Fans Crown Dove Cameron's 'When in Rome' This Week's Hottest New Music!
Dove Cameron's enchanting new single, "When in Rome," has overwhelmingly topped Billboard's latest new music poll, serving as the lead track for her upcoming debut album. Inspired by her engagement to Måneskin's Damiano David, the whimsical love song is accompanied by a playful, romance-filled music video.
Dove Cameron's latest single, "When in Rome," has captivated listeners, emerging as the top choice in Billboard's recent new music poll. Published on Friday, September 11, the whimsical love song garnered an overwhelming majority of votes, securing over 71% of the total and surpassing new releases from notable artists such as Jhené Aiko, Slayyyter, and Bleachers.
While Dove Cameron is a familiar name, having built a successful career in television as a young Disney star on shows like "Liv and Maddie" and "The Descendants," and consistently releasing music as a solo artist for several years, "When in Rome" marks a significant milestone. This track is the first glimpse into what will be her much-anticipated debut full-length studio album, the details of which, including its title and release date, are yet to be announced.
The song's sunny disposition and romantic theme appear to draw inspiration from Cameron's personal life. She is currently engaged to Måneskin frontman Damiano David, who is Italian and, as the lyrics subtly suggest, possesses "jet black hair," much like the muse celebrated in the feel-good track. Cameron serenades listeners with blissful lines such as, "We should fall in love when in Rome. Why don’t we get married, build a home?/ Something in the summertime/ Maybe all the cherry wine/ Makes me wanna take off my clothes/ And fall in love when in Rome.”
Accompanying the single's release was a playful music video, directed by Hannah De Vries, which beautifully celebrates the essence of romance. Cameron expressed her delight on Instagram regarding the co-stars featured in the sweet visual, noting, “everyone showed UP and played with us, they were performerssss, they wanted to improv/dance/bring ideas and it made the whole 2 days a genuine joy. thank you also to the town cats, who played themselves. love creates alternate realities.”
Trailing behind "When in Rome" in this week's poll results were Jhené Aiko's "Westside Whimsy" album, which garnered 11% of the votes, followed by Slayyyter’s “Crank 2” and Bleachers’ “Caught Myself Believing.”