Sexistential (song)
| "Sexistential" | ||||
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| Single by Robyn | ||||
| from the album Sexistential | ||||
| A-side | "Talk to Me" | |||
| Released | 7 January 2026 | |||
| Genre | House-pop | |||
| Length | 2:20 | |||
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"Sexistential" is a song by Swedish singer Robyn from her ninth studio album Sexistential (2026). It was released as the album's second single on 7 January 2026 by Konichiwa and Young as a double A-side with "Talk to Me". On 3 February 2026, a remix by Venezuelan producer Arca was released.
Background and composition
Robyn wrote and produced "Sexistential" with Klas Åhlund.[1] It is a house-pop song with lyrics about "the unique travails of trying to get laid during IVF treatment".[2] Robyn was inspired to write the song after André 3000 claimed in 2023 that "no one would want to hear him rap about getting a colonoscopy". She recalled, "It was my cue. I have to do this, I have to write a rap about IVF."[3]
Chart performance
Following its release, "Sexistential" debuted at number 44 on the Swedish download chart DigiListan.[4]
Promotion
Robyn debuted "Sexistential" in concert at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City on 31 December 2025.[5] She performed it on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 7 January 2026.[6]
An accompanying lyric video for "Sexistential" was directed by Marili Andre and released on 7 January 2026.[7]
Track listing
- Digital download / streaming[8]
- "Talk to Me" – 3:19
- "Sexistential" – 2:20
- Digital download / streaming[9]
- "Sexistential" (Arca's Take) – 3:44
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from Tidal.[1]
- Robyn – composition, engineering, lyrics, production, vocals
- Niklas Flyckt – mixing
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Klas Åhlund – composition, engineering, production, programming
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Sweden (DigiListan)[4] | 44 |
References
- ^ a b "Sexistential / Talk to Me / Robyn / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Green, Walden (7 January 2026). "'Sexistential' / 'Talk to Me'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (7 January 2026). "Robyn Returns With New Album 'Sexistential': 'The Purpose of My Life Is to Stay Horny'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ a b "DigiListan 2026-01-17" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Koellner, Amanda (1 January 2026). "Robyn's Dopamine-Dipped New Year's Eve at Brooklyn Paramount". Consequence. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (8 January 2026). "Robyn Unleashes 'Sexistential' Rap Attack on 'The Late Show': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ "Robyn – Sexistential (Lyric Video)". Retrieved 18 January 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sexistential / Talk to Me – Single by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ "Sexistential (Arca's Take) - Single - Album by Robyn". Apple Music. Retrieved 3 February 2026.