Money Badoo has just released ‘Heartbreak Hotel’, leading up to the unveiling of her much-awaited album M$RYLUV$CMPNY, set to drop on March 7th, 2025.
“Heartbreak Hotel” offers a poignant glimpse into the emotional depth of Money Badoo’s upcoming album M$RYLUV$CMPNY, where themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery come to life. This ‘80s pop-inspired track, featuring Una Rams and produced by Select Play, touches on the theme of heartbreak and explores the emotional chaos of toxic relationships. With its moody synths and reflective lyrics, it highlights the cyclical nature of heartbreak, it paints a vivid picture of love’s darker side, setting the tone for an album that explores heartbreak, self-discovery, and empowerment.
Lines like: “To tell the truth / I’m just a fool / I keep falling for your lies,” capture the emotional conflict of a protagonist caught in a cycle of love and betrayal. The titular refrain – “Heartbreak Hotel” – symbolizes a place of emotional chaos, where the protagonist checks in repeatedly, unable to escape the destructive pull of unrequited love.
Heartbreak Hotel marks a new sonic chapter for Money Badoo, who expertly blends nostalgia with fresh contemporary energy, pushing her musical boundaries while staying true to her storytelling roots. In addition to the release of “Heartbreak Hotel,” Money Badoo premiered the music video for her recent hit single “WAKE UP” on January 17th, 2025, exclusively on Trace TV. The explosive visuals release helped amplify the success of the track, which had already garnered significant traction on digital streaming platforms and playlists. Since its release, the video has accumulated over 30,000 streams on YouTube.
Listen to Heartbreak Hotel here
Press release courtesy of Paradise Sound System