Brat

album by Charli XCX

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Brat is the sixth album by British singer-songwriter Charli XCX, released in 2024. The album is described as confrontational and aggressive, with lyrics that are likened to "life texts" sent to friends, creating a "brutalist" feel. Brat achieved mainstream success for Charli XCX, becoming her highest-selling album and debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's release sparked the "brat summer" trend on social media, with memes and a dance routine for the single "Apple" gaining popularity. In 2025, Charli XCX won three Grammy Awards, including best dance/electronic album for Brat.12

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Brat debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and became Charli XCX’s highest-selling album. When describing the recording, Charli XCX told Resident Advisor, the rave culture website, “[Brat is] very confrontational and aggressive, and the lyrics are sort of life texts that I would…
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Brat debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and became Charli XCX’s highest-selling album. When describing the recording, Charli XCX told Resident Advisor, the rave culture website, “[Brat is] very confrontational and aggressive, and the lyrics are sort of life texts that I would…
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