Julia Bhatt announces debut album 'it is what it is,' releases new single "Cotton Candy"

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Miami singer-songwriter Julia Bhatt will unveil their debut album this summer.

Announced today, it is what it is will be released on July 20. To celebrate the announcement, Bhatt unveiled a new song titled “Cotton Candy,” which is available on digital services right now. Bhatt said this about the song:

“[Cotton Candy] is a love song of sorts, not necessarily about someone, but more of a feeling that can come from someone. It’s about feeling safe being on the edge and comfortable in foreign places... kind of like a rollercoaster. You put your trust in the thrill, sorta.”

The 11-track album features the previously released singles “1:30” and “Hair Salon Vibes” along with a demo version of “Miami.” When it comes to their growth as a musical artist, Bhatt said:

“[There’s] definitely [been] a lot of progression since that first single. I’m not sure how I’m feeling. I wanted to take my time in making/releasing my first album rather than trying to push stuff out, but now I wonder if I’ve taken too long,” she worries. “I don’t like to sit with my songs for too long or else I start to hate them. I’m hoping the album release will help me fall back in love with some of these songs. I know they’re good, but I tend to find flaws pretty easily.”

it is what it is follows Bhatt’s debut EP 2 steps back.

it is what it is tracklisting

1. On My Shoulder

2. Karma

3. Comedown

4. Fighting Type

5. Cotton Candy

6. Day Dream

7. Confetti

8. Sweetheart

9. 1:30

10. Hair Salon Vibes

11. Bonus Track - Miami (older version)