Becky Hill opens up about her confidence as she drops her second album 'Believe Me Now?'
She wanted to 'change up' the artwork
Last updated 31st May 2024
Over the last 12 months, Becky Hill has been releasing songs such as 'Side Effects', 'Never Be Alone', 'Outside of Love' and her latest tune with Self Esteem 'True Colours'. She's also been working hard on her second album, which is now out, released on 31st May.
The singer, who has had hits such as 'Crazy What Love Can Do' with David Guetta and Ella Henderson, 'History' with Joel Corry and 'Run' with Galantis, released her first album 'Only Honest On The Weekend' after nine years in the music business, back in 2021. Thankfully we haven't had to wait another nine years!
The day before the album's release, the singer shared a video, where she opened up about her confidence and why she wanted to 'change up' the artwork, using a photo of herself, rather than something illustrative.
The 'Wish You Well' singer explained: "I've made a conscious decision this year to change the artwork. I've been doing a lot of illustrative stuff, and I guess that comes again with the confidence thing.
"Like I wasn't really that confident to have my picture on the front of something, to be front and centre on stuff, and this was the first year that I was like 'you know what? Let's change it up', and it was actually Sam Neill (photographer/creative director). God I love this Renaissance stuff, and we just ran with it. I feel like it really worked out, big time."
Becky went on to describe how they did the photo shoot for the album cover, and how this is the artist she was 'always meant to be'.
How did Becky Hill announce the release date?
Taking to social media earlier this year, Becky revealed the name and release date writing: 'BELIEVE ME NOW?
'my second album COMING OUT MAY 31st!!! it’s been a true joy making this body of work, going back to my dance music roots, telling my stories & finally feeling the confidence i never knew i had. i’m very proud of it & im so thankful i got to make it 🤍'. (sic)
Along with sharing the album artwork, Becky also shared some behind the scenes pics and videos of the photo shoot for the album. Fans and other artists were very excited. MNEK wrote: 'well YES', with Ella Eyre commenting: 'majorrrr'. (sic) One fan wrote: 'I AM SCREAMING GOING TO ORDER NOW'. (sic)
What songs are on Becky's second album?
Before the album's release, Becky announced the tracklist for her second album, including several collabs. Take a look at the full tracklist below.
- 'True Colours' with Self Esteem
- 'Darkest Hour'
- 'Outside of Love'
- 'Never Be Alone' with Sonny Fodera
- 'Multiply'
- 'Swim'
- 'Man of My Dreams'
- 'Linger'
- 'Lonely Again'
- 'Side Effects' with Lewis Thompson
- 'Back Around'
- 'Keep Holding On'
- 'One Track Mind' with Rileasa
- 'Disconnect' with Chase & Status
- 'Right Here'
How to get your name in Becky Hill's new album
In December 2023, Becky invited her UK fans to get involved with her second album, by submitting their names to be included on the CD version of the album. The singer told her fans: 'Getting locked & loaded 🔐
'next album is sooo close to being finished! but before I deliver everything, I want to give the day ones a shot at being part of the finished product. so…for a very limited time only, UK fans can pre-order my new album and have their names included in the CD booklet!
'I’m only doing this once & there’s a limited number so get in whilst you can! ❤️' (sic)
The closing date for this has now passed.
What has Becky said about her second album?
In November 2023, Becky took to social media to share some more photos and videos in preparation for her new album, telling her fans: 'it’s squirrel season 🐿️ & i’ve been busy squirrelling away a new album, new artwork & a new live creative for you guys next year! i cant tell you much but i can tell you it’s all coming together very nicely, i can’t wait to show you everything!!'. (sic)
The post included a video from a photo shoot as well as some pop up gigs, where Becky can be seen dancing to The Human League's 'Don’t You Want Me'.
Becky previously opened up about what her second album will include, speaking to BANG Showbiz back in 2021, she said: "I’m going to start writing again and experimenting with new sounds and new phase of music for me, I'm very excited about that."
She went on to reveal: "I have a love for dance music and always have done since I was a child. I would love to experiment with more instruments, namely live instrumentation in dance music so you can get that live stage feel while being on the dance floor.
"I’ll definitely be upping the budget on album two and making sure there’s lots of live instruments on there, I think it could really be a breath of fresh air for dance pop music."
