I'm Free (Paris Hilton and Rina Sawayama song)

"I'm Free"
Single by Paris Hilton and Rina Sawayama
from the album Infinite Icon
ReleasedJune 21, 2024 (2024-06-21)
Genre
Length3:03
Label11:11 Media
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • House of Wolf
  • Naliya
  • Jesse Shatkin
  • Alex Frankel
Paris Hilton singles chronology
"Fame Won't Love You"
(2024) 		"I'm Free"
(2024) 		"Chasin'"
(2024)
Rina Sawayama singles chronology
"Kiss Me"
(2023) 		"I'm Free"
(2024)
Music video
"I'm Free" on YouTube

"I'm Free" is a song by American singer Paris Hilton featuring Japanese singer Rina Sawayama.[1][2] The house, post-disco , and techno-pop song was released on June 21, 2024 through 11:11 Media as the lead single from Hilton's second studio album Infinite Icon.[3]

Background and composition

After announcing her second studio album Infinite Icon, to be released through her company, 11:11 Media,[4][5] Hilton released the lead single "I'm Free", featuring Rina Sawayama, on June 21, 2024.[6][7]

The song contains samples of "Free" by Ultra Naté[8] and "Music Sounds Better with You" by Stardust. Hilton explained the context behind sampling Ultra Naté's version, and the meaning of "I'm Free":[9] The single has been described as a post-disco, house and techno-pop song.[10][11]

"I heard it for the first time at a club in New York City shortly after being released from the Provo Canyon School where I experienced mental and physical abuse. For me, the song represents the journey of healing and finding your voice. [...] It has served as an anthem of hope and a guiding light, and I’m honoured to have had the chance to create this new version. I’m also so grateful to have Rina Sawayama’s mesmerising vocals and lyrics on the song. Together, Rina and I hope to inspire fans around the world to embrace their own strong voices and feel free to fully express themselves."

Music video

The music video for the song, directed by Matthew Daniel Siskin, was released on June 21, 2024, through Hilton's YouTube channel.

Charts

Chart performance for "I'm Free"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[12] 16

References

  1. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (June 21, 2024). "Rina Sawayama & Paris Hilton Share New Song "I'm Free": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Pilley, Max (June 14, 2024). "Rina Sawayama announces new single 'I'm Free' with Paris Hilton". NME. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Blistein, Jon (June 21, 2024). "Paris Hilton, Rina Sawayama Embrace Their Independence on New Song 'I'm Free'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Kreps, Daniel (May 30, 2024). "Paris Hilton Finally Announces Second Album, 'Infinite Icon'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Wang, Jessica (May 30, 2024). "Paris Hilton announces second album 'Infinite Icon'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Monroe, Jazz (June 21, 2024). "Paris Hilton and Rina Sawayama Share New Song "I'm Free"". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Watts, Marina (June 21, 2024). "Paris Hilton Releases 'I'm Free' Featuring Rina Sawayama as First Single Off Her Upcoming Album: Listen". People. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Eaton, Isabella (June 24, 2024). "Paris Hilton's 'Infinite Icon' is shaping up with new Rina Sawayama collab 'I'm Free'". Audacy. Audacy, Inc. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Pappis, Konstantinos (June 21, 2024). "Rina Sawayama and Paris Hilton Team Up on New Song 'I'm Free'". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "Paris Hilton's 'Infinite Icon' is shaping up with new Rina Sawayama collab 'I'm Free'". www.audacy.com. June 24, 2024. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  11. ^ Marotta, Michael O'Connor (June 24, 2024). "Paris Hilton is sliving in the moment with glossy summer bop 'I'm Free'". Vanyaland. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of July 3, 2024". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 3, 2024.


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