Tinashe performs medley on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

Singer-songwriter Tinashe performed on NBC's The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. UPI reported that the 33-year-old artist performed a medley of her songs Popstar and Melatonin on Tuesday's episode of the late-night program. Pitchfork also reported that she performed the two tracks from her new record on the broadcast. [1][2][7]

Pitchfork reported that the performance included a brief orchestral version of the title track followed by the dance-pop single Melatonin. Pitchfork added that Tinashe appeared to pay a brief homage during the set to Janet Jackson's 1994 Saturday Night Live performance of the song Throb. [2]

The songs Popstar and Melatonin are included on Tinashe's album Popstar, which UPI reported was released in late September. According to UPI, the album features 16 total tracks, including the singles Too Easy, Crash Out, and Pillow Fight. [1]

Tinashe began her music career in her teens before releasing her debut single 2 On in 2014. She released several studio albums before parting ways with RCA Records in 2019 to release music as an independent artist, including the 2024 album Quantum Baby. Pitchfork reported that she is scheduled to take her Popstar tour on the road next spring. [2][10]