LISA Shares a Heartfelt Note to Her Family in Her New Fortnite Collaboration
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LISA, the talented singer-rapper from BLACKPINK, is set to make her mark in the gaming world as the Icon for season 12 of Fortnite Festival. The event kicks off on Saturday, November 29, as part of the Starlux Music Pass. This collaboration includes an exclusive in-game virtual performance alongside outfits, accessories, and music from her solo debut album, Alter Ego, presented as Jam Tracks.
“I’m always looking for fun, new ways to reach my fans, and I love when music, gaming, and fashion mix together,” LISA told Billboard. “Fortnite is the perfect place for all of that. I had so much fun creating my outfit designs, based on the different characters from my album Alter Ego, and making sure everything was personal and authentic!”
LISA’s commitment to this collaboration extends beyond performance; she aimed to incorporate personal touches into the game. Observant fans may have recognized her tribute in the trailer for the new season, released on November 24.
“When Fortnite asked me what I wanted in this collab, I immediately thought of my cats,” she revealed. “My pets are such a big part of my life, and so the Back Bling is a little love letter to Louis! It’s my way of bringing a part of my family into Fortnite.”
In the trailer, LISA’s cat is seen riding on her back as she navigates the game on a motorcycle and showcases her dance moves on stage.
“I love how creative everyone gets with their collabs, and the best part is seeing people bring a piece of themselves into the game,” she noted, acknowledging fellow artists like Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, who have also collaborated with Fortnite. “Ariana Grande included her pet as a Back Bling, which I thought was so cute!”
LISA also emphasized her active involvement in the project, explaining, “I got to work with the Fortnite team, from the art direction to song selection. For songs, I wanted a good mix coming from Alter Ego.” The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 in March. “’Rockstar’ is for the attitude, ‘New Woman’ for a bold and confident energy, ‘FUTW (Vixi Solo Version)’ for a moody vibe.”
“We also used the real dances in emotes, too,” she added. “The FUTW and Rockstar emotes are very similar to the actual music videos. The Rockstar emote even has a motorcycle as part of it.”
LISA expressed her excitement about the collaboration’s creative possibilities. “What I love about Fortnite is that you can create anything,” she said. “I really wanted to show the bold attitude of Alter Ego for this collab. The FUTW emote was definitely a highlight for me! Adding those flash accents made every dance move feel exciting.”
Although LISA is not the first musician to collaborate with Fortnite, she is the first member of BLACKPINK to do so. While she refrained from naming other potential Icons, she expressed her desire to see her fellow bandmates join her in the game. “Those are my girls, and it’d be so cool to see all of us together in Fortnite!” she enthused.
