I<\/b>n an era of pop music where everyone somehow received an anonymous memo that music has to sound like Young Metro produced it, one pop star shines above all: Carly Rae Jepsen.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Most readers will roll their eyes and say, \u201cThe \u2018Call Me Maybe\u2019 girl? Give me a break.\u201d Those same readers are still listening to \u201cReputation.\u201d Yes, even Taylor Swift, one of our most beloved radio stars, has joined the ranks of boring, over-produced artists such as Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Halsey, Maroon 5 and many more. Thankfully, Jepsen is cut from a different cloth.<\/b><\/p>\n
Jepsen broke into the mainstream after her hit single, \u201cCall Me Maybe,\u201d caught fire and took the nation by storm. It\u2019s a catchy, simplistic pop tune that will have you singing along after the first listen. Is it anything compared to her current material? Absolutely not. Although, it is a better track than any recent singles Ed Sheeran or Miley Cyrus have released. Jepsen\u2019s major label debut, \u201cKiss,\u201d is an enjoyable listen, but lacks the maturity that you would expect out of the then 27-year-old.<\/b><\/p>\n
Thankfully, Jepsen was reborn like a phoenix, rising from the pop fountain of youth. She was led there by a group of musical fairies known as Dev Haynes, Rostam and Sia. Jepsen\u2019s third record, \u201cEmotion,\u201d was one of the best albums of 2015. Critics, bloggers, music nerds and poptimists alike raved about Jepsen\u2019s brilliance. Her subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) 80s influences, beautiful synths that cascade through each track, clever lyricism and excellent production all shine on what may have been one the best pop records in years.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
After the \u201cEmotion\u201d craze slightly died down going into 2016, Jepsen did it again by releasing \u201cEmotion: Side B,\u201d a collection that was marvelous enough to have been on the record. Tracks like \u201cStore\u201d or \u201cHigher\u201d would have demolished the Billboard landscape if they had been given the chance. \u201cSide B\u201d was one of my absolute favorite EPs released in 2016.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Jepsen has been making waves, hinting at an upcoming record in 2018, which has been rumored for quite some time. In 2017, she released the single \u201cCut to the Feeling\u201d for a movie called \u201cLeap!\u201d in which she played a role. The single was, of course, superior to anything on the charts at the moment, but wasn\u2019t able break in. Jepsen was also featured on Charli XCX\u2019s recent mixtape, which is a matchup like no other.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Carly Rae Jepsen is the quintessential pop star of this generation. She represents every facet of what superb pop music can be. The pop star\u2019s ability to stay just under the radar, yet be able to obtain so much success in the music world, is quite impressive. In the months of January and February, Jepsen is opening for Katy Perry on her \u201cWitness\u201d tour. The tour just recently passed through Little Rock this past Friday, Jan. 12. Hopefully, we will be blessed with Jepsen\u2019s own headlining North American tour in the upcoming months, promoting an exceptional new album.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
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