Guilty Pleasure (EP) explained

Guilty Pleasure is the fourth extended play (EP) by American singer JoJo Siwa, released on July 12, 2024, via Columbia Records. It is her first EP following her Nickelodeon departure. The project consists of five songs and was preceded by the release of the lead single, "Karma". The title track was released as the EP's second single coinciding with its release. The EP has received mixed to negative reviews from critics and fans, who criticised the production, lack of artistic direction, songwriting and Siwa’s vocal performance.^[1]

Background and release

In a post to her Instagram on June 30, Siwa revealed that she would release her debut EP, titled Guilty Pleasure, on July 12 via Columbia Records. The caption read:^[2]

Get the f*** ready. Guilty Pleasure (Song & Official Music Video) coming in 13 days, That's not it ... There's actually 5 songs coming your way in 13 days. Guilty Pleasure my debut EP is available everywhere July 12th!!! The countdown is on.

Composition and lyrics

The album is predominantly dance-pop, EDM, and electropop, evoking nostalgic sounds from 2012.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

Artwork

The artwork shows the singer in a high ponytail, wearing wraparound shades and jewels down the center of her face.

Controversy

Fans of the rock band Tool heavily criticized Siwa and accused her of stealing the band's "wrench design" for her own merch for the EP.^{[7] [8]}

Track listing

The EP contains five tracks.^{[9] [10]}

Release history

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Date	Label	Format
Various	July 12, 2024	Columbia

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2024-06-30 . JoJo Siwa Announces Debut EP And New Single Guilty Pleasure; Details Inside . 2024-07-01 . Pinkvilla . en.
2. Daw . Stephen . 2024-07-01 . JoJo Siwa Needs You to 'Get the F–k Ready' for Her Debut EP Guilty Pleasure . 2024-07-01 . . en-US.
3. Web site: Cohen . Danielle . 2024-07-12 . A Close Read of Jojo Siwa’s “Guilty Pleasure” Music Video . 2024-07-15 . The Cut . en.
4. Web site: Guzman . Ivan . April 5, 2024 . JoJo Siwa Is Here To Make History . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405165710/https://www.papermag.com/jojo-siwa-karma-video . April 5, 2024 . April 5, 2024 . Paper.
5. Dailey . Hannah . April 5, 2024 . JoJo Siwa Unleashes 'Bad Girl' Rocker Persona in Wild Yacht Party 'Karma' Video: Watch . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405164614/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/jojo-siwa-bad-girl-karma-music-video-watch-1235649814/ . April 5, 2024 . April 5, 2024 . Billboard.
6. Web site: 2024-07-12 . JoJo Siwa Finds 'Guilty Pleasure' In Doing the Most - But Why? . Beat . en.
7. Web site: 2024-07-12 . Tool Fans Are Outraged Over JoJo Siwa's New Merch . 2024-07-15 . Stereogum . en.
8. Web site: 2024-07-11 . JoJo Siwa Appears to Lift Tool's Wrench Design for New Merch . 2024-07-15 . en-US.
9. Web site: Get the f*** ready. Guilty Pleasure (Song & Official Music Video) coming in 13 days, That's not it ... There's actually 5 songs coming your way in 13 days. Guilty Pleasure my debut EP is available everywhere July 12th!!! The countdown is on. . 2024-07-01 . Instagram.
10. Web site: Guilty Pleasure by JoJo Siwa . 2024-07-12 . Genius . en.