Kim adds … “At the same time, I believe artists have the right to speak openly about how something makes them feel—especially when it’s as personal as your voice. These days, our voice is one of the few things we truly own. So when it feels like your voice is being borrowed, it strikes a deeply personal chord.”

JoJo released her version last week and Kim notes … “Bette Davis Eyes has been covered many times—by Kylie, Taylor, Gwyneth, and others—and I’ve always appreciated hearing different interpretations. When Donna Weiss, Jackie DeShannon’s co-writer, first brought me the song in 1980, I saw a chance to make it my own.

“I came up with a version of the melody that was unique to me and my voice. We brought together an incredible group of musicians, including Bill Cuomo—who, among other things, came up with that unforgettable synth lick—and we recorded the entire track live in one take. No overdubs, no manipulation. What you hear on that record is what we played. And the result was magic.”

Kim tells us … “I’m proud that my version of BDE still resonates, with over 130 million streams a year. And I’m excited to be releasing a new EP of remixes soon, featuring some amazing artists from the dance world.”