Bonnie McKee On the Making of 'Hot City' and Pop Culture's Influence
In a recent episode of 'The Pop Report', Grammy-nominated songwriter Bonnie McKee opens up about her career and the release of her new album 'Hot City'. Known for penning hits for stars like Katy Perry, Britney Spears, and Kesha, McKee discusses her journey, including her initial setbacks with her previous record label and the inspiration she drew from Taylor Swift's re-recording strategy. Despite the delays, McKee was able to re-record her songs, bringing 'Hot City' to life.
She reflects on the influence of pop culture, the rise of artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, and the impact of Gen Z on society. McKee also shares her admiration for Kesha's new single 'Joyride' and her thoughts on the evolving nature of relationships with fellow artists.
She reflects on the influence of pop culture, the rise of artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, and the impact of Gen Z on society. McKee also shares her admiration for Kesha's new single 'Joyride' and her thoughts on the evolving nature of relationships with fellow artists.
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00:00Bonnie McKee, the Grammy-nominated songwriter behind hits for Katy Perry, Britney Spears,
00:05and Kesha, is making waves with her new album Hot City and opening up about her writing
00:10process.
00:11In the latest episode of The Pop Report, hosted by Zac Peter and Andy Lalwani, Bonnie opens
00:16up about her career journey and the long-awaited release of Hot City.
00:20Bonnie stated,
00:21I had made this whole album, which is now Hot City, while I was signed to a record deal.
00:26After touring those songs, I couldn't release them.
00:28When I left the label, I started from scratch with the bombastic EP.
00:32Despite her initial setbacks, McKee's songwriting career took off.
00:36Her collaborations with Katy Perry, including California Girls and Last Friday Night, became
00:41chart toppers.
00:42But McKee's Hot City album faced delays.
00:44She discussed how Taylor Swift's re-recording strategy inspired her to revisit the project.
00:49And so then when she did it, I was like, huh, I wonder if I can do that.
00:53And then looked through the contract and was like, oh my God, I can re-record these songs.
00:58In the episode, McKee also shares her thoughts on pop culture trends, from Cher's iconic
01:02status to the rise of artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
01:06She even reflects on the impact of Gen Z and the Bratz Summer trend on democracy and culture,
01:11and how she can't wait for a soon-to-be hopeful woman president thanks to the help
01:15of Bratz Summer.
01:17McKee also talked about her appreciation for Kesha's new single, Joyride.
01:21Though the singer admitted she is no longer close to Kesha or Katy Perry, she has admitted
01:26that seasons come and go, and you pick up with artists where you left off.