Troye Sivan Breaks Down His New 'She's the Best' Album: “Canada Dry,” “Cowboy” & “Sex Star”

Troye Sivan reveals how Madonna cleared the sample on “Party,”and why that moment became a major creative unlock for the song. He walks us through the writing process, and how the track evolved from early versions into the final club-ready record. Troye also opens up about the emotional whiplash of his new era, releasing “She’s the Best” and then pivoting into the rush of “Party.” He reveals what he actually measures success by, the cultural conversation he hopes the music and videos spark, and the way he balances bold pop moments with more interior, vulnerable storytelling. Plus, Troye shares what it was like working with Nicole Kidman, breaks down “Cowboy,” “Canada Dry,” “Sex Star,” “Troy Meets World,” “FF” and more! 00:00 Troye’s favorite “Party” video moment 00:23 “She’s the Best” → “Party” rollout whiplash 01:46 Fans dissecting the rollout + not chasing hits 03:19 “Party” credits: Tyde, Leland + Madonna/Mirwais 04:57 “Can I swear?” building the song’s irreverent energy 06:14 Filming the video before the sample was finalized 07:16 “Party” video concept: catharsis, dancing, queer liberation 09:34 How Sir Ian McKellen got involved 10:43 Memes + Troye on “the dive” moment 11:34 Why She’s the Best is the album title 13:28 Nicole Kidman cameo: asking her + texting details 15:35 Balancing vulnerable songs and bangers in the studio 16:34 Visual world/live show plans + “underplay” shows 17:07 Track talk: “Canada Dry” + “slinky sexy” influences 18:21 Track talk: “Cowboy” (manifestation dream song) 19:19 Track talk: “Sex Star” (longing + insecurity) 21:17 “Troy Meets World” (“shake ass + flutes”) 22:30 Track talk: “FF” (love song, renamed) 24:36 Blue Neighborhood comparisons + returning to a “true” self 26:13 Rapid fire: Troye’s “best things” 28:12 Wrap Subscribe For All Breaking Music News! ►► http://bit.ly/Subscribe2BBNews Watch The Latest News ►► http://bit.ly/BBNewsLatest About: Billboard is the world's most influential music media brand, with an unmatched authority among artists, fans and the industry. Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues and trends, the industry’s definitive charts, encompassing the most complete and well respected database of charts across all music genres, and elite conferences and events which regularly convene the industry and consumers around important conversations. Connect with Billboard Online: Visit the website: http://blbrd.cm/s5w4vTm Likes us on Facebook: http://blbrd.cm/ks26yg5 Follow us on Twitter: http://blbrd.cm/uRNqRoN Follow us on Instagram: http://blbrd.cm/6QaTrhn #TroyeSivan #Madonna #ShesTheBest #Party #NicoleKidman #BillboardNews #BillboardNewsInterview Troye Sivan Breaks Down 'She's The Best' Album & That Madonna Sample | Billboard New Interview Billboard    / billboard