After an amazing performance at this year’s EDC Las Vegas on the Cosmic Meadow Stage, along with the thrilling announcement of her biggest headlining show yet at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CHYL is truly riding the supersonic wave of feminine prowess. Her latest release, “Pretty Girl Race EP,” marks her debut with Monstercat and celebrates her vision of Girl-forward infused Speed House.
This turbocharged release embodies the vibrant energy of street racing culture while showcasing unapologetic femininity. Featuring her signature Speed House melodics, 150BPM, “Pretty Girl Race” is an electrifying festival-worthy experience. I had the joy of experiencing this incredible energy at last year’s Lights All Night, presented by Disco Presents, and it was truly mind-blowing. Her energetic bass lines and cyber-pop track selection created waves of nostalgia, perfectly capturing the cool Y2K vibe in her set.
“Imagine Fast and Furious, but the girls win – that’s the spirit I wanted to put out when I made the songs on the Pretty Race Girl EP. This project is me leaning fully into my girl side — melodic, emotional, but still fast, fierce, and high-energy. At the heart of it, this EP is about showing that girls can be cute, fearless, and fast all at once. I hope the listeners can join me on this high-speed joyride through the Speed House world I’ve been building.” – Shares CHYL
3,2,1…GO!!!
Kicking things off with “Pretty Race Girl,” a playful reworking of the beloved classic “Pretty Rave Girl,” the title track speeds ahead with an exhilarating jolt! Bursting with that nostalgic early 2000s vibe, the robotic vocals take you on a marvelous journey filled with punchy basslines and high-energy dance beats! Next is the Karma-soaked track “Crazy” (featuring Staarz), a dark and emotionally charged track with vengeance-filled lyrics. Cooning “ karma is a bitch like me…” ‘ Crazy’ is feirce dominate track both musically and vocally.
Switching gears with “Make Believe,” the whimsical melody and its slower BPM create a gentle, soothing interlude right at the halfway point of the EP. The heartfelt lyrics about an ex-lover playing mind games during their relationship truly allow CHYL’s vulnerability to shine. Downshifting gears and revving the RPMs into the red with “Fast Lane” (featuring Bianca), we discover the unsung anthem of CHYL’s philosophy. The phrase “Living life in the fast lane” beautifully captures the essence of this high-octane new EP.
As we approach the final lap, “Distant Dreams” transforms into a euphoric wonderland, with a heart-pounding beat that truly drives the EP home. In her debut collaboration with k?d, the punchy bass line combines beautifully with k?d’s smoky vocals, delivering exactly what CHYL envisioned: heartfelt lyrics infused with exhilarating energy. Leading us into the checkered flag is “I Get So Lost” (featuring Twsited), a vibrant dance track that brings a fantastic groove as we come around the last curve. Just like the opening track, it’s bursting with energy, and CHYL brilliantly solidifies her status as a living Speed House Legend!