Clarity - Kim Petras
Kim Petras is one of pops most promising star, and âClarityâ proves this.
Being regularly regarded as pop princess and having your music reach more than 100 million streams only at the age of 27. It sounds like Kim as at the high of her career and It can only get bigger from here.
With a unique songwriting skill, glamorous pop-trap production with hints of EDM and a devoted fanbase, Kim Petras has what it takes to be 2020â˛s greatest popstars. Compared to fellow popstars Charli XCX and Slayyyter, the trio teamed up for a song called âClickâ (remix).Â
Music in 2020 has had a great representation within the LGBTQ+ and black community. Lil Nas X, a gay rapper had the longest running #1 hit, surpassing Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey. Lizzo, an âobeseâ black women hitting the charts with #1 hits like âTruth Hurtsâ. AND finally, Kim Petras is one of the first transgender artists to hit mainstream (alongside SOPHIE).
Kimâs music and persona reaches heavy (and sometimes dark) topics about mental health and love. Her music contains both modern and nostalgic hints with inspirations of recent pop icons like BeyoncĂŠ, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.
Song Breakdown:
1. Clarity
A great start to the record. The lyrics are full of self-acceptance and confidence. Itâs about having Clarity and not worrying what people have to say to you. I love the melody and when the production hits new highs.
2. Icy
Considered the lead single of the album, Icy was one of my most streamed song of the past decade. The hook is catching, and lyrics contain depth. The music video is stunning with clear inspirations towards pop stars like Madonna.
3. Got My Number
This song grew on me. Itâs not my favourite, not my least favourite. The lyrics are cringe and the production is nothing special. Meh.. thatâs it.
4. Sweet Spot
This song sounds very.. Kylie Minogue. Well, there is nothing wrong with that... I guess. Nothing new.. same olâ shit.
5. Personal Hell
This is it. This is my hype song. Definitely in my top 5 songs from the album. The lyrics shocked me on the first listen, especially the lyrics âonly you can make me come----- aliveâ. The production is gorgeous and âpop perfectionâ.Â
6. Broken
Kim perfectly capsulated brokenness and loneliness in this song. Itâs beautiful, itâs art, itâs unapologetically Kim Petras. The music video is beautiful and she perfectly embodies her pain and pours her soul into the song
7. All I Do Is Cry
While listening to this record, I related to most of the song. The feelings of pettiness, happiness and sadness. I badly relate to this song. It's probably my favourite of the album, if not itâs in my top 3. She makes singing out so easy (itâs not) and sings beautifully over a soft guitar rift.
8. Do Me
This song is the embodiment of the word SEX. The lyrics show that Kim has left her bad past behind and moved on. The production is explosive. The high vocals at the end give me chills. All around a good song.
9. Meet The Parents
This song is sassy, this song is petty, this song is the equivalent of 7 Rings... and I LOVE IT! Kim stands up for feminism and speaks on toxic masculinity. Itâs an average song.
10. Another One
The song is about being fully invested in one relationship where Kim doesnât want her partner to be with another one, and instead be hers completely. Itâs a pretty change from not caring about love to finding the perfect one.
11. Blow It All
Beginning with a guitar riff, Petras' subject matter takes us to why in our hearts we do the things we do. itâs something everybody can relate to. It gives me SERIOUS Taylor Swift vibes.
12. Shininâ
The closing track on the album, another standout track. Kim admitted on twitter that it is devoted to her fans. A perfect ending to a perfect pop album.
Final Thoughts:
This album came out at the perfect time in my life. This album gave me love, hope and I wouldnât change ANYTHING about it. This record shows that Kim is going to have a long and eventful career, we will be seeing more of Kim Petras. I can promise you that.
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