Brooke Candy

Last updated

Brooke Candy
Candy performing at LA Pride 2017.jpg
Candy performing at LA Pride 2017
Background information
Birth nameBrooke Dyan Candy
Born (1989-07-20) July 20, 1989 (age 35)
Oxnard, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • tattoo artist
Years active2012–present
Labels
Spouse
Kyle England
​
(m. 2019)​

Brooke Dyan Candy (born July 20, 1989) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and tattoo artist. Raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, she rose to prominence after starring in Grimes' music video for "Genesis" (2012). Following its success, Candy's status in the underground scene rose as she began to release her own music, including the songs "Das Me" (2012), "Everybody Does" (2013), and "I Wanna Fuck Right Now" (2013). In 2014, she signed a recording contract with RCA and released her debut major label single, "Opulence", with an accompanying EP of the same name. [1] Later, she joined Columbia's UK roster. [2]

Contents

Candy's debut album, Daddy Issues, was originally intended for a 2015 release but saw a series of delays. Following a slew of pop-driven singles in 2016, including "Happy Days", "Paper or Plastic" and the moderately-successful "Living Out Loud", Candy left the labels in 2017. Throughout 2017 and 2018, she toured alongside Charli XCX and Lizzo, also headlining her own tour, the Tie Me Up Tour. Candy released her first full-length album, Sexorcism , in October 2019.

Early life

Brooke Candy was born in Oxnard, California, to Tom Candy, the former chief financial officer of the pornographic magazine Hustler, and a pediatric nurse. She grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of Agoura Hills. [3] She is of Italian descent on her mother's side while her father's side is Orthodox Jewish. [4] [5] [6] [7] Her parents divorced when she was eight. Candy frequently spent time in the office of Larry Flynt, the chief executive officer of Hustler during her childhood. [8] At the age of twelve, Candy became addicted to recreational substances. [9]

After graduating from high school in 2007, Candy moved to San Francisco, California with the intent of becoming a photographer. During this time, she interacted with "creative, mostly queer circles" that introduced her to the idea of creative sexual expression. She eventually returned to Los Angeles after deciding to start a career in music. [10] Candy lived out of her car for a period, working as a stripper at the Seventh Veil adult club in Hollywood. Her activities as a stripper strained her relationship with her parents who disapproved of the job due to its sexual nature. While working as an intern for Rachel Zoe, Candy contacted Larry Flynt, seeking work as a photographer for Hustler, though was instead employed as a mannequin stylist for Hustler store fronts, a job she described as "dress[ing] the mannequins slutty." [3] Candy later repaired her relationship with them after they began to view her as a successful musician. [10]

Career

2011–2013: Underground beginnings

While working as a mannequin stylist for Hustler store fronts, Candy was approached at a party by producer Khris Lorenz, who was drawn to her outlandish fashion style and invited her to the studio to create a song together. [11] Already having had amateur experience with publishing song concepts and covers of popular rap songs on her Tumblr blog, Candy and close friend Jesse Saint John worked with Lorenz on Candy's debut single "Das Me", which eventually received an official release on October 16, 2012. [11]

In August 2012, Candy co-starred in the music video for "Genesis" by Canadian musician Grimes. The two met at a party after Candy's fashion caught Grimes' attention. [10] During 2012 and 2013, Candy independently released her first three music videos for her songs; "Das Me", "Everybody Does", and "I Wanna Fuck Right Now" on YouTube. The videos had each amassed more than a million views by early 2013. [3] Candy's first major label recording took place when she appeared on the track "Cloud Aura" on Charli XCX's debut album True Romance . [12] The two were introduced by Azealia Banks when Candy hosted Banks' Mermaid Ball in Los Angeles. [13] Candy recorded several club-rap songs during her early years in the music industry, eight of which accumulated on her debut mixtape,The Mixtape, self-released on June 25, 2013. [14]

2014–2017: Breakthrough, Opulence, and major-label releases

In late 2013, Candy caught singer and songwriter Sia's attention, and was contacted via Instagram with the purpose of writing one song for her. Sia eventually ended up executive producing Candy's debut EP, helping her to get a record contract and to find, in Sia's words: "[a] decent, nice, honest management, and [to] help [her] make the art [she] want to make from a place of positive mental health and love". [15] Candy eventually signed with RCA Records in February 2014. [16] "Opulence", co-written with Sia and produced by Diplo, was her first single with the label. [17] Candy performed it on April 3, 2014, at Nicola Formichetti's debut Diesel fashion show on Venice [18] before releasing it on April 22, 2014, for digital download [19] along with its official music video directed by Steven Klein and styled by Formichetti. [20] [21] The video explores the theme of "freaks," a concept that was conceived by Candy and Formichetti at a drag bar in Tokyo. It features transgender women, drag queens, and gay men who are friends with Candy. "We're all freaks and outcasts, and this was meant to empower them," Candy said. [17] Formichetti, Candy and Klein worked on a V Magazine shoot that led to Steven Klein directing "Opulence," the music video to the eponymous lead single from Candy's debut EP. [22] It was released on May 6, 2014 [1] to praise from critics. [23] [24]

On May 16, 2015, Brooke Candy uploaded on Vevo, a video called "A Study in Duality", where she "explores the various archetypes of today's culture". It featured the instrumental of her song "Happy Days", which was produced by More Mega and released the following year. [25] The video itself was directed by Candy and Lil Internet, under Formichetti's fashion direction and Hayley Pisaturo's styling. [26] In August 2015, Brooke Candy partnered with MAC Cosmetics on a line of makeup products. [27] She released a single called "Rubber Band Stacks" on August 13 with a music video, directed by Cody Critcheloe [28] [ unreliable source? ] and styled by Formichetti on August 17. [29] [30] The song is featured on the Madden NFL 16 video game. [31]

