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Expectations
Pop · 2018 · 11 tracks · 43m

Expectations

Bebe Rexha

Gritty, raspy vocals meet high-gloss R&B and trap-pop. A debut centered on the friction between mental health struggles and the polish of superstardom.

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It's the ultimate 'it's okay to not be okay' pop record with hooks that actually stick.

A tense, neon-lit exploration of self-doubt and resilience.

Expectations · vs · Bebe Rexha
Mental Health+1.9σ

The writing leans notably further into mental health than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 43m
02
I’m a Mess
3:16
04
Shining Star
3:06
05
Knees
3:27
06
I Got You
3:12
07
Self Control
2:55
08
Sad
3:06
09
Mine
2:51
10
Steady
3:14
11
Don’t Get Any Closer
2:49
12
Grace
3:17
13
Pillow
3:36
Moments Worth Waiting For
The jagged, self-deprecating hook of 'I'm a Mess' where the rasp in her voice perfectly mimics emotional fraying.
The transition from the acoustic-leaning verses to the electronic pulse in 'Knees', highlighting the desperation of the lyrics.
The unexpected country-crossover warmth of 'Meant to Be' providing a brief, melodic respite from the album's darker pop core.
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