''Slut Pop Miami'' is the fourth

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by German singer

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. It was released on 14 February 2024 through Amigo and

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, and was produced by

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. It serves as a sequel to her 2022 EP ''

Slut Pop ''Slut Pop'' is the third extended play (EP) by German singer Kim Petras. It was released on 11 February 2022 through Amigo Records and Republic. Background Kim Petras signed to Republic Records in 2021 and then started to work on new music for ...

''. "Slut Pop Miami" received mixed reviews; while some praised its bold, outrageous themes and the sex-positive direction of the project, others criticized its repetitive nature and felt it lacked the original album's spark.

Background and release

Petras released ''Slut Pop'' on 11 February 2022, a

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EP with overtly sex-positive lyricism. Petras began to tease

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-inspired visuals reminiscent of the 2002 video game '' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' and announced the title of the sequel project on 7 February 2024.

Composition

The EP has twelve tracks. ''

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'' has called the collection a "

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lust bomb". Bernardo Sim of ''

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'' wrote, "This project also provides

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commentary on the extremely hyper-sexualized state of LGBTQ+ culture, for all the good and bad parts that exist within it." In an interview with American actress

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, Petras shared that

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influenced the EP, and shared that the lyrics were inspired by her experiences on vacation in Miami.

Reception

'' Clash'' rated the EP 7 out of 10, with Robin Murray writing "''Slut Pop Miami'' grinds down on its theme, refusing to avoid your awkward glances. Blistering neon-tinted

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with some aspects of

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swagger to the production, the track titles alone could make you blush." ''

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'' gave the EP a negative review that criticized the decision of Petras to make a sequel to the original ''Slut Pop'', with Reanna Cruz writing "''Slut Pop Miami'' replaces that rapturous lust f ''Slut Pop''for mechanical routine."

Track listing

All tracks are produced by

. All tracks are written by Aaron Joseph, Kim Petras, Rocco Valdes,

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, and Lukasz Gottwald unless otherwise specified.

Personnel

* Kim Petras - vocals * Dr. Luke - programming, producer * MixReady - mixing engineer * Clint Gibbs - mixing engineer * Tyler Sheppard - engineer * Kalani Thompson - engineer * Ashlee Gibbs - studio personnel * Dale Becker - mastering engineer * Katie Harvey - assistant mastering engineer * Cody Critcheloe (SSION) - photographer, visual director

Charts

References

{{Authority control 2024 EPs 2024 mixtape albums Albums produced by Dr. Luke Kim Petras EPs Republic Records EPs Sequel albums Amigo Records albums