Okay, period! Listen up, because the conversation needs to change: Cleotrapa is not “up next,” she’s up now, and her debut album, Supernova Girl, is the receipts. This project is the ultimate flex of New York City grit and Gen Z energy, proving she’s not just an artist, but a multifaceted entity ready to take the throne.
She brings that classic, undeniable New York hood energy right through your speakers. It’s gritty, it’s confident, and it’s layered with an unapologetic swagger that immediately establishes her dominance in the contemporary hip-hop landscape. This isn’t just music; it’s an auditory ride through the city streets. When I hit play, I automatically call up that feeling of rolling deep in the whip, especially on the track “Black Trucks.”
Photo courtesy of Cleotrapa’s (@iamcleotrapa) Instagram account
Cleotrapa on Versatility: Genre Fluidity on Full Display
What makes Supernova Girl a complete album isn’t just the sheer intensity; it’s the structural versatility Cleotrapa executes across the entire song construction. This is where she shows she’s not a one-note wonder, she’s a true artist who understands the full spectrum of the urban genre.
- Club Anthems: Tracks like “Bitch It’s Cleotrapa” and features like “Everybody Ate” (with Lay Bankz) are immediately identifiable as high-energy, high-impact bangers. They deliver the requisite tempo and quotable lyrics to dominate any function.
- Hip-Hop Core: Songs like the standout “Black Trucks” are raw, street-oriented hip-hop. The beat selection and flow cadence here are an immediate call-to-action, giving us that concrete, East Coast lyrical narrative.
- R&B/Dance Fusion: She shows her range by integrating R&B and dance elements seamlessly. This genre-fluid approach demonstrates a calculated risk that pays off, proving her voice can shift from aggressive bars to melodically engaging hooks without losing impact.
- Heartfelt & Relatable: The album isn’t just hard; it has moments of reflection, giving us that necessary emotional depth that elevates a collection of songs to a true body of work. It’s a genius move that makes the listener feel connected to the source material.
Photo courtesy of Cleotrapa’s (@iamcleotrapa) Instagram account
This album is a manifesto. Cleotrapa delivers a cohesive, yet diverse, soundscape that solidifies her as a supernova in the truest sense, a rapidly shining star with explosive creative power. She’s here to stay, and the industry better take notes.
