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The lead single for XCX World was Released in October 2016, the song was a brass-heavy, liquor-soaked banger about extending the night until the morning. It featured a verse from Lil Yachty and was supposed to be her crossover moment.
By late 2016, the album had moved from experimental demos to an active label campaign. To prepare the boundary-pushing production for global radio, Atlantic Records enlisted legendary mixing engineer . Known for his iconic work mixing timeless pop staples like the Spice Girls' "Wannabe", as well as tracks for Madonna, Björk, and U2, Stent was brought in to provide cohesive sonic structure to SOPHIE and A.G. Cook's chaotic beats. Charli XCX XCX WORLD -Spike Stent- - This Act...
In August 2017, both Charli’s Google Drive and Stent’s systems were hacked, leading to the leak of nearly the entire album in various stages of completion. The lead single for XCX World was Released
XCX World is the fan-given name for the third studio album Charli XCX worked on from approximately 2015 to 2017——an album that was ultimately scrapped before official release. It was intended to be "the most pop thing and the most electronic thing" she had ever created, blending futuristic, club-oriented production with commercial pop accessibility. Collaborators on the project included pioneering producer SOPHIE, BloodPop, A.G. Cook, and many other avant-garde pop architects. To prepare the boundary-pushing production for global radio,
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry, Charli XCX has unveiled her latest venture: XCX WORLD. This innovative project promises to push the boundaries of creativity and artistic expression, with Spike Stent at the helm as a key collaborator. As fans and critics alike struggle to comprehend the magnitude of this undertaking, one thing is clear: Charli XCX is once again cementing her reputation as a trailblazing artist unafraid to take risks.
Stent is known for creating —a polished, punchy, and expensive-feeling sonic landscape. When you pair that legacy with Charli XCX’s chaotic, experimental vision, you get magic.
Other legendary tracks from the era, such as and "No Angel" , were pillars of Charli's live sets during this period but had not yet reached Stent's desk for final processing before the project collapsed. 🔓 The Great Hack: How XCX World Was Shelved