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GRAE Breaks Boundaries and Builds Empires In ‘7 Minutes ‘Til Heaven’

Published

1 year ago

June 17, 2025

GRAE just dropped the album of her career—and we’re still catching our breath.

7 Minutes ‘Til Heaven is the bold, genre-defying, emotionally fearless project we didn’t know we needed this year. After teasing us with killer singles like “Dark Energy”, “Cha-Ching”, and the anthemic “God In A Woman”, Canadian alt-pop queen GRAE delivers a full-length that actually lives up to the hype—and then some.

This album slaps. But it also thinks. And feels. And screams when it needs to.

The sound is a perfect storm of synth-pop, indie, and alt-glam. Think moody basslines, dreamy vocals, and retro vibes—but with a modern bite. Imagine if Prince, Madonna, and Lorde threw a late-night studio session in 2025—that’s the energy GRAE brings here.

The opener “American Dream” instantly hooks you in with Apollonia’s iconic voice—a major flex and the perfect intro to the record’s themes of identity, fame, and self-reinvention. Then “Dark Energy” hits, and suddenly you’re speeding through the night, windows down, feelings up.

Standouts? Too many to count, but here’s a few:

“Cha-Ching” is a Vegas fever dream that pulls back the glitter curtain to show you the truth underneath.
“Fantasy” hits hard if you’ve ever felt lost between your public face and private reality.
“Wet Dream” is wild, unfiltered fun—like a midnight swim in a synthwave ocean.
And “Hollywood” closes it all with cinematic grace, leaving you in your feels (but in a good way).

Let’s also talk about Apollonia. Yes, that Apollonia—from Purple Rain. Her spoken-word moments on the album don’t just add aesthetic—they tie the whole story together. Each interlude feels like a wise whisper from a femme icon reminding you to stay powerful and stay true.

GRAE’s vocals? Silky when they need to be, fierce when they want to be. Her lyrics? Personal, poetic, but totally relatable. You’ll be quoting lines for your IG captions for weeks.

What makes 7 Minutes ‘Til Heaven so refreshing is how fearless it is. GRAE doesn’t just push the envelope—she rips it open and mails you a love letter from her soul. It’s vulnerable, it’s empowering, it’s weird in all the best ways.

This isn’t just a glow-up. This is a full-on artistic rebirth.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering her, this album will grab you and not let go. Add it to your playlist, blast it in your headphones, and get ready to fall head over heels for one of the boldest voices in pop right now.

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Alivia Clark Brings the Energy on “Dancing In Circles”

Published

14 hours ago

September 18, 2026

Meikhel Philogene

Photo by Maya Bonham Carter (@mayabcfilms)

In April, singer-songwriter and actress Alivia Clark released the breathtaking single, “Breathless.” The budding songstress now closes out the summer and kicks off the fall with “Dancing In Circles.” The Dance-Pop anthem is marked by its pulsating, intoxicating rhythm and Alivia Clark’s polished, sultry vocals.

“Dancing In Circles” is a groove-led up-tempo record that is fun and uber-catchy. The euphoric song’s sensual vibe accentuates the track’s theme of blissful yet wary seduction and temptation. “‘Dancing In Circles’ explores the push and pull of attraction and is about being stuck in a cycle with someone that you know isn’t good for you, but the chemistry makes it impossible to let go.” Alivia Clark continues, “There’s something so addictive about that feeling, you know that you’re going around in circles, but part of you doesn’t want to stop.”