Artist: Tate McRae
Title: all the things i never said
Year: 2020
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Tate McRae came through with "all the things i never said" back in 2020, and honestly, this EP hit different from the start. With just five tracks clocking in at a sweet 15 minutes, she managed to create something that feels way bigger than its runtime suggests. The whole thing has this R&B-infused pop vibe that's both smooth and edgy, perfectly setting the stage for her raw, unfiltered storytelling. It's the kind of project that makes you stop what you're doing and actually listen.
What really makes this collection stand out is how McRae dives headfirst into vulnerability without making it feel heavy or overdone. Tracks like "that way" and "stupid" showcase her ability to turn messy emotions into something that's both personal and universally relatable. Her vocals walk this perfect line between sounding young and wise beyond her years, which is honestly pretty impressive for a debut. The production keeps things sleek and modern without drowning out the emotional core of each song.
The beauty of this EP lies in how it invites you to fill in the blanks with your own experiences. McRae's honest approach to songwriting creates space for listeners to see themselves in these stories, whether you're dealing with complicated feelings or just trying to figure things out. It's the kind of music that grows on you with each listen, revealing new layers every time you press play. For a first major statement, "all the things i never said" proves that sometimes the most powerful things come in small packages. -
Tate McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer from Calgary who first gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on So You Think You Can Dance at age 13 in 2016. She started releasing music professionally in 2020 after being signed by RCA Records, initially working in pop and electronic-influenced sounds before developing a more mainstream pop direction. Her breakthrough came with the viral hit “You Broke Me First” in 2020, followed by massive success with “Greedy” in 2023, which topped charts worldwide and helped establish her as a major pop star. McRae has released three studio albums, with her latest So Close to What (2025) debuting at number one on both the Canadian Albums Chart and US Billboard 200, and she achieved her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one as a featured artist on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want.” Her sound is similar to artists like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish, blending catchy pop melodies with introspective lyrics and strong dance elements influenced by her background as a professional dancer.