Billie Eilish Joins Barbie Soundtrack With New Song ‘What Was I Made For’

The Happier than ever The singer announced in an Instagram post that she will be attending the much-anticipated event “Barbie” Film with a song on its upcoming soundtrack. Eilish was beyond thrilled about her involvement in the film, excitedly typing in all caps, “IT MEANS THIS WORRRRLLD TO ME.”

“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! 🧸🎀🩰💗 “What Was I Made For?” COMING JULY 13 AT 7 PM PT. !!!!!!!! 🙈🥰,” the Bad Guy artist shared. “WE MADE THIS SONG FOR BARBIE AND IT MEANS ABSOLUTELY WORRRRRLLD TO ME. This film will change your life and hopefully the song will too. Get ready to sob💐👀🌸🥹🫧💞 @FINNEAS.”

Eilish is just the latest big act to be revealed as part of the highly anticipated soundtrack, which will feature 17 tracks in total (one of which has yet to be revealed). The album features a variety of artists across genres, each performing their own take on the Barbie music for the film.

These names include Lizzo, Haim, Dominic Fike, Carol G, Khaled, Dua Lipa, Gayle, Little Laroi, Charlie XCXAnd Tame impala. Ryan Gosling also sings an “80s power ballad” called “I’m Just Ken” for his role as the male puppet archetype.

Nicky Minaj And ice condiment are also featured on the album, performing their own rendition of the legendary 1997 Aqua song “Barbie Girl.” Fans were initially told that the classic would work somehow not Be part of this film, but that was before the duo presented their version.

The soundtrack is a mix of pink, hyper-feminine disco-pop, with each artist chosen for their deep connection to the Mattel doll, according to the producer Mark Ronson.

“I thought everyone was here because Greta Gerwig is making this great film and there’s so much buzz about it,” Ronson said in a recent interview with Time. “The [film] was really important to a lot of people.

As mentioned, the full soundtrack has yet to be revealed. The initial announcement in May indicated that “more Barbies and Kens will be announced.” It was later revealed that there are two as-yet-unknown artists for the film, with Eilish being announced as one of them on Thursday.

Ronson teased who the final surprise artist might be, describing the artist as “one of the greatest fucking artists alive” who he says “…also had a very personal, idiosyncratic connection to Barbie.”

Fans of the highly anticipated film took to social media to air their own speculations as to who the surprise singer might be.

One fan wrote, “We want Katy,” referring to the pop sensation Katy Perry. Another followed with nothing but a picture of it Miley Cyrus holding a pink phone. There was overwhelming comment that it could be Ariana Grandewhile others were quick to write, “It has to be.” Taylor [Swift].”

In addition to the star-studded soundtrack, “Barbie” also features a cast of top-notch actors. Cast names include Margot RobbieRyan Gosling, Will FerrellEmma Mackey, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Issa Rae, America FerreraAnd Hari Nef. And like the soundtrack, there could be more surprises.

The film hits theaters on July 21 following its first world tour.