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

Published

10 months 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 Drops New Electropop Song “Breathless”

Published

4 hours ago

April 18, 2026

Meikhel Philogene

Soon-to-be superstar Alivia Clark makes her triumphant return following a one-year hiatus. The multifaceted talent showcases her sonic evolution through her new single, “Breathless.” “Breathless” is a culmination of genres, most notably EDM/House and Pop. The Dance-Pop, Electropop song has an R&B/Soul flair, demonstrating Alivia Clark’s versatility and immense artistry.

“Breathless” is a booming, fun feminine anthem. Alivia Clark’s sultry, seductive vocals pair well with the song’s thumping, up-tempo instrumentation. The flirtatious, sensual jam is a late-night bop that is passionate and carefree. “‘Breathless’ captures the intoxicating feeling of losing control in a moment of desire.” Alivia Clark continues, “The song lives in that space between vulnerability and power – where emotions hit harder than logic.”

Follow Alivia Clark on Instagram (@alivia314) and TikTok (@aliviaaaclark).