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Princess Superstar Is

Princess Superstar · 2001

59 min · 16 tracks · electronic music

A playful fusion of hip-hop and electroclash, packed with witty lyrics and infectious beats that defy genre boundaries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    You Get Mad at Napster — This track cleverly critiques the emerging digital landscape while blending humor with a catchy beat, showcasing Princess Superstar's unique lyrical wit.
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    Wet!Wet!Wet! — With its infectious hook and playful energy, this track encapsulates the album's spirit of fun and irreverence while challenging societal norms around sexuality.
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    Who Writes Your Lyrics — This song examines authenticity in artistry through sharp wordplay and an upbeat tempo, illustrating Princess Superstar's knack for self-reflection amidst her party-centric themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a playful blend of genres with engaging lyrics, though it may not have deep lasting appeal.

What we noticed

  • Tracks like 'You Get Mad at Napster' blend hip-hop rhythms with electronic beats, creating a distinctive sound that challenges genre boundaries.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful irreverence for lighthearted moments
  • dynamic shifts that surprise listeners
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • engaging beats for party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, introspective pieces
  • seek serious, heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Princess Superstar Is' was released in 2001, Princess Superstar had already made a name for herself in the underground music scene with her distinctive style blending hip-hop and electronic elements. This album marked her second full-length release, following her debut 'Last of the International Playboys,' and showcased a significant evolution in her lyrical content and production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Peaches· Ladytron· Robyn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Super Fantasy 1:42
  • 2 Bad Babysitter 3:37
  • 3 Keith 'n Me 4:26
  • 4 Wet!Wet!Wet! 3:28
  • 5 We Got Panache 3:20
  • 6 Trouble 3:34
  • 7 You Get Mad at Napster 4:07
  • 8 Untouchable, Part 2 3:35
  • 9 Untouchable, Part 1 3:37
  • 10 What Is It? 1:51
  • 11 Welcome to My World 3:44
  • 12 I Love You (or at Least I Like You) 4:14
  • 13 Who Writes Your Lyrics 2:45
  • 14 Dichotomy 3:28
  • 15 Keith 'n Me (remix) 4:33
  • 16 Too Much Weight 7:23

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata