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]]>Sam Smith delivered the first SNL performance of 2023 alongside Kim Petras. This rendition of “Unholy” was pretty tame compared to some of their other performances, but that added to its charm.
We can count on Karol G to knock it out of the park every time she hits the stage, and she impressed us with two completely different takes on “Tus Gafitas” and “Mientras Me Curo Del Cora “ during her time on SNL.
Bad Bunny is the only SNL host to pull double duty in 2023, and he delivered an epic performance of “Un Preview” and “Monaco” in addition to hosting the show.
Olivia Rodrigo brought pop-punk energy to the SNL stage with a theatrical rendition of “All-American B—h”, which included everything from glass breaking to cake smashing.
Tate McRae gave us one of the biggest viral hits of 2023 with “Greedy” and her amazing dance skills were on full display in this electrifying live performance.
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]]>The post Tate McRae’s “Think Later” is a Solid Pop Album That Doesn’t Break New Ground appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>McRae rose to prominence during her time on So You Think You Can Dance and has been hailed as the next main pop girl and triple threat following the release of her viral hit “Greedy”. This song did a great job setting the stage for her sophomore album Think Later, followed by the catchy breakup anthem “Exes” as its second single.
McRae described Think Later as an album about “the all-too-relatable feelings of falling in love and embracing the raw emotions that you experience as a result of leading with your intuition and heart”—and it shows. Relationship drama, breakups, and unrequited love are some of the most common themes explored on this album, and McRee rarely strays from them.
Despite exploring all-familiar themes and giving us a number of songs that will fade away after the first listen, Think Later still does a great job showcasing McRee’s talent. The first half is the album’s strong suit, and she knocks it out of the park with the trifecta of “Cut My Hair”, “Greedy”, and “Run for the Hills” at the very start.
The second half is less memorable, and the album’s ballads feel like fillers, which is quite disappointing when you consider that she broke into the scene with the gut-wrenching “You Broke Me First”. McRae herself said herself that “sad girl bit got a little boring”, so it’s not a shocker to see her leave this era behind.
Think Later sees the young singer fully embrace her new sound and confidently walk into the next stage of her career. She’s certainly not breaking any new ground with her sophomore effort, but we’ll still have fun watching her dance her way to the top.
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]]>Nicki Minaj’s long-awaited album Pink Friday 2 finally hit the shelves this week, and it was worth the wait! This album has given us countless epic songs, but “Pink Friday Girls”, which samples Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, is definitely one of the standouts.
Tate McRae also knocked it out of the park with her sophomore album “Think Later”. The Canadian singer is living up to the title of the next pop princess, and “Run for the Hills” is one of the best songs that her second studio album has in store.
This week has also been amazing for fans of R&B, with Griff’s “Astronaut”, Tems’s “Not An Angel”, and “Risk It All” by Usher and H.E.R. from The Color Purple making it to our list.
New songs by Alec Benjamin, Green Day, Fletcher, Peso Pluma, and Anitta also made the cut, so stick around to hear them out!
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]]>The post Tate McRae Shares Tracklist of Her Sophomore Album “Think Later” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>McRae teased the release of Think Later earlier this month and described the writing process behind it as “one of the most stressful, exciting, nerve-racking, and fun things” she’s ever gone through.
The album announcement was accompanied by a press release that revealed Think Later would explore “the all-too-relatable feelings of falling in love and embracing the raw emotions that you experience as a result of leading with your intuition and heart.”
McRae gave us a taste of things to come with the lead single “Greedy”, which became a viral hit and topped the Billboard Global 200 after climbing up the charts around the world. It was followed by the second single “Exes”, and McRae finally shared the album’s full tracklist on social media.
Think Later will feature a total of 14 songs, including “Run for the Hills”, “Hurt My Feelings”, We’re Not Alike”, and “Think Later”. It will be released on December 8, and McRae is planning to promote it with a world tour across Europe, North, America, and Oceania in 2024.
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]]>After months of anticipation, the country legend Dolly Parton finally dropped her highly-anticipated album Rockstar—and it was worth waiting for. Her first dive into the rock’n’roll genre is a worthy endeavor and it gave us many amazing collaborations, including the cover of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” feat. P!nk & Brandi Carlile.
