Birthday – Selena Gomez
"Birthday" is a song recorded by American singer Selena Gomez for her solo debut studio album Stars Dance (2013). It was written and produced by Mike Del Rio, with additional writing by Crista Russo and Jacob Kasher Hindlin. Matt Beckley also provided additional vocal production for the song. Musically, "Birthday" combines deep electronic dance beats and police sirens with elements of trap music. Thematically, "Birthday" is a party song which discusses topics such as sex appeal, self-entitlement, and girl power, while its risqué lyrics speak of a night of hard partying.
The song has received comparisons to the music of several artists, including Dev, M.I.A., and Icona Pop. Upon release, "Birthday" received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the song's unique sound and production. Selena Gomez says even if it’s not your birthday, no one will know. She made her solo debut with this incredible track that combines hip hop, trap, and electronic music. It’s all about partying and blowing up dreams in the lyrics.
