Clarity (mixtape)
Clarity is the debut mixtape[6] and first full-length project by German singer Kim Petras, released on 28 June 2019.[7] Nine of its twelve tracks were released beforehand, beginning in April 2019.[8] It was produced by Made in China, Aaron Joseph, Brandon Hamlin, Jussifer, Oliver and Ben Billions. Musically, it contains elements of synth-pop, bubblegum pop, hip hop, contemporary R&B, glam rock and emo pop. Petras stated that this project is her "personal journey over the last two years", and it has received widespread critical acclaim.
Clarity
The first song that was released from Clarity was "Broken", on 25 April 2019 written by Petras herself and co-writer Anthony Medina. Petras later released one song every week to streaming services after that for ten weeks. Petras confirmed on Twitter that the tenth song that was released from Clarity, "Icy", was the actual lead single. To promote the album, Petras embarked on the Clarity Tour starting with North America and then Europe.
Background and composition[edit]
Petras has said the project is "about finding myself. It started with 'Broken' and will end with 'Clarity' because it reflects my personal journey over the last two years."[9] Nine of the songs were released in advance,[8] including the "breakup anthem" "Broken",[9] "downtempo" song "All I Do Is Cry", the "hookup anthem" "Do Me",[10] and the "bouncy banger" "Personal Hell".[9]
The album contains elements of synth-pop, bubblegum pop, hip hop, contemporary R&B, glam rock and emo pop.[2][3][4][5]