It’s only fitting to kick off our list with an amazing girl power collaboration since it’s been an epic week for female vocalists overall. Some of our favorite pop and R&B girlies made it to our list this week, including Tate McRae with “Exes”, “Ari Lennox” with Get Close, and Reneé Rapp with “I Do”.
The rest of our list is equally impressive, so stick around to discover new music by the indie groups Bleachers and Boygenius, the new A-list remix of Tyla’s “Water”, and K-pop band Red Velvet’s new bop “Chill Kill”.
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]]>The post Tate McRae Announces Her Sophomore Album “Think Later” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>McRae took to social media to share the cover of her second studio album, and revealed it will explore the highest highs and the lowest lows she got to experience by the age of 20.
“Writing this whole thing was one of the most stressful, exciting, nerve-racking, and fun things I’ve ever gone through. For the first time in my life, I lived this year a little less with my head and a little more with my intuition – and I really hope you guys can feel that through the music,” wrote McRae on Instagram.
Think Later will be released on December 8 via RCA Records, and McRae created a lot of buzz for this record with its lead single “Greedy”. This song is her highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart so far at No. 14, in addition to hitting the top 10 in several countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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]]>This week brought several amazing new albums our way, and Mitski’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We is definitely the most exciting new release. This LP features a total of 11 songs – each one deserving of a spot on our list – but “My Love Mine All Mine” is our personal favorite.
Diddy also surprised us with his first album in years, The Love Album: Off the Grid, which features countless A-list collaborations. “Other One Of Me” was released as its latest single and it saw the iconic rapper join forces with The Weeknd, 21 Savage, and French Montana.
The rest of our list features an interesting mix of genres, ranging from hip-hop and EDM to pop and alternative rock. Drake’s collaboration with SZA, “Slime You Out”, is one of the week’s buzziest new releases, but our list also includes new music from Doja Cat, Tate McRae, Sia, Sufjan Stevens, and All Time Low.
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]]>The post Top 5 “Saturday Night Live” Performances of 2023 appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Sam Smith delivered the first SNL performance of 2023 alongside Kim Petras. This rendition of “Unholy” was pretty tame compared to some of their other performances, but that added to its charm.
We can count on Karol G to knock it out of the park every time she hits the stage, and she impressed us with two completely different takes on “Tus Gafitas” and “Mientras Me Curo Del Cora “ during her time on SNL.
Bad Bunny is the only SNL host to pull double duty in 2023, and he delivered an epic performance of “Un Preview” and “Monaco” in addition to hosting the show.
Olivia Rodrigo brought pop-punk energy to the SNL stage with a theatrical rendition of “All-American B—h”, which included everything from glass breaking to cake smashing.
Tate McRae gave us one of the biggest viral hits of 2023 with “Greedy” and her amazing dance skills were on full display in this electrifying live performance.
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]]>The post Tate McRae’s “Think Later” is a Solid Pop Album That Doesn’t Break New Ground appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>McRae rose to prominence during her time on So You Think You Can Dance and has been hailed as the next main pop girl and triple threat following the release of her viral hit “Greedy”. This song did a great job setting the stage for her sophomore album Think Later, followed by the catchy breakup anthem “Exes” as its second single.
McRae described Think Later as an album about “the all-too-relatable feelings of falling in love and embracing the raw emotions that you experience as a result of leading with your intuition and heart”—and it shows. Relationship drama, breakups, and unrequited love are some of the most common themes explored on this album, and McRee rarely strays from them.
Despite exploring all-familiar themes and giving us a number of songs that will fade away after the first listen, Think Later still does a great job showcasing McRee’s talent. The first half is the album’s strong suit, and she knocks it out of the park with the trifecta of “Cut My Hair”, “Greedy”, and “Run for the Hills” at the very start.
The second half is less memorable, and the album’s ballads feel like fillers, which is quite disappointing when you consider that she broke into the scene with the gut-wrenching “You Broke Me First”. McRae herself said herself that “sad girl bit got a little boring”, so it’s not a shocker to see her leave this era behind.
