Katie Baser, whose outspoken Gen Z anthems have turned her social media popularity into sold-out tours and festival headline slots, is not your traditional pop star. And with the mixtape “Still Learning,” I’m not trying to be a pop star at all. Fueled by female rage, opener “I'm A Problem” kicks off the record with a signature style, with biting lyricism and a dance-friendly beat. Meanwhile, the sophisticated and sensual “Showgirl” opts for a more experimental approach, centering around jazz-inspired vocals. From fearlessly fighting back to her ex-lovers to embracing the imperfections in her life, the 21-year-old's vibrant personality weaves together an eclectic mix of influences in this fiercely honest story. He shines in his telling. Placing challenging breakthrough tracks “Pretty Boys” and “X&Y” alongside introspective, vulnerable songs, this mixtape is her 13-track expression of pure creative chaos.
From finding catharsis with the breakbeat-infused production of “Oh Well” to reveling in the unbridled confidence of the soaring “Choose Me” chorus, Katy's ability to embrace every aspect of adulthood has made her He continues to establish himself as a leading voice of the times. A new wave of artists. Still Learning, her third film in less than four years, offers early promise of what's to come, but if there's one thing it's already proven, it's that Katy rules. A pop vision that ignores this could not be clearer. .