Candy released "Happy Days" on January 29 to positive reviews from critics. [32] [33] [34] On February 4, 2016, its video, also styled by Formichetti and directed by Renata Raksha, premiered on Nylon. [35] On May 13, Candy released a song titled "Changes" to promote her second makeup line with MAC. [36] On June 2 a new track called "Nasty" along its music video, directed by Rankin and co-styled by Candy herself premiered via Hunger TV. [37] On July 7, another single called "Paper or Plastic" was released to a mixed reception [38] When responding to criticism regarding her change in musical style, Candy stated: "[W]hatever I have to do [to] garner a larger, broader audience to spread my message on a larger scale, I stand for women, I stand for freedom. For love and self-preservation." [39] The music video for the song, directed by Darren Craig, premiered a week later. [40] [41] [42]

Candy's debut album was set to be called Daddy Issues, being executively produced by then label-mate Sia, who was also a songwriter on the record. Sia opined that "[she] was the only person who could really support [Candy] in becoming who [she is] on a grander stage or platform". [43] In 2014, Sia had written at least two songs for the album, one being the then-upcoming single "Living Out Loud" [43] which she featured on, [44] and another Cher-inspired record. [9] Other collaborators included Greg Kurstin, Jack Antonoff [45] and Matthew Koma. [9] Candy released a KDA remix of the previously unreleased song on December 16, 2016. [46] [47] The original and proper single version of the song was released on February 3, 2017. [48] [49] [50] The same day of the song's release, RCA announced Daddy Issues would be published in spring 2017. [51] Outside of her music, Candy starred in the fashion film directed by Gracie Otto and Thomas Kerr called Candy Crush, released in January 2017. [52]

2017–2021: Independent career and Sexorcism

In 2017, the release for Daddy Issues was canceled after Candy left RCA. Candy spoke to Bullett magazine about her experience with RCA Records, comparing it to the film The Matrix and expressed relief at leaving the label. She also confirmed she was working on an EP set to be released during summer of 2017. [53] The EP would consist of all original music as Sony owned the songs Candy previously created. During June 2017, she toured as a supporting act for Lizzo [54] and performed at LA Pride. [55] [56] She premiered the music video for her single "Volcano" on July 7, 2017, co-written by Candy herself, producer Cory Enemy, Sia, and Jesse Saint John. [57]

Candy released "For Free" as a Germany-only promotional single on March 14, 2018. [58] It was featured on the Germany's Next Topmodel "Hip-Hop Edition" episode, where Candy made an appearance and a music video filming took place. [59] This was followed by a single called "War", intended as the lead single for Candy's punk rock-inspired second EP titled Who Cares? before it was scrapped due to Candy focusing on new material. [60] The single was written by Candy with Jesse Saint John, MNDR, Peter Wade, Will Ivy and Dave Sharma [60] and released on May 18, 2018, alongside its lyric video, directed by Korean artist MLMA. [61] The follow-up single "My Sex" featuring Pussy Riot, MNDR and Mykki Blanco was released on August 17, 2018, along its animated music video, directed by Swedish artist Pastelae and made in collaboration with ManyVids. The song was co-written by Charli XCX and also produced by MNDR and Wade, with additional production by Trapchat. [62] [63] [64] [65] [66] She also teamed up with Pornhub directing an erotic film called I Love You, which was released on August 29, 2018. [65] [64]

On November 7, 2018, Candy stated that releasing a first full-length album was still a possibility. "Because of my experience with Sony, I must have made like 60 songs and they just never let me put any of them out. I had a full album ready to go and that kind of burnt me a little bit and put a bad taste in my mouth. I questioned my music and my art for a while and just stopped making it completely," Candy explained. "I'll release the next couple of songs but I'm planning an album and it's in the works. I don't want to jump ahead and say things because if things don't happen like, godammit!" [67] On November 16, a new single called "Nuts" featuring American songwriter and rapper Lil Aaron was released. The song was written along frequent collaborator Jesse Saint John and Sarah Hudson. [68] On December 12, 2018, she released a joint single along production duo Ojivolta called "Oomph". The music video, directed by Candy herself, debuted the same day. [69] On December 25, 2018, she released a collection of unreleased tracks for free download which included a demo of Candy's 2017 single "Volcano" as well as collaborations with SOPHIE, Lakewet, and Cory Enemy among others. [70] Following a promotional tour in Asia, a Takahiro Nishikawa-directed tour documentary, Tokyo Tour Diary, was premiered via Noisey on January 4, 2019. [71]

On January 10, 2019, Candy confirmed that she had finished her debut album. It was recorded in London with English producer Oscar Scheller along with London-based American rapper Ashnikko. [72] Candy spoke on her time alongside the pair: "Ashnikko is basically a savant! We agreed she would help with an EP if I helped with a music video, but we had three tracks done in a day… within four days we had twelve strong, cohesive songs!" [73] On February 28, Candy confirmed the album was titled Sexorcism and that the first promotional single was called "Happy", [74] which was released on March 29, 2019 along its official music video directed by Rankin. [75] Sexorcism was slated for a tentative September 2019 release via Sega Bodega's imprint NUXXE. [75] The other singles and their music videos, "XXXTC" featuring Charli XCX and Maliibu Miitch, "Drip" featuring Erika Jayne, and "FMU" featuring Rico Nasty were released on July 2, 2019, [76] [77] September 10, 2019, [78] and October 21, 2019. [79] Sexorcism was released on October 25, 2019 [80] and was promoted through a concert tour titled, Sexorcism Tour. [81] Additional music videos for the songs, "Freak Like Me", [82] "Nymph", [83] "Honey Pussy", [84] and "Cum" were released throughout 2019 and 2020. [85]

