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Canadian dancer and pop singer Tate McRae released her new album So Close to What on Friday, February 21. She debuted in 2017 with the release of her first single, and her debut album came out in 2022. Since her first few songs and albums, Tate has changed her entire persona and is truer to herself as the years go by.

Tracklist:
Miss possessive
Revolving door
bloodonmyhands (ft Flo Milli)
Dear God
Purple lace bra
Sports car
Signs
I know love (ft The Kid LAROI)
Like I do
It’s ok I’m ok
No I’m not in love
Means I care
Greenlight
2 hands
Siren sounds (bonus)
Nostalgia

My top three songs:
“Dear god” talks about how hard it is for Tate to move on from a past relationship. It became such an issue that she even asked God for help to get him out of her head.
“Sports car” was originally released as a single, and it is clear to see why. This song is perfect for a night out with your girl friends. Tate’s vocals in this song were incredible. It talks about the female experience and adrenaline rush of being in a car alone with a man.
“I know love” is a song that compares the experience of love to drugs, both the good and the bad. The Kid LAROI and Tate’s romantic experience makes it perfect for them to sing together.

I did like Tate’s new album, but unfortunately I do not love her new style as much as I loved her I Used to Think I Could Fly album of 2022. I related so much to that debut and do not see myself listening to So Close to What as much as her older songs. Her new pop dance style is something I can definitely picture her as and I love that she is living her best life.

Valeria Kolster is a freshman journalism major at Texas A&M University. She was born in South America and now lives in Dallas, Texas. She is part of the Writing and Editing Committee for the Her Campus Chapter at Texas A&M. Beyond Her Campus, Valeria is the secretary of the emerging TAMU Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and ASSIST (Aggies Selflessly Serving in Shaping Tomorrow), a Freshman Leadership Organization on campus. She also works for the Life & Arts desk at the student newspaper, the Battalion. In her free time, Valeria enjoys a variety of activities, including playing tennis, going on walks with her dog, and listening to hours of music. She played varsity tennis in high school and is now a casual player. Her dog, Malta, is a labrador and pit bull mix, and Valeria has endless love for her five year old “Baby”. Valeria’s music taste is varied between Spanish and English songs. Some of her favorite singers include Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, and Olivia Rodrigo, but her all time favorite is Conan Gray.