Sabrina Carpenter is making waves again with the announcement of her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend, set to drop on August 29.
The album follows the massive success of her Grammy-winning Short n’ Sweet, which received a deluxe edition earlier this year. Staying true to her reputation for bold choices and sharp pop instincts, Sabrina isn’t backing down from controversy – in fact, she’s embracing it.
The Man’s Best Friend album cover has already stirred up plenty of talk online. The artwork shows Sabrina on all fours with a man pulling her hair, which instantly divided fans. Some saw it as provocative for the sake of shock value, while others interpreted it as a smart play on public perception. One fan took to X to defend the cover, pointing out the clever double meaning behind the title. “Man’s Best Friend” is usually used to describe a dog, and the fan argued that Sabrina was satirizing how critics often claim she appeals to the “male gaze.” In that light, the cover is more social commentary than scandal.
The lead single Manchild was released ahead of the album and gave fans a taste of what’s to come. Written with hitmakers Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the track combines biting wit with sunny vibes. Sabrina herself called it “the mental montage to the very confusing and fun young adult years of life.” In a candid Instagram post, she shared that the song came from a spontaneous session – one she now considers “the best random Tuesday of my life.”
“Not only was it so fun to write,” she explained, “but this song became something I can look back on that will score the mental montage to the very confusing and fun young adult years of life.” She described the track as the musical version of “a loving eye roll” and compared it to a road trip anthem – something to scream from a car window with friends. She even gave a cheeky shoutout: “Thank you men for testing me!”
Naturally, fans are speculating who inspired the track. Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan, whom Sabrina has been linked to, is a name that keeps popping up. While she hasn’t confirmed any connections, the lyrics and tone of Manchild suggest she’s channeling real-life frustrations into cathartic pop.
The upcoming Man’s Best Friend project looks to continue Sabrina’s rise as one of pop’s most self-aware voices. Between the bold visuals, playful lyrics, and her unbothered attitude, she’s proving she’s not afraid to push buttons – or make a statement. With Manchild already gaining traction and fans dissecting every clue, August 29 can’t come soon enough.
One thing’s clear: Sabrina Carpenter isn’t just playing the game – she’s flipping the script.
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