We praised Charli XCX's latest bubblegum pop creation, Pop 2, for its dreamy, hairbrush microphone-inspiring sentiment. As its title suggests, the album is pure, crystallized pop music. Charli sees classic 2000s-era pop from a modern lens, but Pop 2 truly sparkles in its carefully curated group of collaborators. Here are some of our favorite features for you to check out:
Kim Petras (@kimpetras)
German pop star
As heard on: "Unlock it"
Makes: Sunny-n-sweet pop
Our favorite song: "I Don't Want It All"
Related | Kim Petras: Most Likely to Dominate the Pop Charts
Dorian Electra (@dorianelectra)
Texas singer, songwriter, and performance artist
As heard on: "Femmebot"
Makes: Funky, synthy, status quo-questioning dance jams
Our favorite song: "Drag"
CupcakKe (@cupcakkeafreakk)
Viral Chicago rapper
As heard on: "I Got It"
Makes: Dirty rap about everything from S&M to social issues and personal struggle
Our favorite song: "LGBT"
Related | Beautiful People: CupcakKe Deserves to Rule the World
Pabllo Vittar (@pabllovittar)
Brazilian singer and drag queen
As heard on: "I Got It"
Makes: Radio-ready Latin pop
Our favorite song: "K.O."
Alma (@cyberalma)
Finnish singer/songwriter
As heard on: "Out Of My Head"
Makes: Pop ballads with soul
Our favorite song: "Dye My Hair"
Brooke Candy (@brookecandy)
Singer-stylist-artist extraordinaire
As heard on: "I Got It"
Makes: Music that doesn't settle into one genre
Our favorite song: "Volcano"
Related | Welcome to the Feral, Freaky World of Brooke Candy
Photo via Charli XCX
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