Think Later sees the young singer fully embrace her new sound and confidently walk into the next stage of her career. She’s certainly not breaking any new ground with her sophomore effort, but we’ll still have fun watching her dance her way to the top.
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>Nicki Minaj’s long-awaited album Pink Friday 2 finally hit the shelves this week, and it was worth the wait! This album has given us countless epic songs, but “Pink Friday Girls”, which samples Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, is definitely one of the standouts.
Tate McRae also knocked it out of the park with her sophomore album “Think Later”. The Canadian singer is living up to the title of the next pop princess, and “Run for the Hills” is one of the best songs that her second studio album has in store.
This week has also been amazing for fans of R&B, with Griff’s “Astronaut”, Tems’s “Not An Angel”, and “Risk It All” by Usher and H.E.R. from The Color Purple making it to our list.
New songs by Alec Benjamin, Green Day, Fletcher, Peso Pluma, and Anitta also made the cut, so stick around to hear them out!
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]]>The post Tate McRae Shares Tracklist of Her Sophomore Album “Think Later” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>McRae teased the release of Think Later earlier this month and described the writing process behind it as “one of the most stressful, exciting, nerve-racking, and fun things” she’s ever gone through.
The album announcement was accompanied by a press release that revealed Think Later would explore “the all-too-relatable feelings of falling in love and embracing the raw emotions that you experience as a result of leading with your intuition and heart.”
McRae gave us a taste of things to come with the lead single “Greedy”, which became a viral hit and topped the Billboard Global 200 after climbing up the charts around the world. It was followed by the second single “Exes”, and McRae finally shared the album’s full tracklist on social media.
Think Later will feature a total of 14 songs, including “Run for the Hills”, “Hurt My Feelings”, We’re Not Alike”, and “Think Later”. It will be released on December 8, and McRae is planning to promote it with a world tour across Europe, North, America, and Oceania in 2024.
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>After months of anticipation, the country legend Dolly Parton finally dropped her highly-anticipated album Rockstar—and it was worth waiting for. Her first dive into the rock’n’roll genre is a worthy endeavor and it gave us many amazing collaborations, including the cover of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” feat. P!nk & Brandi Carlile.
It’s only fitting to kick off our list with an amazing girl power collaboration since it’s been an epic week for female vocalists overall. Some of our favorite pop and R&B girlies made it to our list this week, including Tate McRae with “Exes”, “Ari Lennox” with Get Close, and Reneé Rapp with “I Do”.
The rest of our list is equally impressive, so stick around to discover new music by the indie groups Bleachers and Boygenius, the new A-list remix of Tyla’s “Water”, and K-pop band Red Velvet’s new bop “Chill Kill”.
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]]>The post Tate McRae Announces Her Sophomore Album “Think Later” appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>McRae took to social media to share the cover of her second studio album, and revealed it will explore the highest highs and the lowest lows she got to experience by the age of 20.
“Writing this whole thing was one of the most stressful, exciting, nerve-racking, and fun things I’ve ever gone through. For the first time in my life, I lived this year a little less with my head and a little more with my intuition – and I really hope you guys can feel that through the music,” wrote McRae on Instagram.
Think Later will be released on December 8 via RCA Records, and McRae created a lot of buzz for this record with its lead single “Greedy”. This song is her highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart so far at No. 14, in addition to hitting the top 10 in several countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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]]>The post Best New Songs of the Week appeared first on Hot Pop Today.
]]>This week brought several amazing new albums our way, and Mitski’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We is definitely the most exciting new release. This LP features a total of 11 songs – each one deserving of a spot on our list – but “My Love Mine All Mine” is our personal favorite.
Diddy also surprised us with his first album in years, The Love Album: Off the Grid, which features countless A-list collaborations. “Other One Of Me” was released as its latest single and it saw the iconic rapper join forces with The Weeknd, 21 Savage, and French Montana.
The rest of our list features an interesting mix of genres, ranging from hip-hop and EDM to pop and alternative rock. Drake’s collaboration with SZA, “Slime You Out”, is one of the week’s buzziest new releases, but our list also includes new music from Doja Cat, Tate McRae, Sia, Sufjan Stevens, and All Time Low.
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