Ghanaian-American polymath, Amaarae, is one of music\u2019s most groundbreaking artists, and her highly anticipated album \u201cFountain Baby<\/strong>\u201d is set to be released on June 9<\/strong> via Interscope.<\/p>\n To celebrate the upcoming release, Amaarae has unveiled her new track \u201cCo-Star,\u201d along with a captivating music video that pays homage to the 90s supermodel era.<\/p>\n The music video, directed by Lauren Dunn, features a \u201cCo-Star\u201d competition in which competitors battle it out to be the best by showcasing their zodiac signs, swag, and skills, breaking traditional beauty standards placed on women.<\/p>\n Amaarae\u2019s \u201cCo-Star\u201d competition features some of the most influential women in the industry, such as The Clermont Twins<\/strong>, model Biba Williams, Nigerian rapper Deto Black, 1XBlue designer Lois Saunders, photographer and model Moyosore Briggs<\/strong>,<\/p>\n among others.<\/p>\n In a statement about the release, Amaarae said, \u201cCo-Star is a fun song about star signs! I wanted to give people something cute and flirty for the summer! Astrology is such a huge part of our youth culture, it felt like a missed opportunity to not lean into that and give the girls an anthem that reads and celebrates them all at once!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The music video features some of her favorite women, including The Clermont Twins, Biba, Deto, Moyo, Bijou & Chi, who represent a significant part of alternative African culture and are the tastemakers of our time.<\/p>\n![\"Amaarae](\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-30.png\" "\\"Amaarae")
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