I'd Rather Be Alone by Tinashe: meaning, release, credits and chart history

I'd Rather Be Alone by Tinashe is a song from her eighth studio album Popstar, released on September 10, 2026. It is an electro-ballad that explores the emotional aftermath of a breakup. The track was released as the fourth single from the album and the first promotional single, following 'Too Easy', 'Crash Out', and 'Melatonin'. It marks a more vulnerable side of Tinashe's R&B-oriented sound, according to Alicia Urrea of Billboard. The song was released by Tinashe Music, Nice Life Recording Company, and Atlantic Records. It was produced by Tinashe and others, with no specific producer named in the sources. A music video was released alongside the song. The song did not enter any official charts, and there is no record of chart performance or critical reception in the sources. No statistics, dates, or quotes from critics or official chart bodies are available in the provided sources.

Credits: Written by Tinashe. Produced by Tinashe. Label: Tinashe Music, Nice Life Recording Company, Atlantic Records.

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Where to listen

"I'd Rather Be Alone" by Tinashe is on Apple Music. Use the buttons in the song box at the top of this guide to play it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer or TIDAL. What each service offers can differ by country.