Chappell Roan joins Olivia Rodrigo on 'Expectations' remix
Chappell Roan has appeared on another artist's song for the first time, joining Olivia Rodrigo on a remix of "Expectations". The pair described how the collaboration came together in a joint interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe. Billboard
Roan said the verse was the first feature she had ever done. A feature is a guest appearance by one artist on another artist's track. "I love making things a little gay," she said when talking about her contribution.
Rodrigo said Roan was with her in the studio while she was writing the second verse. She was telling Roan about her experiences dating men. Roan answered: "you need to start dating girls."
That exchange stayed in the room. Rodrigo said she kept writing with Roan beside her.
Rodrigo said she first wrote "Expectations" as a mantra song, a track listeners could repeat back to themselves. She pointed to Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE." as the kind of direct, chant-like record she had in mind. It was a favourite reference for the tone she wanted.
She added that Roan's "attitude and swagger" shaped the song as it developed. Roan's delivery gave her a model for confidence in the vocal.
The original version of "Expectations" debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, the US singles chart, in June 2026. It appears on Rodrigo's third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love", which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the US albums chart.
Apple Music published the full conversation as "Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan: “expectations”, Music Video & Daisy Chains | Zane Lowe Interview" on its official YouTube channel. Apple Music
The remix is also getting a physical release. Rodrigo's official store lists a CD of "expectations" featuring Chappell Roan, with the tracklist showing "expectations (featuring Chappell Roan)". Olivia Rodrigo's official store
A first pressing is offered on "LA behavior" translucent blue 7-inch vinyl in a blue colour variant. The UK shop gives October 16, 2026 as the release date for the CD. Olivia Rodrigo's UK shop
What makes this stand out is how directly both singers link the song to that studio conversation. One was writing about dating men. The other was urging a different path. The remix keeps both voices on the same track.
