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 Northsound 1.
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 Northsound 1.
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.
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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