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Ur an Angel I'm Just Particles
2025 studio album by Benee From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ur an Angel I'm Just Particles is the second studio album by New Zealand singer-songwriter Benee. It was released on 7 November 2025 via Republic Records, as her first studio album in five years, following Hey U X (2020), and her first project overall in overall in over three years, following the extended play Lychee (2022). The album was supported by four singles: "Sad Boiii", "Animal", "Off the Rails" and "Underwater".
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Background and recording
Benee announced her second studio album, Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles, set for release on 7 November 2025 through Republic Records.[1] It was written and recorded over a three-year period,[2] during which she continued to release new music and tour with artists including Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray and Wallows.[3] Described by Benee as a clear and personal story, the album reflects her move to Los Angeles and the challenges of navigating a new environment.[2]
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Release and promotion
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Singles
The album's lead single, "Sad Boiii", was released in 2024 through Republic Records, marking Benee's return after a brief hiatus. It was noted for its summer-inspired production and introspective lyrics.[4] The second single, "Animal", was released on 14 November 2024 alongside a music video directed by Keith Herron and filmed in Sydney. Written during a tour, the song was inspired by feelings of existential dread and the perspective of viewing the world from an airplane.[5] "Off the Rails", co-written by Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd,[6] was released as the third single of the album, on 20 June 2025.[7] "Cinnamon" was released on 27 August 2025 as the fourth single from the album.[2] Its music video was directed by Keith Herron.[8] On October 3, "Underwater" was released.[9]
Tour
On 2 October 2025, the singer announced a release party for the album happening November 7 in Los Angeles at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever.[10] On October 7, Benee announced that she will be headlining three shows happening in Australia in addition to appearing in Laneway Festival sideshows.[11] On November 10, the singer announced a North American tour titled "The Particles Tour" visiting the United States and Canada throughout 23 dates beginning on February 27, 2026 and concluding on April 03, 2026.[12][13]
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Track listing
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Credits adapted from Tidal.[14]
Musicians
- Benee – vocals
- Ryan Raines – drums (tracks 1, 2, 7); bass, guitar, keyboards (2, 7); percussion (7)
- Mike Wise – keyboards (1, 5, 7, 8, 10); bass, guitar, percussion (1, 5, 8, 10); drums (1, 5, 8), programming (8), drum programming (10), synthesizer (10)
- Sora Lopez – strings (2)
- John Hill – bass, drums, guitar, programming (3)
- Matt Cohn – guitar, keyboards, programming, synthesizer (3, 8); bass, drums, percussion (8)
- Leroy Clampitt – drum programming, guitar, piano (4); background vocals (6, 11); drums, keyboards (6); bass (11)
- Spencer Zahn – bass (4, 12); piano, synthesizer (4); keyboards (12)
- Mark Rudin – horn arrangement (4)
- Austin Corona – bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion, programming (5)
- Wyatt Bernard – bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, percussion, programming (5)
- Sylvester "Sly" Sivertsen – background vocals, drums, keyboards (6, 11)
- Sam Preston – bass, guitar (6)
- Leland – background vocals (6)
- Felix Holton – drum programming (7, 9), percussion (7)
- Jackson LaFrantz – guitar (7)
- Elvira Anderfjärd – background vocals, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion, programming (9)
- Luka Kloser – background vocals, bass, drums, keyboards, percussion, programming (9)
- Tom Verberne – guitar (9)
- Josh Fountain – guitar (12)
- Timon Martin – guitar (12)
Technical
- Mike Wise – engineering (1, 5, 10)
- Ryan Raines – engineering (2, 7)
- Drew Bunge – engineering (3)
- Jon Yeston – engineering (3)
- Leroy Clampitt – engineering (4, 6, 11)
- Mark Rudin – engineering (4)
- Austin Corona – engineering (5)
- Wyatt Bernard – engineering (5)
- Sylvester "Sly" Sivertsen – engineering (6, 11)
- Josh Fountain – engineering (7)
- Matt Cohn – engineering (8)
- Elvira Anderfjärd – engineering (9)
- Luka Kloser – engineering (9)
- Lars Stalfors – mixing (1–3, 5–12)
- Mitch McCarthy – mixing (4)
- Hamish Patrick – mixing assistance (1–3, 5–8, 10–12)
- Joe LaPorta – mastering
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