2021–present: Candyland and Spiral

In April 2021, Candy auctioned a non-fungible token of a digital artwork titled "I Wanna Be Your Doge", which features Candy wearing her outfit from the "Genesis" music video alongside a nude Elon Musk on a dog leash. The winner of the auction would also receive a replica of Candy's outfit from the "Genesis" music video tailored to fit their size. [86] Eight other artworks under Candy's name were released as non-fungible tokens throughout 2021 before her website hosting them was taken down. [86] In November 2021, Candy stated in an interview with Inked that she started tattooing during the COVID-19 pandemic and had since become a tattoo artist. [11] Candy also revealed that she had been working on her second studio album in London, which she described as "more pop and digestible". [11] In May 2022, she announced that her second studio album was set to be released by NUXXE and was initially slated for release that summer. [87] With the working title Freaky Princess, the album's initial lead single "Flip Phone" was released on September 9, 2022, along a self-directed music video [88] produced by the magazine Paper along Korean sunglasses brand Gentle Monster. [89] [90] On October 14, 2022, Candy collaborated with Croatian musician Only Fire on the single "Yoga", which was initially promoted as the second single of her sophomore album. [91] In an interview with Only Fire in January 2023, Candy discussed the possibility of reworking her upcoming album into an EP, stating that she already had enough finished material for one. [92]

On February 1, 2023, Brooke announced her third single since Sexorcism, "Juicy Fruit", which was released later in the month on Valentine's Day and features backing vocals from Cecile Believe. [93] "Juicy Fruit" had previously been teased several times on Candy's personal TikTok and Instagram accounts. The official '80s-inspired music video directed by Jennifer Juniper Stratford premiered later that day through People Magazine. [10] On July 27, 2023, Candy released the song "FMUATW", a "bass-laden" single produced by Cole M.G.N. that had previously been teased in multiple live performances throughout 2022. It also received an accompanying music video directed by Candy herself. [94] The single's release was soon followed by the release of an accompanying three-track remix EP on September 22, 2023. It featured Only Fire, Babynymph, and PC Music's Umru as remixers of the single. [95]

The rollout of Candy's sophomore album shifted throughout 2023, eventually culminating in the release of the song "Safe Word" on February 22, 2024 as the "official lead single" of the upcoming album, showcasing an electro-pop and house sound. In an interview with V Magazine , which described the song as "the start of a new chapter for the artist", Candy explained that the genre of its associated album would be "quintessential pop", describing it as an "escapist fantasy about being confident and stepping into your power" in favor of her more hypersexual, camp lyrical themes. [96] On May 30, Candy released a follow-up single, "Pills", described by Click as a "pulsating, electro-tinged slice of dirty pop". [97] The third single from the project "Block", co-written by Charli XCX, was released on June 29. Candy also announced that the album was titled Candyland and would be released on July 25, 2024, with an accompanying third album arriving later in the year. [98]

On August 15, 2024, Candy announced that the companion album to Candyland and her third studio album overall, Spiral, would be released on Oct 4, 2024. [99] She later announced that Spiral would be released on Oct 25, 2024. [100]

Artistry and public image

Artistry

Candy's music has been described as electropop [101] [102] and pop-rap, [103] while her more club-rap [38] work has been recognized for its twerk-able nature, springy beats, and cyberpunk. [13] Thematically, Candy's music has been described as an intersection between art, sex, and fantasy, as well as sexual liberation and empowerment. She has stated that becoming sober positively influenced her artistic abilities and alongside the COVID-19 lockdowns helped her find clarity. [88] She has cited Lil' Kim as an inspiration for her rapping technique and irreverent image. [104]

Candy explained after leaving RCA that she had believed the record deal would give her "a fucking massive platform to spread a conscious, positive message to young girls and the queer community" but reversed her stance and decided "[staying] true to what [she is] good at—making raw and authentic rap music, and just being [herself]" would help her to better do so. [53]

Public image

Candy is known for her extreme and versatile fashion style and her emphasis on sex. Candy recalled being previously advised by record executives not to create a "sexual" music video for her single, "I Wanna Fuck Right Now." Sia described Candy as a "feminista glam alien" while Grimes called her a "muse." [3] [105] Vogue profiled Candy in July, 2014, saying "For all her shape-shifting, perhaps it's helpful to think of Brooke Candy as a tabula rasa whose videos, concerts, and everyday appearances each necessitate a different character. Together, they make her a fashion plate palimpsest." [106]

Vice blogger Ali Carman asked Candy, in an interview, if she was offended that her internet persona was considered fake. Candy replied: "My persona is a reality to me, you know. Like I would never rap and act hood if it wasn't actually my mentality and I wouldn't perform in a super-sexual way if being a stripper wasn't the way I made money." [104] MTV called Candy's look "super hardcore", a "breath of fresh, fearless air", and a prayer answered by the pop goddesses. [107] Calling her the "Freaky Princess", The Guardian journalist Michael Cragg agreed with the stripper-turned-rapper's alias, comparing her to Xena, the Warrior Princess. [108]

Candy's fashion has been described as a distinctive stripper-meets-Tumblr aesthetic [109] and often collaborates with fashion designer Seth Pratt. [110] Following trends in stan culture, Candy has nicknamed her fanbase #FagMob. [111]

Candy has been open about her struggles with bipolar disorder and her methods of managing it through artistic self-expression and tattoos. [112]

Activism

Candy is a vocal proponent of the legalization of sex work and legality of recreational use of marijuana. [3] She also expresses strong feminist ideals [104] and identifies as a liberal. [88]

Personal life

Candy is openly pansexual. [113] She has several tattoos, including the name "Gotti" tattooed on the inside of her forearm in honor of John Gotti, after whom she has also named her puppy. [107]

Candy lived with Seth Pratt as his roommate during her career beginnings. She married fellow tattoo artist Kyle England in 2019. [114] The two met after Candy hired him as her tattoo artist. She stated that he changed her opinion on "relationships and monogamy." [4] Candy also hosts a blog dedicated to photography. [104]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsWorkCategoryResult
2014 UK Music Video Awards "Opulence"Best StylingWon
2019Berlin Music Video Awards"My Sex"Best AnimationNominated

