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Introducing the Dame

Ivy Levan · 2013

11 min · 4 tracks · pop music

A bold fusion of pop and rock elements with a brassy, confident vocal delivery that commands attention.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Money — This track features an infectious chorus paired with bold lyrical themes about ambition and wealth, encapsulating the confident tone of the EP.
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    Hot Damn — With its high-energy beat and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Levan's ability to blend sass with a danceable rhythm, reinforcing her pop appeal.
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    I Don't Wanna Wake Up — This track showcases a more vulnerable side of Levan through introspective lyrics set against a catchy melody, balancing the album's brashness with emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong hooks and production but lacks depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

  • The first track, 'Money', opens with a bold brass section that sets an energetic tone for the EP.
  • The EP maintains a consistent tempo, with only slight variations in pace across the four tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Money 2:33
  • 2 Hot Damn 3:04
  • 3 I Don't Wanna Wake Up 3:00
  • 4 Hang Forever 2:49

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