Claudia Valentina returns with a fearless new single, “Candy,” released today via Electric Feel. The track reinvents the unforgettable hook from Kelis’ “Milkshake”, channeling it into a slow-burning, self-assured anthem that blends dark-pop production with raw, unfiltered attitude.
The rising singer-songwriter shares, “I like to release music the same way I make it, what I feel like at the time ‘cause a bad bitch can be many things in one day and ‘Candy’ is like a taste of that other side. Ear candy moments, ‘cause boring pop gives me the ick.” With its magnetic vocals and hypnotic beat, “Candy” is both an homage and a reinvention, asserting Claudia’s place in the new guard of pop innovators.
The accompanying visual takes Claudia out of the studio and into the wild—literally. Set in a sprawling field and along dusty backroads, the music video features Claudia and an all-female crew racing in vintage cars and on ATVs. Equal parts cinematic and rebellious, it’s a powerful visual complement to the track’s provocative message. “The video for ‘Candy’ I’ve had on my mood board for around 6 years, and for it to finally come to life feels super exciting,” Claudia reveals.
“Candy” follows her recent singles “Cry Them Dry,” “When I’m High,” and “Diamonds On My Teeth,” all set to appear on her upcoming EP. With this latest release, Claudia cements her reputation for unpredictable, uncompromising pop.