Gomez embarked on the Stars Dance Tour later that year, which was set to cross several continents, including dates in Asia and Oceania. The album was well received commercially, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. In July 2013, Gomez released her debut solo album, Stars Dance. Furthermore, Gomez embarked on a concert tour, titled Revival Tour in May 2016, which visited North America, Asia and Oceania, before it was cancelled in August 2016 following Gomez facing health issues due to her diagnosis with lupus. To promote the album, Gomez performed the songs in several televised appearances, including The Today Show, the 2015 American Music Awards and the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. With its singles ' Good for You' (featuring rapper ASAP Rocky) and ' Same Old Love' both reaching number five and ' Hands to Myself' charting at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, Revival is further distinguished as Gomez's first record to house multiple top 10 singles in the United States all of which became her first three number-one singles on the Mainstream Top 40 chart.

It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting one million album-equivalent units (including albums sales, streaming and track-equivalent units) sold in the United States. Elsewhere, the album also charted within the top ten of twenty territories, including Canada, Brazil, France, Mexico and Australia. Revival debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking Gomez's second consecutive number-one album in the United States, following Stars Dance (2013). The album was included in several year-end best music lists by publications. Upon its release, Revival received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its production, lyrical content, and sultry sound. Lyrically, the album discusses themes of love and confidence. Revival is primarily a dance-pop and electropop record, that is connected by a tropical beach sound.

As executive producers, Gomez, Danny D and Tim Blacksmith collaborated with Hit-Boy, Rock Mafia, and Stargate to achieve Gomez's new desired sound. The album reflects her journey since 2013, including the media scrutiny of her personal life. Gomez co-wrote twelve of its sixteen tracks. The record was influenced by a range of artists, particularly Christina Aguilera and her album Stripped (2002).

Preparation for the album began in 2014, when Gomez left her previous label Hollywood Records. It was released on October 9, 2015, by Interscope and Polydor Records, her first album released through that label. Revival is the second solo studio album by American singer Selena Gomez.

Selena gomez revival album art work