Chlöe, “Treat Me” | Track Review

Chlöe brings attitude in her first single of 2022, “Treat Me”. Men everywhere, prepare to ‘put in work!’

“'Cause you’re dealing with a lotta competition / You’re gonna have to do a lotta ass-kissing!” Da-yum Chlöe, bringing that fierceness to the table! Woo! After dropping “Have Mercy” in 2021, the Grammy-nominated artist returns with a surefire bang with “Treat Me”.  When Chlöe states this man’s “dealing with a lotta competition” it’s NOT another guy. It’s HER!

Basically, if you’re going to be with Chlöe, you better bring your A-Game. Essentially, she wants him to treat her like she treats herself.  Perhaps that’s demanding but think about it – who wants to be with someone who doesn’t treat them well? In this case, the perfect suitor has to ‘put in work.’ That said, in the chorus, Chlöe – or at least the Bubba Sparxxx “Ms New Booty” sample – gives mixed messaging.  She wants him to put in work, but apparently, that work is also, say, “putting it down” in the bedroom.  Whatever, I suppose.  She gets a lift from strong production work by Oak in addition to the sample.  Of course, there are multiple writers.

Final Thoughts

So, does Chlöe ‘come through’ on “Treat Me”?  It’s fun and enjoyable. Is “Treat Me” the second coming? No. Like “Have Mercy”, there are ample pros.  Still, as a solo artist, it feels as if Chlöe is either missing something or perhaps, doing too much.  I dunno, man.  Still, “Treat Me” should bring some attitude to any playlist.  Don’t let that man get away with not treating girls!

Chlöe • “Treat Me” • Parkwood Entertainment LLC / Columbia • 4.8.22

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