Gwen Stefani Releases Blazing Pharrell Produced Single, ‘Spark The Fire’- Listen Now

Vocally feisty and always stylish, Gwen Stefani has returned with her latest single, “Spark the Fire,” courtesy of producer Pharrell Williams. Stefani, probably best known for her empowering anthem “Hollaback Girl” and her uptempo tracks such as “The Sweet Escape,” has returned with a much different sound on her latest track.

Billboard highlights this stating, “[‘Spark the Fire’] has a thin, strange beat, combining an insistent triangle and an eclectic assortment of drum sounds,” also adding that Gwen Stefani “backs away from the sticky anthems on ‘Spark the Fire.'”

Stefani, who has been off the music scene for a lengthy time, has recently made strides to reignite her solo career by teaming up with Calvin Harris on “Baby Don’t Lie,” a track which has been met with an underwhelming response. Now with her third album set to drop, Gwen’s first single is sure to get the fire started, or at least party, for her fans who have been patiently awaiting her return.

Fans were recently given a taste of the new track when a portion was played in a new 30-second spot for the FIAT Gran Finale, and in addition Pharrell is said to have played the track live during a set.

Bradley Stern, contributor at Idolator, certainly is enthusiastic about the results of the efforts of renown producer and musical talents Williams and Stefani.

“‘The Voice’ judge and ‘What You Waiting For?’ icon is in a real fun mood on the twinkling bop, supplying hints of ‘The Sweet Escape’s’ ‘Yummy’ and L.A.M.B.’s original Pharrell collabo, ‘Hollaback Girl.’ It’s all sorts of silly and, if nothing else, certainly feels more like Gwen’s sliding back in her comfort zone above P’s zany beats. So much cooler when you do it, Gwen!”

Direct Lyrics agrees by assessing it as being fun, sassy, and catchy, and fairly notes that “it’s a bit ‘messy’ and ‘stupid’ but with this song it’s all about the fun. Don’t expect a clever message and just dance!”

You decide! Have a listen to “Spark the Fire.”

Stefani, who first came on the scene as the front woman for No Doubt, has not released a solo album since Sweet Escape, which became available back in 2006. The release of this latest track, which will soon be followed by Stefani’s third album, is surely the perfect bridge back to solo success for the timeless talent. “Spark the Fire” certainly lends itself to club goers looking to hit the dance floor to the sound of some truly magnetic beats.

Gwen Stefani continues to turn up the heat as many things, pop icon, red-lipped rocker, and let’s not forget her success as fashionista front-woman for her L.A.M.B. fashion line. “Sparking the fire” and bringing the heat is simply what she does best.