Tove Lo Samples 1972 Synth Pop Hit “Popcorn” for Her Latest Single Lovesick Single “2 Die 4”

The popstar’s fifth studio album Dirt Femme is out October 14.

Tove Lo Samples 1972 Synth Pop Hit “Popcorn” for Her Latest Single Lovesick Single “2 Die 4”

The popstar’s fifth studio album Dirt Femme is out October 14.

Words: Margaret Farrell

Photo: Moni Haworth

August 30, 2022

Tove Lo is releasing her fifth studio album Dirt Femme on October 14. She's already shared the singles "True Romance" and "No One Dies From Love." Today, she's revealed another new track called "2 Die 4," which comes with a tantalizing Anna-Lisa Himma–directed video. The single samples the 1972 hit "Popcorn" by Hot Butter—it's the first time Lo has ever used a sample in her music.

“With ‘2 Die 4’ I wanted ‘instantly iconic’ energy," she said in a press statement. "I've never sampled anything before, and this feels like the perfect first moment. Lyrically I wanted it to be that ‘pick me up when I'm feeling down’ song. At first, it's like a warm hug, then you shake it off, let out a scream and start dancing!”

Watch the video below, and pre-order Dirt Femme here.