Discography

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

Promotional

Guest

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleDirectorNotesRef.
1998 Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! Girl at diving boardCharles T. KanganisCameo appearance [119]
2011BloodrapeBaby KTucker Bennett
Taeer Maymon
Zach Shipko		Short film [120]
2017Candy CrushHerselfGracie Otto
Thomas Kerr		Fashion film [52]
2018I Love YouNoneBrooke Candy Erotic film [65] [64]
Love Hurts Carrie Latex LuciferShort film [121]
2019Tokyo Tour DiaryHerselfTakahiro NishikawaDocumentary [122]
Television and web roles
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2018 Germany's Next Topmodel HerselfTV series
Episode: "Hip-Hop Edition"		 [59]
2018 The Pornhub Podcast with Asa Akira HerselfPodcast
Episode: "Brooke Candy: Queer Rapper..."
2020 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills HerselfTV series
Episode: "The Crown Isn't So Heavy"

Music videos

List of music videos where Candy appeared, showing year released, artist, song and directors
TitleYearArtistDirector(s)Role(s)Ref.
"Genesis"2012 Grimes GrimesProtagonist [123]
"Link Ting (Other Girls)"Serious ThugsRacked FilmsWeb cam stripper [124]
"Echelon (My Way)"2013 Angel Haze SKINNY [125]
"Dirty Sexy Money"
(featuring Charli XCX and French Montana)		2017 David Guetta Charli XCX
Sarah McColgan		 [126]
"Boys"2017 Charli XCX Charli XCX
Sarah McColgan		Still photographer
"Gag Reflex"2018 Sega Bodega Brooke Candy– [127]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charli XCX</span> British singer and songwriter (born 1992)

Charlotte Emma Aitchison, known professionally as Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter. Born in Cambridge and raised in Start Hill, Essex, Charli XCX began posting songs on Myspace in 2008 before entering the London rave scene. She signed a recording contract with Asylum Records in 2010, releasing a series of singles and mixtapes throughout 2011 and 2012. She later featured on "I Love It" with Swedish duo Icona Pop, with the song becoming her first number-one in the UK and receiving global success. Her debut studio album, True Romance (2013), was released to positive reviews but failed to meet commercial expectations.

<i>True Romance</i> (Charli XCX album) 2013 studio album by Charli XCX

True Romance is the debut studio album by English singer Charli XCX. It was released on 12 April 2013 by Asylum and Atlantic Records. Originally scheduled for release in April 2012, the album's release was delayed for a full year and had been in the making since early 2010 when Charli met with producer Ariel Rechtshaid in Los Angeles. To promote the album's release, Charli embarked on a three-day UK promotional tour in April 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charli XCX discography</span>

English singer Charli XCX has released six studio albums, five mixtapes, three extended plays, one live album, one soundtrack album, one remix album, two DJ mixes, 48 singles, and 13 promotional singles. In 2007, XCX began recording her debut album on a loan granted by her parents. Titled 14, after her age at the time, it received only a restricted public release. Two singles, "!Franchesckaar!" and double A-side "Emelline" / "Art Bitch", were released in late 2008 under Orgy Music. In June 2012, Charli XCX released her first mixtape, titled Heartbreaks and Earthquakes, a one-track file consisting of eight songs. A second mixtape, titled Super Ultra, was released in November of the same year. Charli XCX's major-label debut studio album, True Romance, was released in April 2013, and peaked at number 85 on the UK Albums Chart. While failing to appear on any main album charts internationally, the album reached number five on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the United States and number 11 on the ARIA Hitseekers chart in Australia. The album spawned five singles—"Stay Away", "Nuclear Seasons", "You're the One", "You " and "What I Like". In 2012, Charli XCX was featured on Icona Pop's song "I Love It", which peaked at number one in the UK and reached the top 10 in various countries including the US, Canada, Ireland and Germany.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fancy (Iggy Azalea song)</span> 2014 single by Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX

"Fancy" is a song by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea featuring British singer Charli XCX, taken from the former's debut studio album, The New Classic (2014). It was released on 17 February 2014 by Def Jam Recordings as the fourth single from the album. "Fancy" was described as an electro-hop, electropop, and pop rap song. It was written by Azalea and XCX, composed and produced by production team the Invisible Men, alongside additional producers the Arcade. It was leaked under the title "Leave It" in December 2013.

<i>Sucker</i> (Charli XCX album) 2014 studio album by Charli XCX

Sucker is the second studio album by English singer Charli XCX, released on 15 December 2014 by Asylum and Atlantic Records. The album was met with positive reviews from critics, praising its throwback style, and ended up being included on many year-end lists for best albums of 2014. Sucker spawned the singles "Boom Clap", "Break the Rules", "Doing It" and "Famous".

<i>Opulence</i> (EP) 2014 EP by Brooke Candy

Opulence is the debut extended play (EP) by American rapper Brooke Candy, released as digital download by RCA Records on May 6, 2014. The EP is preceded by the release of title track and lead single "Opulence" and is Candy's first major label release. The EP features production from Diplo, Kool Kojak, Jesse Shatkin and Shea Taylor among others, including a feature with producer Cory Enemy and songwriting work from Mozella, Jesse Saint John and Sia, the latter also serving as executive producer of the project.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brooke Candy discography</span>

American rapper, singer, and songwriter Brooke Candy has released three studio albums, one extended play, one mixtape, thirty-one singles, and thirty music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Happy Days (Brooke Candy song)</span> 2016 single by Brooke Candy

