"Surprise" is a song by American singer Chlöe. It was released on June 17, 2022, through Parkwood Entertainment. An accompanying music video, directed by Diana Kunst, was released alongside the song.

Background and release

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", in April 2022. In May 2022, Bailey held an

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to choose which song she would release as the third single from her album. The three options were "

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", "Cheat Back", and "Surprise". On June 15, announced that she had chosen "Surprise" as the third single, and that it would release in two days. The song was picked to be released by

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, who founded Parkwood Entertainment, despite the song not being the fan-favorite. The song was released on June 17. The song's

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showcases the singer lying face down on top of a pillow, without a shirt.

Composition

"Surprise" is a steamy, R&B-leaning song. Bailey sings over a heavy bass beat and a "video-game esque sound effect". The song was produced by

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Music video

The

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for "Surprise" was directed by Diana Kunst. It includes

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scenes between the singer and a male love interest, who is played by American model and actor

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. She also dances in a

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underwear set. At the end of the video, it is revealed that the intimate scenes were made up in the man's mind.

Live performances

On June 26, 2022, Bailey performed "Surprise" in a medley with "Treat Me" at the 2022 BET Awards.

Credits

Credits adapted from

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."Surprise" by Chloe Bailey

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– performer,

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– producer, songwriter * Illa – producer * Ray Fraser – songwriter *

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– songwriter

Charts

References

{{Chlöe 2022 songs Chloe Bailey songs Songs written by Chloe Bailey Songs written by Scott Storch