Charli XCX, Von dutch | Song Review 🎵

Hyperpop standout Charli XCX brings ample attitude, energy, and heat to “Von dutch,” the promo single from her sixth studio album, Brat.

According to Charli XCX, “I’m just living that life / Von Dutch, cult classic, but I still pop.” Word.  “Von dutch” arrives as the promo single from her sixth studio album, Brat. It references the clothing brand, yet it’s not really about the brand – go figure.  This electro- / hyperpop banger was written by Charli and produced by EASYFUN.  EASYFUN puts his foot into this one. From the jump, “Von dutch” is groovy, the synths picturesque, and the overall vibe giving #DANCEFLOOR. 

Besides the banging instrumental, the biggest reason for the success of this banger is Charli XCX.  She has no shortage of personality, pointing the fingers at the haters early on. Prior to “living that life / Von Dutch,” she asserts in the verse, “It’s okay just to admit that you’re jealous of me / Yeah, I heard you talk about me, that’s the word on the street.” Essentially, Charli reads this person something fierce, adding, “You’re obsessing, just confess it, put your hands up / It’s obvious I’m your number one.” Woo! Continuing with the chorus, excerpted earlier, XCX continues with the Von Dutch vibes: “Von Dutch, cult classic in your eardrums / Why you lying? You won’t fuck unless he’s famous / Do that little dance, without it, you’d be nameless / It’s so obvious I’m your number one.” What more is there to say? Charli XCX sounds as fierce as she ever has on this infectious, attitude-laden pop single. All told, “Von dutch” is a hell of a start to the Brat era.

Charli XCX // “Von dutch” // Atlantic // 2.29.24

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