Espresso

Overview
Espresso is not an album by Sabrina Carpenter; it is a 2024 single released April 11, 2024, serving as the leading track from her sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet. The song became a cornerstone of Carpenter’s mainstream breakthrough in 2024. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/espresso-mw0004274683))

Recording History
- Recording studios and locations: Flow Studios (Chailland, France); The Perch (Calabasas, California); The Nest (Nashville, Tennessee). ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/994e17d8-f537-4999-9ab4-2043378cbd77))
- Personnel: Julian Bunetta (producer, engineer, mixer); Amy Allen and Steph Jones (co-writers/background vocals); Jeff Gunnell (engineer/mixer); Nathan Dantzler (mastering). ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/994e17d8-f537-4999-9ab4-2043378cbd77))
- Recording dates/sessions: Release dated 2024; session dates are not publicly disclosed, but the track was part of the 2024 Short n’ Sweet cycle. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/994e17d8-f537-4999-9ab4-2043378cbd77))
- Notable techniques: An immersive Dolby Atmos mix exists for Espresso, illustrating a multichannel treatment beyond the standard stereo cut. ([musicbrainz.org](https://musicbrainz.org/release/dc08d8e3-18b9-45ce-a741-54d2bf2f0a21))

Chart Performance & Recognition
- UK: Debuted in the Top 10 and reached No. 1, becoming Carpenter’s first UK Number 1 single and spending multiple weeks atop the chart. ([officialcharts.com](https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/sabrina-carpenter-espresso/?utm_source=openai))
- United States: Debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 (week of April 27, 2024) and peaked at No. 3 (week of June 22, 2024). ([ca.billboard.com](https://ca.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/post-malone-morgan-wallen-rule-hot-100-for-fifth-week-sabrina-carpenter-claims-two-in-top-three?bil=554&debugld=stickybtest&q=Fay+Olson-Vickery&utm_source=openai))
- Global: Topped the Billboard Global 200 chart. ([ca.billboard.com](https://ca.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/post-malone-morgan-wallen-sabrina-carpenter-number-one-global-charts-1235688085/?utm_source=openai))
- Certifications: Espresso is listed in the RIAA Gold single category for 2024. ([riaa.com](https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GP_Year-Ends-Best_2024.pdf))
- Critical reception: Covered as a pivotal release contributing to Carpenter’s Grammy conversation and mainstream momentum. ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/sabrina-carpenter-short-n-sweet-new-album-career/?utm_source=openai))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Influence: The track’s chart success helped propel Short n’ Sweet into the spotlight, reinforcing Carpenter’s breakout year. ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/sabrina-carpenter-short-n-sweet-new-album-career/?utm_source=openai))
- Notable trivia: The song’s coffee-themed branding extended into promotions tied to the era, including media references and a coffee-tinged cultural moment. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso_%28song%29?utm_source=openai))
- Today: Espresso is regarded as a defining lead single that helped establish Carpenter as a top-tier pop artist in 2024, with sustained UK and global chart presence. ([officialcharts.com](https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/sabrina-carpenters-espresso-named-uks-official-song-of-the-summer-2024/?utm_source=openai))

Espresso remains a single rather than an album, but it functioned as a flagship track that shaped Sabrina Carpenter’s 2024–2025 mainstream recognition.