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Guilty Pleasure
Siwa driving her Guilty Pleasure vehicle in Beverly Hills, California
EP by
JoJo Siwa
ReleasedJuly 12, 2024 (2024-07-12)
Genre
Length12:44
LabelColumbia
JoJo Siwa chronology
The J Team (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
(2021) 		Guilty Pleasure
(2024)
Singles from Guilty Pleasure
  1. "Karma"
    Released: April 5, 2024
  2. "Guilty Pleasure"
    Released: July 12, 2024

Guilty Pleasure is the fourth extended play (EP) by American singer JoJo Siwa, released on July 12, 2024, via Columbia Records. It is her first EP following her Nickelodeon departure. The project consists of five songs and was preceded by the release of the lead single, "Karma". The title track was released as the EP's second single coinciding with its release. The EP has received mixed to negative reviews from critics and fans, who criticised the production, lack of artistic direction, songwriting and Siwa’s vocal performance.[1]

Background and release

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In a post to her Instagram on June 30, Siwa revealed that she would release her debut EP, titled Guilty Pleasure, on July 12 via Columbia Records. The caption read:[2]

Get the f*** ready. Guilty Pleasure (Song & Official Music Video) coming in 13 days, That's not it ... There's actually 5 songs coming your way in 13 days. Guilty Pleasure my debut EP is available everywhere July 12th!!! The countdown is on.

Composition and lyrics

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The album is predominantly dance-pop, EDM, and electropop, evoking nostalgic sounds from 2012.[3][4][5][6]

Artwork

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The artwork shows the singer in a high ponytail, wearing wraparound shades and jewels down the center of her face.[2]

Controversy

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Fans of the rock band Tool heavily criticized Siwa and accused her of stealing the band's "wrench design" for her own merch for the EP.[7][8]

Track listing

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The EP contains five tracks.[9][10]

Guilty Pleasure track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Guilty Pleasure"
2:35
2."Balance Baby"
The Futuristics2:21
3."Yesterday's Tomorrow's Today"
Rock Mafia2:32
4."Choose Ur Fighter"
Thomas2:09
5."Karma"
Rock Mafia3:07
Total length:12:44

Release history

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Release history and formats for Guilty Pleasure
Region Date Label Format
Various July 12, 2024 Columbia

References

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  1. ^ "JoJo Siwa Announces Debut EP And New Single Guilty Pleasure; Details Inside". Pinkvilla. June 30, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Daw, Stephen (July 1, 2024). "JoJo Siwa Needs You to 'Get the F–k Ready' for Her Debut EP Guilty Pleasure". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Cohen, Danielle (July 12, 2024). "A Close Read of Jojo Siwa's "Guilty Pleasure" Music Video". The Cut. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Guzman, Ivan (April 5, 2024). "JoJo Siwa Is Here To Make History". Paper. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  5. ^ Dailey, Hannah (April 5, 2024). "JoJo Siwa Unleashes 'Bad Girl' Rocker Persona in Wild Yacht Party 'Karma' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "JoJo Siwa Finds 'Guilty Pleasure' In Doing the Most - But Why?". Beat. July 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Tool Fans Are Outraged Over JoJo Siwa's New Merch". Stereogum. July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  8. ^ "JoJo Siwa Appears to Lift Tool's Wrench Design for New Merch". July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Get the f*** ready. Guilty Pleasure (Song & Official Music Video) coming in 13 days, That's not it ... There's actually 5 songs coming your way in 13 days. Guilty Pleasure my debut EP is available everywhere July 12th!!! The countdown is on". Retrieved July 1, 2024 – via Instagram.
  10. ^ "Guilty Pleasure by JoJo Siwa". Genius. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
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