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Kim Petras Releases 'Need for Speed' from Upcoming Album Detour

publication · 2026-04-24

Kim Petras has just dropped her fourth single, 'Need for Speed,' which is part of her upcoming third album, Detour, set to come out via her own label, BunHead Records, established in 2016. The song's production team includes Kim herself, alongside Margo XS, Frost Children, and nightfeelings, while the writing involved talents like Margo Wildman and Angel Prost. The music video, directed by Ashley Hood, features nine unique outfits and contributions from MISTR and Yerba Madre. Petras describes the song as a commentary on how the pursuit of success can overshadow personal identity. She has also released a four-track EP, Pretour, on YouTube and SoundCloud, with tracks like 'Pop Sound' and 'Mr Producer (feat. BC Kingdom).' Detour follows her earlier hits 'Polo,' 'Freak It,' and 'I Like Ur Look.'

Key facts

  • Kim Petras released 'Need for Speed' as the fourth track from her upcoming album Detour.
  • The track was released via BunHead Records, her independent label founded in 2016.
  • Producers include Kim Petras, Margo XS, Frost Children, and nightfeelings.
  • Songwriters include Margo Wildman, Angel Prost, Lulu Prost, Nick Weiss, and Madison Love.
  • The music video was directed by Ashley Hood and features nine self-styled looks.
  • The video includes support from MISTR and Yerba Madre.
  • Petras describes 'Need for Speed' as a commentary on the pursuit of success.
  • She released a four-track EP titled Pretour on YouTube and SoundCloud.
  • Pretour tracks include 'Pop Sound,' 'Mr Producer (feat. BC Kingdom),' 'Cha Cha,' and 'Get Some (feat. Cortisa Star).'
  • Detour follows singles 'Polo,' 'Freak It,' and 'I Like Ur Look.'
  • Collaborators on Detour include Margo XS, Frost Children, Porches, umru, and nightfeelings.

Entities

Artists

  • Kim Petras
  • Margo XS
  • Frost Children
  • nightfeelings
  • Margo Wildman
  • Angel Prost
  • Lulu Prost
  • Nick Weiss
  • Madison Love
  • Ashley Hood
  • BC Kingdom
  • Cortisa Star
  • Porches
  • umru

Institutions

  • BunHead Records
  • MISTR
  • Yerba Madre
  • YouTube
  • SoundCloud

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