Slut Pop Explained

Slut Pop
Type:ep
Cover:Kim petras slut pop.jpeg
Border:yes
Artist:Kim Petras
Genre:Dance-pop[1]
Length:15:52
Label:
Producer:Dr. Luke
Prev Title:Turn Off the Light
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Feed the Beast
Next Year:2023

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.[2]

Background

Kim Petras signed to Republic Records in 2021 and then started to work on new music for her major label debut studio album, as well other musical projects.[3] About the new songs, Petras stated that she explored sexual themes, getting inspired by other artists, citing Britney Spears as an example.[4] The EP process was completed in two months,[5] and the track listing was put together when the singer realized that she had enough songs about the same theme to put on a whole project on its own.[6] [7] The album cover was shot by Devin Kasparian.[8]

Composition

A dance-pop EP[9] with influences of tech house and electropop, Slut Pop was described as an "X-rated" album about "slutty, sexual fantasies".[10] According to PopCrush, it features "throbbing beats, dirty lyrics and sex-positive anthems inspired by the sex workers community".[11]

Release and promotion

In the weeks leading up to Slut Pop release, Petras posted videos teasing its songs on social media, as well stills from a new photoshoot done for the project.[12] To promote the EP, Petras realized a club crawl branded as Slut Tour, during which she performed at multiple nightclubs in one night.[13]

On January 7 2024, a vinyl release of the EP was made available for pre-order. The record was sold out in under a few hours.[14]

On January 22 2024, Petras announced on Instagram the official vinyl release of Slut Pop.

Reception

The project received a mixed reception. While some critics praised the EP's sex-positive nature,[15] [16] [17] others criticized Petras' association with producer Dr. Luke, who produced the entirety of the EP.[18] [19]

Personnel

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[20] 77
US Current Album Sales (Billboard)[21] 60

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
Various11 February 2022Republic
9 February 2024LP

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim Petras shifts into sex-positive overdrive with 'Slut Pop'. O'Connor. Michael. VanyaLand. 12 February 2022. 13 February 2022. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213054612/https://vanyaland.com/2022/02/11/kim-petras-shifts-into-sex-positive-overdrive-with-slut-pop/. live.
  2. Web site: Kim Petras Announces 'Slut Pop' EP. DIY. 9 February 2022. 9 February 2022. 9 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220209193657/https://diymag.com/2022/02/09/kim-petras-slut-pop-ep. live.
  3. Web site: Kim Petras signs to Republic Records. Aswad. Jem. Variety. 26 August 2021. 24 February 2022. 22 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922080321/https://variety.com/2021/music/news/kim-petras-republic-records-1235049989/. live.
  4. Web site: Bet You Wanna a Taste of Kim Petras. Dresden. Hilton. Paper Magazine. 23 December 2021. 24 February 2022. 25 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225023124/https://www.papermag.com/kim-petras-coconuts-cover-2656085822.html. live.
  5. Web site: Q: How long have you been planning this?. Petras. Kim. Twitter. 19 February 2022. 24 February 2022. 25 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225023124/https://twitter.com/kimpetras/status/1495127492570480641/. live.
  6. Web site: Q: why did you decide to drop slutpop before your full album?. Petras. Kim. Twitter. 19 February 2022. 24 February 2022. 25 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225023127/https://twitter.com/kimpetras/status/1495126176150421504/. live.
  7. Web site: why did you decided to call it slutpop ?. Petras. Kim. Twitter. 19 February 2022. 24 February 2022. 25 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225023126/https://twitter.com/kimpetras/status/1495125537068621828/. live.
  8. Web site: Homepage . Devin Kasparian . June 5, 2024.
  9. Web site: O'Connor. Michael. 12 February 2022. Kim Petras shifts into sex-positive overdrive with 'Slut Pop'. 13 February 2022. VanyaLand. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213054612/https://vanyaland.com/2022/02/11/kim-petras-shifts-into-sex-positive-overdrive-with-slut-pop/. live.
  10. Web site: 11 February 2022. Kim Petras is Coming to WeHo to Celebrate Drop of X-Rated Album Slut Pop. 13 February 2022. WeHo Times. 12 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220212200541/https://wehotimes.com/kim-petras-is-coming-to-weho-to-celebrate-drop-of-x-rated-album-slut-pop/. live.
  11. Web site: Kim Petras' 'Slut Pop' EP Celebrates the Sex Worker Community. Nied. Mike. PopCrush. 11 February 2022. 24 February 2022. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213144954/https://popcrush.com/kim-petras-slut-pop-ep/. live.
  12. Web site: Kim Petras is releasing a new project called Slut Pop this week. Kenneally. Cerys. The Line of Best Fit. 9 February 2022. 9 February 2022. 9 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220209181656/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/kim-petras-is-releasing-a-new-project-called-slut-pop-this-week. live.
  13. Web site: 11 February 2022. Slut Tour. 13 February 2022. Twitter. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213051546/https://twitter.com/BunheadHQ/status/1492294320056983553. live.
  14. Web site: Slut Pop [VINYL]

    Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl ]

    . 2024-01-17 . www.amazon.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Kim Petras' 'Slut Pop' EP Celebrates the Sex Worker Community. Mix 106 Radio. 11 February 2022. 13 February 2022. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213051926/https://mix106radio.com/kim-petras-slut-pop-ep/. live.
  16. Web site: New EP Slut Pop Shows Off a Sex-Positive Kim Petras. Beyond the Stage Magazine. 12 February 2022. 13 February 2022. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213050356/https://www.beyondthestagemagazine.com/kim-petras-slut-pop/. live.
  17. Web site: Kim Petras Branches Out Into 'Slut Pop' Just in Time For Valentine's Day. Forbes. 12 February 2022. 13 February 2022. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213050355/https://www.forbes.com/sites/cmalone/2022/02/11/kim-petras-branches-out-into-slut-pop-just-in-time-for-valentines-day/?sh=459e2fa712e4%2F. live.
  18. The Dirtiest Thing About Kim Petras' 'Slut Pop'? It's Produced By Dr. Luke. Rolling Stone. 12 February 2022. 13 February 2022. 12 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220212225419/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kim-petras-collabs-with-dr-luke-slut-pop-1299208/. live.
  19. Web site: Kim Petras drops incredibly NSFW 'Slut Pop' – but the response is mixed. Pink News UK. 11 February 2022. 13 February 2022. 13 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213051549/https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/02/11/kim-petras-slut-pop-dr-luke/. live.
  20. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 21 February 2022. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1668. 6. 21 February 2022.
  21. Kim Petras Chart History (Current Album Sales). Billboard. 22 February 2022. 23 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220223042524/https://www.billboard.com/artist/kim-petras/chart-history/tcl/. live.

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