Kim Petras surprises with ballad "Jeep," departing from her signature club sound
By
Tom Breihan
A good honest bake. Not flashy, but you'll finish the whole bagel.
Summary
Kim Petras releases a new single "Jeep" that defies expectations by being a ballad, a departure from her usual hyperpop and club music style. The article praises the track as far better than one might expect from a Kim Petras ballad, noting her career shift after leaving Republic Records and her recent hyperpop direction with collaborators like Frost Children.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWhen I say the words 'Kim Petras ballad,' what pops into your head? It might cause a quick little internal cringe.
Petras, the trailblazing trans pop artist, made her name by making aggressively horny club music
On recent singles like 'Need For Speed,' Petras has steered hard into hyperpop, working with peers like Frost Children.
'Jeep' is a Kim Petras ballad, and it's way, way better than whatever you might've imagined.
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