Sometimes the healthiest solution is crashing out… preferably over a beat this good.

Right after summer wraps up, Tinashe will officially kick off a new era with POPSTAR. The album follows her excellent QUANTUM BABY project, which featured standout hits like “No Broke Boys” and the viral smash “Nasty.” To build anticipation, she first went viral for smashing a car, then followed it up with a teaser single called “Crash Out.” Let’s talk about the latter.

Built around an explosive, club-ready beat with undeniable West Coast energy, “Crash Out” finds Tinashe embracing controlled chaos. She explains that while she’s naturally cool-headed, the noise of social media and everyday frustrations can push anyone over the edge. Hell, I can relate. I just farted and refused to open the window just so folks can be forced to smell it (F**k y’all).

What really stands out is her vocal versatility. She effortlessly switches between smooth, laid-back melodies on the hook and powerful, assertive vocals during the verses. All in all, this is a fun, infectious, effortless record with just the right amount of attitude, and it has me excited to hear what POPSTAR has in store.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.