious discographies.
“APT” was produced by Mars, Fedi, Cirkut, and Roget Chahayed, and also serves as the first single off of ROSÉ’s highly anticipated debut album, rosie. The album is scheduled to drop in its entirety on December 6, 2024, with the BLACKPINK member stating, “I have poured my blood and tears into this album. I cannot wait for you to listen to this little journal of mine,” as part of its announcement.
To accompany the release of the single, an official music video was also released online. Check out the full music video below:
The track itself was first teased after the K-pop idol shared a polaroid photograph of her and Mars to her Instagram account, cheekily captioning it, “the night I taught Bruno how to play a Korean drinking game.” The post itself caught Mars’ attention, leading him to comment, “So much fun! Remember when you tried to kiss me? That was weird. Other than that, sick pic!” — with the “Gone” hitmaker cheekily responding in a now-deleted comment: “I’m gonna kill u. take that back or I’m not releasing the song Bruno,” together with a rolled eyes emoji.
Mars himself also posted a black-and-white photo with ROSÉ, humorously detailing his experience with the drinking game. “I was hanging on for dear life,” he wrote, revealing he got a bit “saucy” during the game. He added, “Soon after, she tried to kiss me, and I was like, ‘Woah Rosie! What part of the game is this?’ She shot back, ‘I ain’t playin’ games with you anymore, lil boy! Big Rosie bout that BIDNESS!’ Shaken, I replied, ‘Stop Rosie, I’m scared!’ But other than that, super chill night.”
In other BLACKPINK news, fellow member JENNIE just recently released her latest solo single “Mantra,” marking her first release under ODDATELIER and Columbia Records. LISA also shared her latest track, “Moonlit Floor,” two weeks back, which follows after the smashing set of releases: “New Woman” featuring Rosaliá and “ROCKSTAR.”
As we anticipate the release of ROSÉ’s debut album rosie, listen to her and Bruno Mars’ collaboration single “APT” below: