US superstar singer Hilary Duff returns this summer with her breathtaking new single Stranger, released on Disney's Hollywood Records via the Angel Music Group on August 20th 2007.Stranger sees Hilary continue her musical reinvention with a funky eastern groove, crunching guitar riffs and intricate harmonies. Co-written by Hilary herself, the lyrics reveal a relationship that is picture perfect in public, but cold behind closed doors.Stranger is the second single to be taken from Hilary’s critically acclaimed electro album Dignity. Here’s what the UK critics said about this confident collection of cool pop:'Dignity sees Hilary metamorphose into a moody, electro princess. The best tracks hold their own against Kylie. Duff as ever is charmingly chameleon-like' The Guardian'It is pop of the sleekest kind. Hilary has been reinvented.' Music Week
'All in all this new direction works and might surprise a few ears.' The Sun
'She’s the hottest singer turned actress. Hilary’s fabulously camp new album will bring disco back with a feast of floor fillers.' Company Magazine
At 19, Hilary has matured into a sophisticated singer and songwriter. She co-wrote all the songs on Dignity, teaming up with Grammy-Award winning Kara Dioguardi (Gwen Stefani, Pussycat Dolls, Kelly Clarkson), as well as top producers/songwriters like Will.I.Am, Chico Bennett & Richard Vission (Madonna, Usher, The Killers), Tim & Bob (Nas, Jennifer Lopez), Fredwrecke (Snoop Dog, Eminem), and Rhett Lawrence.
Dignity debuted at No.4 in the USA, continuing Hilary’s amazing run of success. Her US No.1 solo debut album Metamorphosis sold 4 times platinum, followed by her self-titled and Most Wanted collections, both of which sold 3 million records.
In the UK Hilary has hit the Top 10 with songs Wake Up and So Yesterday. Her Most Wanted album has to date sold over 100,000 copies in the UK, achieving Gold status.
Hilary is currently in rehearsals for her upcoming world tour, due to hit UK shores this autumn.