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"Fantasy"
Single by Jade
B-side	"Midnight Cowboy"
Released	18 October 2024 (2024-10-18)
Genre	Funk disco
Length	3:36
Label	RCA
Composer(s)	Jade Thirlwall Mike Sabath Pablo Bowman
Lyricist(s)	Thirlwall Bowman
Producer(s)	Sabath
Jade singles chronology
"Angel of My Dreams" (2024) "Fantasy" (2024) "It Girl" (2025)
Music video
"Fantasy" on YouTube

"Fantasy" is a song recorded by English singer and songwriter Jade. It was released on 18 October 2024, through RCA Records along with the B-side track "Midnight Cowboy". Jade worked with Mike Sabath and Pablo Bowman on the song, whom she worked with on her debut single "Angel of My Dreams". Described as a funk and disco song by publications, the lyrics touches on the subjects of sexuality, sex-positivity and sexual fantasies.

The music video was directed by David LaChapelle and premiered the same day as the single release. It features Jade embodying American musician Diana Ross during the disco era in the 1970s, with reference made to the 1976 film Carrie. A new feature with the American rapper Channel Tres was released on 1 November 2024.

Background and release

After releasing her first promotional single "Midnight Cowboy", Jade announced on her social media pages the title, release date and cover artwork for "Fantasy". Megan Armstrong of Uproxx predicted that the singer would continue her "impressive stretch" with the song. In an interview with The Face, Jade described it as "a disco track" with vocal influences of Donna Summer. Dubbed a "love song but more kinky", it lyrics are focused around sexual fantasies and feeling safe enough with someone to tell them what you want to do. The music video was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by David LaChapelle.

Composition and lyrics

"Fantasy" was co written and composed by Thirlwall, Mike Sabath and Pablo Bowman while production was handled by Sabath, a day after "Angel of My Dreams" was penned in Los Angeles. Musically, it has been described as a funk and disco song lyrically centred around subject matters including femininity, sexuality, sex-positivity, sexual desires, and sexual fantasies.

Reception

Upon release the song received positive reviews. In an exclusive first-listen with Official Charts Company, George Griffiths described Fantasy "as Jade pushing pop boundaries". They drew musical comparisons to American acts including Chic, Nile Rodgers, Mariah Carey and to English singer Raye concluding that it had influences of 1970's funk, and 1980's post-disco. For Dork, Abigail Firth wrote that "'Fantasy' was making Jade one of the most exciting acts in British pop". In their review they added how "Fantasy" resembles Jessie Ware's album What's Your Pleasure? (2020), and incorporates disco sounds from Dua Lipa's second studio album Future Nostalgia (2020). Influences were also compared to Diana Ross, Kylie Minogue, Tove Lo, and SG Lewis.

Writing for Clash, Shahzaib Hussain wrote "'Fantasy' is an irresistible assemblage of post-gay disco liberation, processed by ASMR purrs and ecstatic vocal ululations, all melting into a euphoric club-ready mix that speaks to the judgement free zone JADE is rendering".

Promotion and live performances

On 19 October 2024, Thirlwall performed "Fantasy", alongside her debut single "Angel of My Dreams" on Later... with Jools Holland. On 25 October, Thirlwall performed "Fantasy" and a cover of "Backbone" by Chase & Status and Stormzy on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.

Track listings and formats

7-inch vinyl, cassette and CD single

1. "Fantasy" – 3:36
2. "Midnight Cowboy" – 3:32

Streaming/digital download

1. "Fantasy" – 3:36

Streaming/digital download - Alex Chapman remix

1. "Fantasy" (Alex Chapman remix) - 2:54

Streaming/digital download - BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

1. "Fantasy" (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge) - 3:13
2. "Backbone" (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge) - 2:37

Streaming/digital download - featuring Channel Tres

1. "Fantasy" (featuring Channel Tres) - 3:36

Charts

Release history

References

1. "Jade Thirlwall announces new solo single Fantasy". Official Charts. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
2. "What Jade did next". The Face. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
3. "Jade Thirlwall to shoot big-budget new music video in Los Angeles". Music-News.com. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
4. Kheraj, Alim (18 October 2024). "Jade Thirlwall channels Diana Ross and Carrie in video for new single 'Fantasy'". Attitude. United Kingdom. ISSN 1353-1875. Archived from the original on 18 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
5. Armstrong, Megan (1 October 2024). "All The Best New Pop Music From This Week". Uproxx. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
6. "What Jade did next". The Face. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
7. "JADE explores her deepest desires on new single, "Fantasy"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
8. "JADE releases huge disco-influenced new single 'Fantasy'". DIY. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
9. "EXCLUSIVE First Listen: Let JADE be your Fantasy". Official Charts. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
10. Kheraj, Alim (18 October 2024). "Jade Thirlwall channels Diana Ross and Carrie in video for new single 'Fantasy'". Attitude. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
11. "EXCLUSIVE First Listen: Let JADE be your Fantasy". Official Charts. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
12. Firth, Abigail (17 October 2024). "We've had an exclusive first listen to JADE's new single 'Fantasy', and it's a total knockout, 'FYI'". Dork. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
13. "Jade explains spicy meaning behind her 'Fantasy' lyrics". Capital. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
14. "EXCLUSIVE First Listen: Let JADE be your Fantasy". Official Charts. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
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16. Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Hussain, Shahzaib (18 October 2024). "JADE's 'Fantasy' Is State Of The Art Pop | News". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 18 October 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
17. "Jade Thirlwall makes solo TV debut with Jools Holland as full series line-up unveiled". Mirror. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
18. "Live Lounge Month 2024 by JADE". BBC. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
19. ^ "Fantasy | 7" Single". store.jadeofficial.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
20. ^ "Fantasy | Cassette Single". store.jadeofficial.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
21. ^ "Fantasy | CD Single". store.jadeofficial.com. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
22. ^ "Fantasy - Single by JADE". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
23. ^ "Fantasy (Alex Chapman Remix) - Single by JADE". Apple Music. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
24. ^ "Fantasy & Backbone (BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge) - Single by JADE". Apple Music. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
25. ^ "Fantasy (feat. Channel Tres) - Single by JADE". Apple Music. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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