Review
Tate McRae's 'So Close To What' is giving us everything we needed in 2025! This 15-track collection sees her stepping into a whole new era, mixing straight-up pop with those juicy early 2000s R&B vibes that have me absolutely obsessed. It's not your typical club album - instead, Tate created something that feels raw and real while still making you want to dance your face off at her shows. The energy on this thing is unmatched, and you can tell she put her whole heart into crafting something that hits different. 💕
The production on this album is fire, with clear nods to legends like Timbaland and The Neptunes that give it this futuristic-but-familiar feel. 'bloodonmyhands' with Flo Milli takes me back to those Miami bass days while 'Purple lace bra' somehow marries The-Dream's production style with Lana Del Rey's vibe in the most unexpected way. And can we talk about 'Sports car' sampling the Ying Yang Twins' 'The Whisper Song'? That creative flip had me shook! Tate isn't just making music - she's creating moments that stick with you. 🔥
What makes 'So Close To What' truly special is how Tate surrounded herself with incredible female writers like Julia Michaels and Amy Allen. This girl-power energy flows through every track, creating this intimate space where emotions feel authentic and never forced. The album shows how much Tate has grown as an artist - she's confident, experimental, and totally in her element. Whether you've been following her since day one or just discovering her now, this album proves Tate McRae isn't just riding the wave - she's creating her own ocean. And trust me, you'll want to dive right in! ✨ - Eva
Artist Bio
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.