"Happy Days" is a song recorded by American singer Brooke Candy. It was written by Cassie Davis, Sean Mullins, Ali Tamposi, Olivia Waithe, Talay Riley, and produced by More Mega for Candy's unreleased album Daddy Issues. It was released as the second single from the record, following the previously released "Rubber Band Stacks". In 2017, Candy left RCA to focus on releasing a second extended play (EP), and the release of Daddy Issues was canceled.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alma (Finnish singer)</span> Finnish singer-songwriter (born 1996)

Alma-Sofia Miettinen, known professionally as Alma, is a Finnish singer and songwriter. Beginning her career in 2013, she placed fifth in the seventh season of the Finnish version of Idol. Her breakthrough came in 2015 when she was featured on the single "Muuta ku mä" by Sini Sabotage, and was subsequently signed to Universal Music Group.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Living Out Loud (song)</span> 2017 single by Brooke Candy featuring Sia

"Living Out Loud" is a song by American recording artist Brooke Candy featuring Australian singer Sia, released on February 3, 2017. The song was set to be the lead single from Candy's unreleased studio album, Daddy Issues. The KDA remix version of the track was released on December 16, 2016, while the original and proper single version of the track was made available for download and streaming on February 3, 2017.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paper or Plastic (song)</span> 2016 single by Brooke Candy

"Paper or Plastic" is a song recorded by American singer Brooke Candy. It was written by Josh Cumbee, Shari Short, and Afshin Salmani, and produced by NONFICTION for Candy's unreleased album Daddy Issues. It was released as the fifth promotional single from the record. In 2017, Candy left RCA to focus on releasing a second extended play (EP), and the release of Daddy Issues was cancelled.

<i>Pop 2</i> (mixtape) 2017 mixtape by Charli XCX

Pop 2 is the fourth mixtape by English singer Charli XCX, released on 15 December 2017 by Asylum Records. Executively produced by A. G. Cook of PC Music, sessions for the mixtape began several months before its release and featured a wide variety of guest contributions. The mixtape was backed by its only single "Out of My Head" featuring Alma and Tove Lo, released exactly one week before its release.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Unlock It</span> 2017 promotional single by Charli XCX

"Unlock It" is a song by English singer Charli XCX featuring German singer Kim Petras and American rapper Jay Park. It was released on 11 December 2017 as the first promotional single from XCX's fourth mixtape Pop 2 (2017). The track samples A. G. Cook's "Beautiful" and premiered on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show on the day of release. Reviewers praised "Unlock It", especially its lyrics. A mashup of the song with Tinashe's "Superlove" went viral on TikTok in 2021, shortly after which XCX renamed the track "Unlock It (Lock It)" to fan discontent. In 2022, Piri & Tommy released a cover that Vice rated as the 14th best song of 2022.

Jesse St. John Geller is an American songwriter and singer. St. John has written for a number of artists, most notably Britney Spears, Kim Petras, Dorian Electra, Charli XCX, Brooke Candy, and The Neighbourhood, among others. He released his debut EP, Don't Stop Dancing. Life Gets Sad, in May 2019. Saint John co-wrote the Billboard number-one single, "Truth Hurts", by Lizzo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Blame It on Your Love</span> 2019 single by Charli XCX featuring Lizzo

"Blame It on Your Love" is a song by English singer Charli XCX featuring American singer and rapper Lizzo. It was released on 15 May 2019 as the second single from Charli XCX's third studio album, Charli, and soon after debuted on BBC Radio 1 as Annie Mac's "Hottest Record in the World". It is Charli XCX's first single since her 2018 collaboration with Troye Sivan, "1999". The single is a reworked version of "Track 10", the final track from Charli XCX's mixtape Pop 2 (2017). The music video was released on 13 June 2019.

<i>Charli</i> (album) 2019 studio album by Charli XCX

Charli is the third studio album by English singer Charli XCX. It was released through Asylum and Atlantic Records UK on 13 September 2019. Charli was preceded by the singles "1999" with Troye Sivan, "Blame It on Your Love" featuring Lizzo, and "Gone" with Christine and the Queens. Charli was also promoted by the promotional singles "Cross You Out" featuring Sky Ferreira, "Warm" featuring Haim, "February 2017" featuring Clairo and Yaeji, and "2099" also featuring Sivan. Musically, it has been described as avant-pop, electropop, futurepop, and hyperpop.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">XXXTC</span> 2019 single by Brooke Candy featuring Charli XCX and Maliibu Miitch

"XXXTC" is a song by American recording artist Brooke Candy featuring English singer-songwriter Charli XCX and American rapper Maliibu Miitch. It was released on July 2, 2019 through NUXXE as the lead single from Candy's debut album Sexorcism and her twenty-first single overall.

<i>Sexorcism</i> (Brooke Candy album) 2019 studio album by Brooke Candy

Sexorcism is the debut studio album by American rapper Brooke Candy. It was released on October 25, 2019 by NUXXE. The album features guest appearances from Charli XCX, Iggy Azalea, Violet Chachki, Aquaria, Erika Jayne, Rico Nasty, Ashnikko and others.

<i>Candyland</i> (Brooke Candy album) 2024 studio album by Brooke Candy

Candyland is the second studio album by American musician Brooke Candy, released on July 25, 2024. It is her first finalized project since the release of her debut album Sexorcism (2019). It features a wider array of genres and styles than the largely trap-based sound showcased throughout her previous album, a choice which Candy has attributed to the desire to "give a taste of each individual facet of [her] brain", ultimately describing the album as "candy-coated pop".

