{"id":2097762,"date":"2025-10-17T14:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2097762"},"modified":"2025-10-17T14:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:11:09","slug":"melanie-c-announces-joyful-new-album-sweat-with-disco-pop-title-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/melanie-c-announces-joyful-new-album-sweat-with-disco-pop-title-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Melanie C announces &#8220;joyful&#8221; new album &#8216;Sweat&#8217; with disco pop title track"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/melanie-c\">Mel C<\/a> has announced plans to release a new album and shared the first taster from the record, \u2018Sweat\u2019. You can find full details below.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"post-content-read-more\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/features\/opinion\/spice-girls-wannabe-at-25-2988871\">Spice Girls\u2019 \u2018Wannabe\u2019 at 25: what we\u2019ve learned from the iconic girl group since<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The disco pop song, which is also the title track for her ninth studio album, samples <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/diana-ross\">Diana Ross<\/a>\u2019s 1982 single \u2018Work That Body\u2019 and channels \u201cvintage workout video energy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSports, raving, finding joy \u2013 these elements are such a huge part of my personality,\u201d the singer said of the track. \u201cWhat works in the club works in the gym \u2013 there\u2019s a real crossover.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can listen to the song below, the video for which will drop at 4pm BST later today (October 17) ahead of a Q&amp;A on her <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melaniecmusic\/\">Instagram<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Sweat\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4Qa8mbZYA24jNGI5vkjob5?go=1&amp;utm_campaign=fAfTD_96_fmly&amp;utm_source=oembed&amp;utm_medium=Original&amp;utm_content=49b7c7ca-6696-402d-a92e-34fa52ddd5c1_none_Melanie+C_101156840_Sweat_Sweat_20251001_https%3A%2F%2Fmailchi.mp%2F_virginmusic-us_US_melaniec.lnk.to%2Fsweatsingle&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d2436e88beb743a1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Melanie C - Sweat (Official)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/blY463GJQjw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve done a lot of soul-searching,\u201d she said of the record, which is set for release on May 1, 2026 via Virgin Music Group and available for pre-order <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/melaniec.lnk.to\/sweat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u201cNow I just want to have some fun and get people dancing again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/spice-girls\">Spice Girls<\/a> singer continued: \u201cThere are so many horrific things going on in the world, when you make pop and dance music, it can seem almost churlish. But music is what gets me through tough moments. I\u2019m really happy I am bringing out a joyful record at a very dark time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She has also announced a one-off concert at O2 Academy Brixton on October 23, 2026. You can purchase tickets from 10am next Friday (October 24) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net\/c\/2862475\/431519\/7559?sharedid=NME&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.co.uk%2Fmelanie-c-tickets%2Fartist%2F712360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Fans who also pre-order the album before the general sale can access a pre-sale <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/melaniec.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The full tracklisting for \u2018Sweat\u2019 is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. \u2018Sweat\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>2. \u2018Drum Machine\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>3. \u2018WCPGW\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>4. \u2018Til\u2019 It Breaks\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>5. \u2018Pressure\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>6. \u2018Emotional Memory\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>7. \u2018Attitude\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>8. \u2018Good For Nothing\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>9. \u2018Undefeated Champion\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>10. \u2018Cashmere\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>11. \u2018Free To Love\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>12. \u2018One Track Mind\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>13. \u2018Flick Of The Wrist\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/victoria-beckham\">Victoria Beckham<\/a>\u00a0recently <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/tempting-victoria-beckham-teases-spice-girls-reunion-as-she-and-david-see-oasis-at-wembley-3895974\">teased a Spice Girls reunion<\/a> after going to see one of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/oasis\">Oasis<\/a>\u2018s recent reunion shows at Wembley.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTempting\u2026\u2026\u201d she wrote in the caption of the reunited Britpop legends, tagging Oasis and David Beckham, along with each of her former bandmates,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/emma-bunton\">Emma Bunton<\/a>,\u00a0Mel C,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/geri-halliwell\">Geri Halliwell<\/a>, and Mel B \u2013 suggesting that Spice Girls could follow in the footsteps of their fellow \u201990s giants and return to the stage.<\/p>\n<p>There have been rumours of a Spice Girls comeback circulating for years now, and while the members have dropped subtle hints about a reunion, a full-blown comeback tour with all five members has yet to materialise.<\/p>\n<p>The group fanned the flames last spring, when they all came together for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/david-beckham-shares-video-of-private-spice-girls-reunion-for-victorias-50th-birthday-celebrations-3745348\">a surprise performance at Victoria Beckham\u2019s 50th birthday party.<\/a> Before then, Mel B hinted that the Spice Girls might return to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/mel-b-teases-spice-girls-2023-glastonbury-reunion-3361573\">perform in the Legends\u2019 slot at Glastonbury <\/a>in 2023. She later <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/mel-c-shares-update-on-spice-girls-glastonbury-2023-rumours-3382314\">shut the rumours down, saying it didn\u2019t work logistically for the group<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Geri Halliwell-Horner has <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/spice-girls-geri-halliwell-comments-on-possible-group-reunion-its-more-respectful-to-come-as-one-3850451\">opened up about the possibility of a comeback too <\/a>and promised that \u201cthere will be something\u201d on the way, while Mel B spoke out again this spring, saying that<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/mel-b-hints-at-a-possible-30th-anniversary-spice-girls-tour-3865098\"> she is \u201calways game\u201d when it comes to a reunion tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Emma Bunton made a nod to the group last Christmas when she dropped <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/spice-girls-emma-bunton-shares-enchanting-new-take-on-2-become-1-3824405\">a festive version of Spice Girls\u2019 \u20182 Become 1\u2019<\/a>, and earlier this year, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/mel-c-on-spice-girls-reunion-come-on-its-time-3834491\">Mel C spoke about the 30th anniversary of \u2018Wannabe\u2019, saying it was \u201ctime\u201d that the five of them got back together.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spice Girls Reunion at London 2012 Olympics | Music Monday\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PArTdhNda7k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Spice Girls went out for a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/victoria-beckham-explains-turned-spice-girls-reunion-2524792\">reunion tour in 2019<\/a>, but the line-up did not include Beckham. The last time they all performed together publicly was at the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/the-spice-girls-18-1257094\">London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012<\/a>. The pop giants first split up in 2000 after six years of chart dominance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('consent', 'revoke');\n  fbq('init', '370979561341328');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.nme.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mel C has announced plans to release a new album and shared the first taster from the record, \u2018Sweat\u2019. 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