Troye Sivan Reveals Madonna Personally Cleared His 'Party' Sample and Talks Nicole Kidman Collab on New Album

Troye Sivan’s new album‘She’s the Best’is here, and the stories behind it are just as good as the music. In a new Billboard News interview, Troye revealed that Madonna personally cleared the sample he used on his track‘Party.’He called the moment a major creative unlock, explaining how the song evolved from an early version into the club-ready banger fans are hearing now. Getting a legend like Madonna to sign off is no small feat, and Troye made it clear how much that meant to the creative process.

The album rollout itself has been a rollercoaster. Troye released the sensitive, emotional title track‘She’s the Best’and then immediately followed it with‘Party,’a totally irreverent club track. He described the contrast as emotional whiplash and said he was excited to pull off that kind of range. He also opened up about working with Nicole Kidman and gave a track-by-track breakdown of songs including‘Cowboy,’‘Canada Dry,’‘Sex Star,’‘Troye Meets World’and‘FF.’

When it comes to success, Troye said he measures it by the cultural conversation his music and videos spark, not just the numbers. He acknowledged that he’s been pushing himself creatively and, in turn, pushing his listeners too, and he’s been pleasantly surprised by how people are responding. Which track from‘She’s the Best’is living rent-free in your head right now? Let us know!