Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez, two lovers, release their joint album “I Said I Love You First”

“I Said I Love You First,” Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s collaborative album, was just released.

On the incredibly intimate, romantic collection, the enamored couple—who have been together for nearly two years and became engaged in December 2024—give viewers a glimpse into their endearing romance, and Selena has complimented her partner for “pouring [his] unconditional love” into the endeavor.

“Benny, thank you for being my own personal journal throughout this process,” Selena wrote on Instagram after the record was released. Our past, present, and future are all represented by these tunes. something I look forward to doing with you for the rest of my life. I appreciate you sharing your unwavering affection with me while we worked on this project.

“To every collaborator on the album: @gracieabrams, @themarias, @finneas, @charlixcx, and so many more, thank you for helping me communicate my deepest, truest self into art,” she continued, thanking the enormous list of contributors and collaborators, which included Charli xcx, who co-wrote the song “Bluest Flame,” Finneas, and Gracie Abrams. I will always be appreciative of your faith in us to create something so unique.

“And finally, thank you to my amazing fans who have grown up with me and cheered me on through every chapter of this story,” she said, concluding her statement. I sincerely hope you enjoy these songs as much as I do and that they support you on your own path. It means the world to me that you are a part of mine. Thank you.

The 37-year-old producer Benny recently revealed that instead of them formally discussing what to write about, he continuously took notes on their chats for musical inspiration.

The 32-year-old star of “Only Murders in the Building,” Selena Gomez, said on Spotify’s “Countdown To I Said I Love You First: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco In Conversation” that although they would talk in the mornings, they never discussed the record.