I’m so over brat

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Charli XCX’s BRAT was more than just a critical success in 2024 — it was a cultural shift. Blending underground rave, hyperpop, and club influences, BRAT dominated Album of the Year lists, swept major awards, and redefined what mainstream pop could sound like. From TikTok virality to political memes, it proved that the underground doesn’t stay underground for long.

Timestamps:
0:00 intro
1:25 chapter one: Charli vs. pop
7:48 chapter two: the brat breakthrough
13:46 chapter three: pop’s lifeline
17:21 end

#Middle8 #charli #brat #VideoEssay #MusicDocumentary #hyperpop

Written by Middle 8