Charlie Puth Releases New Album 'Whatever's Clever!' and Discusses Artistic Evolution
Charlie Puth has released his fourth studio album, 'Whatever's Clever!', on March 26, 2026. The pop singer, who gained fame in 2015 with 'See You Again', collaborated with producer BloodPop and features guests including Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Kenny G, and Coco Jones. Puth credits his wife Brooke Sansone and Taylor Swift for encouraging him to be more authentic in his music. The album draws inspiration from yacht rock and blue-eyed soul, with themes addressing family relationships and personal growth. Puth will embark on a world tour, including a stop at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on April 29.
Key facts
- Charlie Puth released his fourth album 'Whatever's Clever!' on March 26, 2026
- The album features collaborations with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Kenny G, and Coco Jones
- Puth credits Taylor Swift and his wife for influencing his artistic approach
- The singer's son Jude was born on March 13, 2026
- Puth will tour globally, with a show scheduled at Inglewood's Kia Forum on April 29
Entities
Artists
- Charlie Puth
- BloodPop
- Kenny Loggins
- Michael McDonald
- Kenny G
- Coco Jones
- Taylor Swift
- Wiz Khalifa
- Justin Bieber
- Lady Gaga
Institutions
- Spotify
- Manhattan School of Music
- Berklee College of Music
- Blue Note
- Kia Forum
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Santa Barbara
- New Jersey
- New York
- Inglewood