Becky Hill releases her first solo single in more than a year 'Side Effects' 🙌
It's a banger!
Last updated 22nd May 2023
Three months after Becky Hill announced she would be releasing solo music this year, with a defiant message, the singer has now released 'Side Effects' which you can hear on Downtown Radio.
Before the release of 'Side Effects' Becky teased fans with a behind-the-scenes video of the music video, and details on how she had full control of the artwork for her new single.
Is there a music video for 'Side Effects'?
Yes, there is a music video for 'Side Effects'! The video features Becky various sets including a nightclub surrounded by dancers, a bed, and on stage surrounded by lights. Take a look at the full video below.
How did Becky Hill announce her new song?
Without revealing the song's name, the 'Crazy What Love Can Do' singer told her fans that she couldn't wait for them to hear her new solo music.
Sharing a couple of mirror selfies, Becky said: 'this is your 4 week warning until i release my new single! the artwork has been shot, the music video is being shot tomorrow & the acoustic is being produced up this week! this is my first solo record in over a year & i can’t wait to have new music out for you all!! FRIDAY 12TH MAY! put it in ya diaries 🪩'. (sic)
Since announcing her new music, fans have been left very excited with one saying: 'feeding us summer anthems 🥹🥹🥹', and another saying: 'I AM READY 🕺🏽🎶❤️'.
Becky is known for some her amazing collabs such as 'Crazy What Love Can Do', with David Guetta and Ella Henderson, and 'History' with Joel Corry, but earlier this year she said she wanted to release more solo music, and not feature on others' songs.
The singer told her fans, in a now deleted post: 'i’m so excited about this year of music! thought i’d share some clips with you, it’s defo more dance led & back to my raver roots. i’ve written these with some of my favourite people & im so proud of what we’ve done. i’m currently writing a bit more, doing vocal productions with @ryanashleymusic & generally jumping around my house blasting this stuff! time to take this sh-t global man, this is the year i’m gonna do it 🌍'. (sic)
This year has already been successful for Becky, who won a BRIT Award for Best Dance Act, for the second year in a row. She is also starring in a new TV show called Project Icon: The UK’s Next Music Star, where she, along with Jason Derulo and his long-term manager Frank Harris, search for the next music star.
What is Becky Hill's new song called?
Becky has now revealed her new song is called 'Side Effects'. The singer took to Instagram to tell her fans: 'Are you feeling the Side Effects? This is your warning. Side Effects is coming May 12th! Here is my trippy artwork by the incredible @samneill.photo & @grahamjoy.studio Pre-save link in the bio…you know what to do 👀 '.
When is Becky Hill's new song released?
Becky's new song was released on 12th May 2023.
You can hear songs by Becky Hill on Downtown Radio.
Take a look through Becky Hill's amazing career:
2012: The Voice
Becky Hill took part in The Voice in 2012, and working with Jessie J she made it to the semi-finals! Although she didn't win the show, this helped start her career and she became the first contestant to get a Number 1 UK single.
2014: Debut single - 'Gecko (Overdrive)'
'Gecko (Overdrive)' was Becky Hill's debut single, which she released with Oliver Heldens in 2014. The song got to Number 1 in the UK Charts and kicked off her incredible career.
2017: ASCAP London Music Awards
Becky Hill got her first ASCAP London Music Award in 2017 for the song 'False Alarm' with Matoma. Her song 'Lose Control', which she released with Meduza, Goodboys and Conor Blake Manning, then won the award for Winning Hot Dance/Electronic Song Award at the 2021 ASCAP London Music Awards!
2019: 'Get To Know' album
'Get To Know' was Becky Hill's debut compilation album, made up of amazing tunes including 'I Could Get Used To This' with Weiss and 'Find A Place' with MNEK. It was released in September 2019.
Also in 2019, Becky teamed up with DJ Sigala to create 'Wish You Well' in 2019 and in 2020 they teamed up again with MNEK to release 'Heaven On My Mind'.
2021: 'Only Honest On The Weekend' album
In 2021, Becky Hill released her debut studio album 'Only Honest On The Weekend', which includes amazing dance floor fillers like 'My Heart Goes (La Di Da)' and 'Heaven On My Mind' with Sigala and has since gone on to be certified Platinum. The record also features 'Remember' with David Guetta, which got to Number 3 in the UK charts and was nominated for Song of the Year at the BRIT Awards.
Also that year, the film adaptation of the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie used Becky Hill's song 'Everything' in the movie soundtrack which also featured hits by Chaka Khan, Todrick Hall and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
2022: Winning her first BRIT Award
After being nominated for two awards, Becky Hill took home the award for Best Dance Act at the 2022 BRIT Awards in February. She gave an emotional speech thanking fans and saying that she was "heart-warmed" by the result.
2022 also saw the release of Becky's songs 'Run' with Galantis, 'Here For You' with Wilkinson - their second collab after 'Afterglow' in 2013, and 'Crazy What Love Can Do' with Ella Henderson and David Guetta. She also performed at the Women's Euro 2022 final on 31st July 2022, where the England team won. Becky performed a medley of her songs including 'Remember' and 'My Heart Goes (La Di Da)'.
2023: Nominated at the BRIT Awards 2023
Becky was nominated for the second year running in the Dance category at the BRIT Awards 2023! The awards ceremony, which took place on 11th February, saw Becky go up against Bonobo, Calvin Harris, Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal and Fred Again... in the category which she won last year. In amazing news for Becky, she won the award!
Becky was clearly emotional about winning her second BRIT Award and said in her acceptance speech: "The biggest thanks of all has to go to my fans who for another year have helped me win a BRIT Award and imposter syndrome kicked straight in when the nominees were announced. I was so scared and when I read all their comments I was so touched, so thank you so much. Thank you!"
Becky also joined Jason Derulo on BBC Three's Project Icon, which saw 10 unsigned artists attempt to make it in the music business. She also took to The Other Stage at Glastonbury in 2023, and announced her first arena tour.
2024: Second album 'Believe Me Now?'
Becky Hill released her second album 'Believe Me Now?' on 31st May 2024. It features 15 songs, including her hits 'Disconnect', 'Side Effects' and 'Outside of Love'. The album went to Number 3 in the chart and has since been certified Gold in the UK.
2025: Becky nominated for Dance Act at the BRITs
In January 2025, Becky was announced as one of the nominees in the BRIT Awards 2025 with Mastercard. She was up against Charli XCX, Chase & Status, Fred again.. and Nia Archives in the Dance Act promoted by KISS category. Charli XCX was announced as the winner at The BRIT Awards ceremony on 1st March.
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