Whatever's Clever!

Whatever's Clever!
Studio album by
Charlie Puth
ReleasedMarch 27, 2026 (2026-03-27)
Language
  • English
  • Japanese
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Charlie Puth chronology
Charlie
(2022) 		Whatever's Clever!
(2026)
Singles from Whatever's Clever!
  1. "Changes"
    Released: October 16, 2025
  2. "Beat Yourself Up"
    Released: January 16, 2026
  3. "Home"
    Released: March 9, 2026

Whatever's Clever! is the upcoming fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, scheduled for release on March 27, 2026, through Atlantic Records.[1] A 12-track album (13 on the bonus track single CD version), Whatever's Clever! is set to contain production from Puth himself and BloodPop as well as guest appearances from Kenny G, Ravyn Lenae, Hikaru Utada, Coco Jones, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, and Jeff Goldblum.

Whatever's Clever! serves as a follow-up to his third studio album, Charlie (2022), and his four-night Blue Note Jazz Club residency in 2025. It is supported by a tour and three singles: "Changes", "Beat Yourself Up", and "Home".

Background and release

Puth first gave fans a preview of the album via the first show of a four-night residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York, where he played "Changes"[2] and "Beat Yourself Up."[3] He debuted a third song, "Sideways," during a follow-up Blue Note residency in Los Angeles.[4]

Whatever's Clever! was announced on October 16, 2025, alongside the first single, "Changes",[5][6] with an initial album release date of March 6, 2026.[7] It was announced alongside an announcement that Puth's wife, Brooke Sansone, was pregnant. During an interview with ABC News, Puth stated that people can "expect the truth" on Whatever's Clever! "It's fun because I'm always figuring out what the sound is going to be first and then I fill in the lyrics after," he said. He described this approach as a change in his formula, saying, "This album is the first time where I'm putting life first and letting melody follow."[8] The album will be available on CD, LP and cassette as well as streaming.[9]

"Changes" peaked at number 15 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.[10] The song has a music video directed by Charlotte Rutherford, and hints at Sansone's pregnancy when Puth and Sansone put their hands up to her stomach and look down at it in a loving way.[11] Writing for Vulture, Fran Hoepfner noted the music video for the single "has a charming PBS feel to it, with Puth grooving in an office-hours-style getup and dancing alongside Claymation instruments," also noting the song itself having a sound similar to "Late Night Talking" or the band Toto.[12] In a Billboard poll, 32% of the voters chose "Changes" as their favorite new song.[13]

In January 2026, the release date of the album was pushed back to March 27, 2026.[14] That same month, "Beat Yourself Up" was released as the album's second single.[15][16] "Cry" with Kenny G was released on February 6, 2026, ahead of his performance at Super Bowl LX.[17] It was issued as a promotional single.[18][19][20] The album's third single, the Hikaru Utada-assisted "Home" was released on March 9, 2026.[21]

A limited-edition bonus track CD featuring an alternate cover and the unreleased track "Reply To This" was listed on the official store[22] approximately one week prior to the album’s release, with a shared release date of 27 March 2026.

Track listing

Standard edition[23]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Changes"
3:04
2."Beat Yourself Up"
  • Puth
  • BloodPop
2:58
3."Cry" (featuring Kenny G)
  • Puth
  • Kenny G
  • BloodPop
3:07
4."Washed Up" 3:00
5."New Jersey" (featuring Ravyn Lenae) 2:15
6."Don't Meet Your Heroes" 3:18
7."Home" (featuring Hikaru Utada)
  • Puth
  • Utada
  • BloodPop
3:44
8."Hey Brother" 3:24
9."Sideways" (featuring Coco Jones) 3:55
10."Love in Exile" (featuring Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins) 3:17
11."Until It Happens to You" (featuring Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra) 3:23
12."I Used to Be Cringe" 2:34
Total length:37:59
Bonus Track CD[24]
No.TitleLength
13."Reply To This" 

References

  1. ^ "Charlie Puth Announces New Album Whatever's Clever!, Brings Out Jeff Goldblum For Cyndi Lauper Cover In LA". stereogum.com. October 18, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  2. ^ Hiatt, Brian (September 26, 2025). "Charlie Puth Debuts New Songs, Duets with Babyface at New York Club Show". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  3. ^ Buaa, Jane (October 6, 2025). "Charlie Puth's Overdue Jam Session". The New Yorker. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  4. ^ "Charlie Puth & Coco Jones Debut Stunning Duet "Sideways" Live". YouTube.
  5. ^ Atkinson, Katie (October 16, 2025). "Charlie Puth Announces 'Whatever's Clever!' Album & Reveals Big Life 'Changes' in Music Video: He's Going to Be a Dad". Billboard. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  6. ^ "Changes – Charlie Puth" (Press release). Warner Music Italy. October 16, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2026 – via EarOne.
  7. ^ Blistein, Jon. "Charlie Puth Embraces Big 'Changes' on First Single From New Album, 'Whatever's Clever!'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  8. ^ ABC News (October 23, 2025). Charlie Puth discusses new album and the big changes he's facing becoming a father. Retrieved November 29, 2025 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Cuevas, Gabi (October 17, 2025). "Charlie Puth reveals latest "Changes"; a new album and baby on the way » // MELODIC Magazine". Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  10. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  11. ^ Johnson, Laura. "Charlie Puth Announces New Album 'Whatever's Clever!', Shares First Single Changes - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  12. ^ Hoepfner, Fran (October 16, 2025). "Charlie Puth's New Video Is a Low-Key Pregnancy Announcement". Vulture. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  13. ^ Iasimone, Ashley (October 20, 2025). "Fans Choose Charlie Puth's 'Changes' as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  14. ^ Hiatt, Brian. "Charlie Puth Interview: New Album, Taylor Swift, and The Super Bowl". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  15. ^ Brandle, Lars (January 16, 2026). "Charlie Puth's 'Beat Yourself Up' is a trip back in time: Stream it now". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  16. ^ "Beat Yourself Up – Charlie Puth" (Press release). Warner Music Italy. January 16, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026 – via EarOne.
  17. ^ Atkinson, Katie (February 8, 2026). "Charlie Puth Performs National Anthem at 2026 Super Bowl". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  18. ^ "Charlie Puth Releases 'Cry' featuring Kenny G ahead of Super Bowl performance" (PDF) (Press release). Atlantic Records. February 6, 2026. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
  19. ^ Go, Mayks; Regis, Ralph (February 6, 2026). "8 New Songs You Should Tune In To This Week: Zayn, Eliza Maturan, Illest Morena, Joji, And More". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  20. ^ Smith, Carl (February 6, 2026). "New Music Friday: sombr, ZAYN, Joji, Niall Horan and more". Official Chart. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  21. ^ Kaufman, Gil (March 9, 2026). "Charlie Puth pines for his long-distance love in moody video for 'Home' single featuring Hikaru Utada". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 9, 2026. Retrieved March 9, 2026. The singer dropped the third single from his upcoming fourth studio album, Whatever's Clever!, on Monday morning (March 9) and it finds him teaming up with Japanese pop star Hikaru Utada for a story about distance making the heart grow sadder.
  22. ^ "Whatever's Clever! (Bonus Track CD)". Charlie Puth Official Store. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
  23. ^ Puth, Charlie (March 29, 2026). "Whatever's Clever!". Retrieved March 9, 2026 – via Apple Music.
  24. ^ Puth, Charlie (March 29, 2026). "Whatever's Clever! (Bonus Track CD)". Charlie Puth Official Store. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
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