References

  1. 1 2 "Brooke Candy To Release Opulence EP On May 6th". RCA Records. April 28, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Brooke Candy drops this fire Cory Enemy remix of "Opulence" [Premiere] - EARMILK". July 11, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Glazek, Christopher (March 17, 2013). "The Rise of the Rapping, Stripping, Snake-Charming Brooke Candy". Vulture . New York Media, LLC. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  4. 1 2 Box, Bobby (April 26, 2019). "Brooke Candy Is a Sex-Positive Queer Artist Committed to Making Art". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ "BLOODY GUTS: is candy your real last name? what is your..." tumblr.com.
  6. ↑ Sophie Hoyle. "No Homo: Brooke Candy and the New Wave of Queer Hip-Hop". Academia.edu .
  7. ↑ "Brooke Candy: 'I Don't Do Well With Barriers' - DIY". DIY. July 5, 2013.
  8. ↑ Arfin, Lesley (August 27, 2014). "Welcome to the Feral, Freaky World of Brooke Candy". Paper. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  9. 1 2 3 Eve Barlow (February 13, 2017). "Brooke Candy Talks About Addiction, Recovery, And What It Was Like At Rock Bottom". Nylon . Retrieved February 26, 2017.
  10. 1 2 3 4 Irvin, Jack (February 14, 2023). "Brooke Candy on Her 10-Year Career and Hoping to Make Fans 'Smile' with Cheeky 'Juicy Fruit' Video". People . Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  11. 1 2 3 4 Devon Preston (November 12, 2021). "Brooke Candy - Tattoo Ideas, Artists and Models". Inked .
  12. ↑ Eanett, Lindsey (November 28, 2012). "Charli XCX, Brooke Candy and... Honey Boo-Boo?". BlackBook . VIBE. Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  13. 1 2 Myers, Owen (October 2012). "Video Premiere: Brooke Candy "Das Me"". Dazed & Confused . Waddell Limited. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Release "The Mixtape" by Brooke Candy". MusicBrainz . Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  15. ↑ Brooke Candy (March 8, 2016). "Brooke Candy: Sia is One of the Most Important Artists In the World Right Now". Noisey.
  16. ↑ "Dynamic Rapper / Singer Brooke Candy Signs with RCA Records". RCA Records. February 18, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  17. 1 2 Zarella, Katherine K. (April 28, 2014). "Backed by Nicola Formichetti's Diesel Power, Brooke Candy Shoots for Stardom". Style.com . Retrieved November 14, 2014.
  18. ↑ FUCKFROSTI (April 15, 2014). "Brooke Candy debuts "Opulence" at Formichetti's debut Diesel fashion show in Venice". Oh No They Didn't .
  19. ↑ "Opulence - Single by Brooke Candy on Apple Music". Apple Music . April 22, 2014.
  20. ↑ Courtney E. Smith (June 2, 2014). "How Brooke Candy's Artful 'Opulence' Video Primes Her for Pop Stardom". Radio .
  21. ↑ Robbie Daw (April 28, 2014). "Brooke Candy's "Opulence" Video Will Give You Nightmares: Watch The Steven Klein-Directed Clip". Idolator .[ permanent dead link ]
  22. ↑ Patrik Sandberg. "Candy Land". V Magazine . Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  23. ↑ Kevin Apaza (May 12, 2014). "Review: Brooke Candy - 'Opulence' EP". Direct Lyrics .
  24. ↑ Ashley Emma NG (May 14, 2014). "ALBUM REVIEW: Brooke Candy – 'Opulence' EP". Best Fan. Archived from the original on March 19, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  25. ↑ Mike Wass (February 5, 2016). "Brooke Candy Swaps Hip-Hop For Gloomy Electro-Pop On "Happy Days"". Idolator .[ permanent dead link ]
  26. ↑ Hayden Manders (May 15, 2015). "video premiere: brooke candy's 'a study in duality'". Nylon .
  27. ↑ "13 Times Brooke Candy Gave Us Major Makeup Goals". Huffington Post . July 21, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Brooke Candy: Rubber Band Stacks (Video 2015)". IMDb .
  29. ↑ "New Brooke Candy Music Video: Rubber Band Stacks". W . August 17, 2015. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  30. ↑ Jolyon Webber (August 18, 2015). "Brooke Candy: Rubber Band Stacks". Hunger TV . Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Listen to the Madden NFL 16 Soundtrack". EA Sports . October 19, 2016.
  32. ↑ Megan Williams (February 8, 2017). "Brooke Candy Searches For Satisfaction With 'Happy Days'". IDOL. Archived from the original on May 28, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  33. ↑ "Brooke Candy - 'Happy Days'". Popjustice . February 4, 2017.
  34. ↑ Hattie Collins (February 5, 2016). "brooke candy is back!". i-D . Archived from the original on May 14, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  35. ↑ Hayden Manders (February 4, 2016). "Brooke Candy Seeks "Happy Days" In New Video". Nylon .
  36. ↑ "Watch: Brooke Candy - "Changes"". Wonderland. May 13, 2016.
  37. ↑ "Premiere: Brooke Candy N-A-S-T-Y". Hunger TV . June 2, 2016.
  38. 1 2 Daisy Jones (July 7, 2016). "Brooke Candy's New Track "Paper or Plastic" Is a Pure Shot of Sparkling Pop". Noisey .
  39. ↑ Davies, Mimi (July 19, 2016). "Paper or Plastic, Brooke Candy's New Music Video". Asbomagazine.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2017.
  40. ↑ Yasmeen Gharnit (July 14, 2016). "Brooke Candy + Her Sister Wives Take Control Over Their Lives In Her New Music Video". Nylon .
  41. ↑ Rachel Sonis (July 15, 2016). "Brooke Candy Seeks Retribution In "Paper Or Plastic" Video: Watch - Idolator". Idolator . Archived from the original on April 23, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  42. ↑ Daisy Jones (July 14, 2016). "Watch Brooke Candy take revenge on her patriarchal oppressor". Dazed .
