Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has announced her highly anticipated seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, set for release on August 29, 2025. The announcement, made via her social media accounts, comes fresh off the success of her breakout hit single “Manchild,” which is already dominating music charts worldwide.
The album’s first single, “Manchild,” blends playful country-pop with biting, tongue-in-cheek lyrics targeting emotionally immature partners. Co-written and produced with Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the track has topped the Billboard Hot 100, Spotify’s U.S. and Global charts, and claimed the No. 1 spot in the UK and Ireland.
This marks a reunion between Carpenter and Antonoff, who also worked on her Grammy-winning album Short n’ Sweet. Carpenter describes Man’s Best Friend as a continuation of her cheeky, emotionally candid storytelling—this time with even more confidence and edge.
Album Artwork Sparks Conversation
The album cover has stirred significant debate. It features Sabrina on all fours in a black mini dress, with a suited hand tugging her ponytail—an image some critics argue plays into harmful stereotypes. Organizations like Glasgow Women’s Aid voiced concern, calling it “regressive” and potentially triggering.
However, fans and defenders of the artwork argue that it’s an intentionally provocative, satirical take on power dynamics and female autonomy. Carpenter herself has yet to issue a public statement addressing the controversy directly.
Visuals & Upcoming Promotions
The music video for “Manchild” is a campy Western-inspired road trip, filled with comedic encounters and symbolic jabs at exes. Carpenter debuted the song at Primavera Sound, and she’s slated for major summer festival appearances as part of the album’s promotional run.
Man’s Best Friend signals a bold new chapter for Sabrina Carpenter—combining razor-sharp wit, high-gloss pop production, and daring visual storytelling. With momentum from her chart-topping single and a headline-grabbing rollout, the album is set to be one of the year’s most talked-about pop releases.
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