In an interview with Sam Thompson for Hits UK, Becky also opened up about her upcoming album saying: "It's back to my roots really. There's lots of proper club records on there which I'm really excited about. I've been back in writing more drum and bass as well. I actually think I've written one of the best drum and bass records since I've written 'Afterglow', which I'm really excited about.
"I wrote it with Chase & Status as well, so that's really exciting! There should be new music out quite a lot this year! I just want to see how this next year goes, you know, I've got to go out to America and try and break America, and I've got to really plant my feet."
What is Becky Hill's second album called?
Becky's album is called 'Believe Me Now?'.
When is Becky Hill's second album out?
Becky's second album is out now, it was released on 31st May 2024.
You can hear songs by Becky Hill on Northsound 1.
Take a look through Becky Hill's 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.
2019: 'Wish You Well' with Sigala
Becky Hill has teamed up with several big names in music to create some incredible dance tracks. She worked 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: 'Everything' features in Everybody's Talking About Jamie
The film adaption of the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie used Becky Hill's song 'Everything' in the movie soundtrack. The film came out in 2021 and also included songs from Chaka Khan, Todrick Hall and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
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.
The album has since gone on to be certified Platinum.
2021: 'Remember' with David Guetta
David Guetta and Becky Hill's incredible dance track 'Remember' came out in 2021 and as well as getting to Number 3 in the Charts, it was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2022 BRIT Awards.
2021: KISS Haunted House Party
In 2021 Becky Hill performed at the KISS Haunted House Party, where she sang her epic tracks 'Heaven On My Mind', 'My Heart Goes' and 'Remember'.
2021: Hits Live
In November 2021, Becky Hill took to the stage at Hits Live Liverpool and Hits Live Birmingham to perform some of her biggest songs.
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: 'Run' with Galantis
Becky Hill released her song 'Run' with Swedish duo Galantis in February 2022 along with a gorgeous music video filmed in Cape Town. She worked with MNEK to write the song and said: "This next phase of my artistry is an extension of me fully coming out as a popstar, but this time with a BRIT Award in hand!"
2022: 'Here For You' with Wilkinson
Dance DJ Wilkinson and Becky Hill teamed up to created 'Afterglow' in 2013, and got together again to release another amazing dance hit 'Here For You' in March 2022. The incredible track features on Wilkinson's album 'Cognition'.
2022: David Guetta's 'Crazy What Love Can Do' mini movie
In April 2022, Becky Hill appeared alongside Ella Henderson in David Guetta's 'Crazy What Love Can Do' mini movie as their collab was released. 12 days after the song and lyric video were released, the French DJ premiered the 'David Guetta Production' on Facebook.
Becky and Ella play two friends who decide to give up their mundane jobs, pack their bags, throw their suitcases in the back of a convertible and head on an adventure. The pair take off into the desert on a 'journey of a lifetime', with the singers described as 'pushed to their limits'.
2022: Becky Hill performs at the Women's Euro 2022 final
Becky Hill 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)'.
2022: Summer festival performances
She played a number of shows across the UK in 2022 including South Facing Festival and Creamfields in August, performing her amazing music.
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, and saw Becky go up against Bonobo, Calvin Harris, Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal and Fred Again... in the category which she won last year.
2023: Becky Hill wins second BRIT Award
Not only did Becky Hill perform at The BRIT Awards 2023 with Ella Henderson, David Guetta and Sam Ryder, but she also won Best British Dance Act Award supported by KISS FM!
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!"
2023: Becky Hill joins Project Icon
Becky joined Jason Derulo, and US music mogul Frank Harris on a new BBC Three show called Project Icon. The series sees the trio meet 10 unsigned artists as they attempt to make it in the music business.
2023: Becky Hill's second album
Becky Hill has revealed her second album will be released in 2024. She has yet to confirm the exact date, or what it's called.
2023: Becky performs at Glastonbury
In June 2023, Becky performed at the iconic Glastonbury Festival as she took to the Other Stage to wow the crowd with an incredible set.
2023: Becky Hill announces her first arena tour
In October 2023, Becky Hill announced her first arena tour will take place in October 2024. The singer will perform nine dates in the UK, and tickets are on sale now.
2024: Becky Hill releases her second album 'Believe Me Now?'
Becky Hill has now released her second album called 'Believe Me Now?'. It was released on 31st May 2024 and features 15 songs, including her his 'Disconnect', 'Side Effects' and 'Outside of Love'.
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