  43. 1 2 "The Chosen Ones". PaperMag. March 25, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
  44. ↑ Wass, Mike (February 3, 2017). "Brooke Candy & Sia's "Living Out Loud" Is Really Bad". Idolator. Archived from the original on April 23, 2017.
  45. ↑ "brooke candy's back!". i-D . Vice. February 5, 2016.
  46. ↑ Kevin Apaza (December 15, 2016). "Brooke Candy & Sia Team Up On New Song "Living Out Loud": Hear The KDA Remix First!/". Direct Lyrics .
  47. ↑ "Living out Loud [KDA Remix] - Single by Brooke Candy X Sia on Apple Music". Apple Music . December 16, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
  48. ↑ "Brooke Candy - 'Living Out Loud' feat. Sia". Wonderland. February 6, 2017. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  49. ↑ Bradley Stern (February 3, 2017). "'Living Out Loud': Brooke Candy and Sia Tackle Substance Abuse in a Soaring Pop Anthem". PopCrush .
  50. ↑ Justin Moran (February 3, 2017). "Nothing Can Stop Brooke Candy & Sia on Breakout Pop Duet 'Living Out Loud'". Out .
  51. ↑ "Brooke Candy Releases "Living Out Loud" Ft. Sia". RCA Records . February 3, 2017. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2017.
  52. 1 2 Justin Moran (January 17, 2017). "Premiere: Brooke Candy Stars in Surreal Fashion Film, Candy Crush". OUT.
  53. 1 2 Alexandra Weiss (June 14, 2017). "Brooke Candy Goes Back To Basics". Bullett Media. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  54. ↑ Justin Moran (July 12, 2017). "Brooke Candy's Hot Like a 'Volcano'". Out.
  55. ↑ Gerrick D. Kennedy (May 4, 2017). "Brandy, Chromeo to headline LA Pride Festival". Los Angeles Times .
  56. ↑ Eve Barlow (June 12, 2017). "Brandy Thrills LA Pride Festival With Hit-Packed Set". Billboard .
  57. ↑ "Brooke Candy's 'Volcano' Is About To Blow [VIDEO]". Grindr . July 7, 2017. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  58. ↑ ""For Free - Single" von Brooke Candy". Apple Music, iTunes (DE). March 14, 2018.
  59. 1 2 "GNTM-Models blamieren sich als Möchtegern-Rapperinnen". T-Online (in German). March 16, 2018.
  60. 1 2 "BROOKE CANDY WAGES WAR!". May 18, 2018. Archived from the original on July 2, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  61. ↑ Justin Moran (May 18, 2018). "Brooke Candy Declares 'War'". Paper.
  62. ↑ "Squad Goals Brooke Candy, Pussy Riot, Mykki Blanco & MNDR". WonderSound Records. August 1, 2018.
  63. ↑ Matt Moen (August 10, 2018). "Brooke Candy Teases Upcoming Single with Mykki Blanco, Pussy Riot, & MNDR". Paper.
  64. 1 2 3 Frankie Dunn (August 17, 2018). "brooke candy, mykki blanco and pussy riot are sex dolls in this music video". i-D. Vice.
  65. 1 2 3 Selim Bulut (August 17, 2018). "Brooke Candy on 'My Sex', working with Pornhub, and mythical obsessions". Dazed.
  66. ↑ "Many Vids X Brooke Candy". ManyVids . August 16, 2018.
  67. ↑ Ryan Cahill (November 7, 2018). "Sweet Like (Brooke) Candy". Notion .
  68. ↑ Stephen Daw (November 16, 2018). "Pop-Punk Rapper Brooke Candy Goes 'Nuts' With Lil Aaron On New Track: Listen". Billboard.
  69. ↑ Matt Moen (December 13, 2018). "Brooke Candy Does Donuts in the Desert in 'Oomph'". Paper.
  70. ↑ Cerys Kenneally (December 27, 2018). "Brooke Candy shares unreleased tracks including SOPHIE collaboration "Oh Yeah"". The Line of Best Fit .
  71. ↑ Daisy Jones (January 4, 2019). "Start the Year Right With a Doc About Brooke Candy and Japanese Bondage".
  72. ↑ "Brooke Candy on Instagram: "Just finished my 1st album in London and I'm 1 part excited to share with the world and 1 part really sad that it's over. I ❤️ YOU @ashnikko…"". Instagram . January 10, 2019. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021.
  73. ↑ Jake Hall (June 20, 2019). "The Real Deal: An honest interview with Brooke Candy". The Face . Retrieved June 23, 2019.
  74. ↑ Brooke Candy (February 28, 2019). "BROOKE CANDY on Twitter: "SURPRISE! MARCH 15 MY FIRST UNOFFICIAL SINGLE "HAPPY" FROM MY FIRST ALBUM "SEXORCISM" DROPS… "". Twitter .
  75. 1 2 Mike Nied (March 29, 2019). "Brooke Candy Returns With Growling Anthem "Happy"". Idolator.[ permanent dead link ]
  76. ↑ Mike Nied (July 23, 2019). "Interview: Brooke Candy Talks "XXXTC" Video, 'Sexorcism' & Charli XCX Collab". Idolator.
  77. ↑ Matthew Strauss (July 2, 2019). "Charli XCX and Maliibu Miitch Join Brooke Candy on New Song "XXXTC": Listen". Pitchfork .
  78. ↑ Hannag Abueideh (September 10, 2019). "Brooke Candy's "Drip" is here and were all purring". Flaunt.
  79. ↑ Ethan Ayer (October 21, 2019). "On "FMU," Brooke Candy takes the night with an all-female biker gang". The Fader.
  80. ↑ Dylan Kelly (October 25, 2019). "Brooke Candy's New Album SEXORCISM is Refreshingly Liberated". V .
  81. 1 2 Philip Logan (November 2, 2019). "Brooke Candy Announces 2020 SEXORCISM European Tour!". CelebMix.
  82. ↑ Daw, Stephen (November 12, 2019). "Brooke Candy and Toopoor Host a Mansion Playdate in 'Freak Like Me' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  83. ↑ Stubblebine, Allison (December 4, 2019). "Brooke Candy Turns Into A Kinky Fairy For "Nymph" Video". Nylon.
  84. ↑ Ulitski, Rob (October 29, 2020). "Brooke Candy 'Honey Pussy' by Jordan Rossi". Promonews. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  85. ↑ Aniftos, Rani (December 23, 2020). "Brooke Candy Destigmatizes Online Sex Work in Frisky, Star-Studded 'Cum' Video". Billboard.
