Becky blazes with electric new single "How Fast" [Review]

The Berlin-based drag performer and vocal dynamo Becky is back bolder, brasher, and more beat-driven than ever. Becky's latest single, "How Fast," and a thrilling new chapter set the scene ahead of the third EP, which will be released May 30. The track isn't just a comeback but more like a reset. Becky's Lane is where drag meets lo-fi pop with a heartbeat, from lo-fi YouTube odd-bod upload days to outrageously commanding live gigs dripping in attitude, glitter, and percussion. "How Fast" takes that trajectory and pushes it into overdrive.

The song is a slick, synth-kissed contemplation of time, pace, and emotional whiplash. Something stems from that contrast, and the production is intentionally sparse, echoing her signature minimalist, rhythmic drum style. The delivery of the vocals edges on candor. Becky doesn't sing as much as emote, skating along the bouncy verses with a detached cool that still feels incredibly human. In performance artist fashion, Becky's vocal stands as a mirror on the surface. It's all calm and collected, with water churning below. There's a theatrical tension in how the track unfolds as if every line has been painted on with a slow, deliberate brushstroke. And still, the song's pace clicks away, echoing the irony between the brittleness of emotional control and the speed of change.

"How Fast" is a charming progression recognizable in tone, refined in structure and layering. For newbies and the uninitiated, it's the perfect portal into Becky's world, where real meets fake, and drag is not so much a look as a way of life. Becky has never followed trends. Music beats to its own drum, figuratively and sometimes literally, and "How Fast" is no different. It's a brave opening shot to an EP that's bound to stand out, and it's a testament to the idea that underneath the lashes and the lipstick, there is a person who has something true to say.

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