Espresso (song)

"Espresso" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet (2024). Island Records released it on April 11, 2024, as the album's lead single. It was written by Carpenter herself along with Amy Allen, Steph Jones, and its producer Julian Bunetta. A combination of pop, funk, and dance with other subgenres, the song contains lyrics about self-confidence. "Espresso" received acclaim from music critics for its songwriting and catchiness. It became a commercial success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Carpenter's first top five single on the chart, and spending a total of 65 weeks charting. Outside of the United States, "Espresso" topped the charts in more than 20 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Ireland, Norway, and the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten in at least 20 other nations. It also earned Carpenter her first number-one single on the Billboard Global 200. It is certified Platinum or higher in fourteen countries, including Diamond in France. Dave Meyers directed the accompanying music video for "Espresso". To support the song's release, Carpenter performed it at Coachella 2024. She also sang the song in televised performances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, and at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards and the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. She included it as the encore on the set list to her fifth concert tour, the Short n' Sweet Tour (2024–2025). It received the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year, marking Carpenter's first VMA win. At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, "Espresso" received nominations for Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Remixed Recording, winning the latter two awards.