  86. 1 2 "How Much Would You Pay to See Elon Musk in a Dog Collar?". Paper. April 5, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  87. ↑ Moen, Matt (May 12, 2022). "It's the Dawn of a New Brooke Candy Era". Paper . Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  88. 1 2 3 Samways, Gemma (September 9, 2022). "Brooke Candy has entered her bubblegum pop era". Dazed.
  89. ↑ "Brooke Candy Can Be Your Mistress on 'Flip Phone'". Paper. September 9, 2022.
  90. ↑ Kenneally, Cerys (September 9, 2022). "Brooke Candy returns with first new single in three years "Flip Phone"". The Line of Best Fit.
  91. ↑ "Brooke Candy Teams Up With Only Fire for New Track 'Yoga'". DIY . October 17, 2022. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  92. ↑ "Brooke Candy Gives Horny Techno King Only Fire His First Tattoo". Head Topics. January 6, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  93. ↑ Major, Michael (February 14, 2023). "Brooke Candy Releases New Single 'Juicy Fruit'". BroadwayWorld . Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  94. ↑ Ponce, Kevin (July 27, 2023). "PREMIERE: BROOKE CANDY DEBUTS "FMUATW"". V Magazine . Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  95. ↑ Lane, Vincent (September 23, 2023). "Only Fire & Brooke Candy Release "fmuatw" Remix" . Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  96. ↑ Gerndt, Ella Wood (February 23, 2024). "Brooke Candy Releases New Electro-Pop Single "Safeword"". V . Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  97. ↑ "Brooke Candy Reveals "Pills"". Click. May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  98. ↑ Lindsay, Ed (June 27, 2024). "Brooke Candy - Block (Single)". Worldplay. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  99. ↑ "My new album "SPIRAL" out everywhere Oct 4!!! Sooooo excited to share this one with ya'll!!!". Instagram . August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  100. ↑ "SPIRAL is dropping October 25 🌀". Twitter . October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  101. ↑ Amy Sciarretto (April 11, 2016). "What's In Brooke Candy's MAC Collection? It's Really Punk Rock". Bustle .
  102. ↑ "Talking Happiness And Change With Brooke Candy". Idol. March 3, 2016. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  103. ↑ Paul Lester (January 1, 2016). "Shake it up: the future female pop stars of 2016". The Guardian .
  104. 1 2 3 4 Carman, Ali (May 28, 2012). "Stalking Heads: Brooke Candy". Vice . Retrieved February 16, 2013.
  105. ↑ "Sia Furler, the Socially Phobic Pop Star". The New York Times. April 20, 2014.
  106. ↑ "Why Brooke Candy Is Poised to Become Fashion's Latest Pop Muse". July 16, 2014. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  107. 1 2 Catarinella, Alex (February 19, 2013). "Brooke Candy: These Are A Few Of Her Favorite Things". MTV: It Girls . Viacom. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
  108. ↑ Cragg, Michael (February 11, 2013). "New music: Brooke Candy - I Wanna Fuck Right Now". The Guardian . Retrieved July 18, 2013.
  109. ↑ "Exclusive Gallery: L.A. Rapper Brooke Candy Unwrapped". Bullett Media. July 26, 2012. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  110. ↑ "BROOKE CANDY". Alispelleschi.com.
  111. ↑ Cantor, Paul (February 11, 2013). "Brooke Candy 'I Wanna F*ck Right Now' Video". The Boom Box. AOL . Retrieved February 16, 2013.
  112. ↑ Hall, Jake (June 20, 2019). "The Real Deal: An honest interview with Brooke Candy". The Face . Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  113. ↑ Pursley, Angelica. "The Interview: Brooke Candy". HungerTV. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  114. ↑ Irvin, Jack (February 26, 2020). "Brooke Candy Talks Sexorcism, Collaboration, And Being A Tastemaker". Ladygunn.
  115. ↑ "Tickets — Serving Entertainment". Serving Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  116. ↑ "Brooke Candy The Whore Tour - Auckland Tickets, Thu 21/02/2019 at 8:00 PM". Eventbrite .
  117. ↑ Jasmine Espy (May 2017). "Lizzo wants to make Detroit feel 'Good As Hell'". BLAC Detroit. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
  118. ↑ Taylor Ghrist (July 22, 2014). "Video Star Bradley Soileau Smokes Weed + Talks Lana Del Rey, Brooke Candy, and His New Fashion Brand". BlackBook .
  119. ↑ "Brooke Candy - IMDb". IMDB. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  120. ↑ "Bloodrape (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  121. ↑ Dazed (October 31, 2018). "Watch Brooke Candy star in a blood-splattered Halloween short film". Dazed.
  122. ↑ Jones, Daisy; Staff, Noisey UK (January 4, 2019). "Start the Year Right With a Doc About Brooke Candy and Japanese Bondage".
  123. ↑ "Watch The New Video for 'Genesis' by Grimes". 4AD. August 22, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  124. ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : "Serious Thugs - "Link Ting (Other Girls)" (Official Music Video)". YouTube . December 5, 2012.
  125. ↑ Tshepo Mokoena (October 3, 2013). "What I Learned about Style from Angel Haze's "Echelon (It's My Way)"". Noisey .
  126. ↑ McNeilage, Ross (December 15, 2017). "Charli XCX and French Montana Unveil 'Dirty Sexy Money' Video". MTV News . Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  127. ↑ "Sega Bodega on his new multidisciplinary EP project self*care". BBC Radio 6 Music . October 22, 2018.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.