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Does Tate McRae’s Impressive ‘So Close To What’ Debut Confirm Her Superstardom?

This week's Five Burning Questions looks at Tate McRae's 'So Close To What,' her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200.

Kyle Denis: I think both “Sports Car” and “Revolving Door” have solid chances at building into long-lasting hits, but I have my eyes on “Purple Lace Bra.” That one feels like the kind of post- Born to Die dream-pop track that randomly becomes a trending TikTok sound. Jason Lipshutz: “Revolving Door” has a radio-ready hook that makes good use of McRae’s range, but the answer here is “Sports Car,” which has a more memorable chorus (flipping the script on “Wait (The Whisper Song),” two decades later!) Her songs really come together when she’s performing live, and her ability to deliver attitude and choreography on stage is the primary thing that makes her stand out from the rest of the pop crop – so capitalize on that by continuing to manufacture these visual moments.

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