Better Mistakes

by Bebe Rexha

Overview

Three years after her much-anticipated debut, pop singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha returned with her sophomore effort, 2021's Better Mistakes. Keeping with her usual style, the set features plenty of big bass, dance-friendly anthems that pepper electronic, '90s club bounce, hardened hip-hop, and even a little pop-punk energy into the mix. Although the bulk of Better Mistakes sounds party-appropriate, the depressing lyrics hint at a world of hurt for the artist, laid bare on the introspective, Sia-esque "Sabotage" and the sad "My Dear Love," where Rexha sings "I've got no friends left right now." The highlight title track turns that same pain into a devil-may-care free-for-all as Rexha wonders if she should make her bad choices a little more worthwhile. Guests Travis Barker, Ty Dolla $ign, Trevor Daniel, Lil Uzi Vert, Rick Ross, Pink Sweat$, and Lunay also join the fray, but it's Doja Cat who delivers the biggest standout on the album with the radio hit "Baby, I'm Jealous." There's enough here to warrant a listen, even if the pacing and track arrangement could use some help. The self-deprecation and confessional spirit of Better Mistakes make it an immensely relatable and honest point of view from a pop star, which longtime fans should appreciate. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	07/02/2021
Label:	Parlophone / Warner Music / Warner Records
UPC:	0093624889670
Rank:	87599

Tracks

1. Break My Heart Myself
2. Sabotage
3. Trust Fall
4. Better Mistakes
5. Sacrifice
6. My Dear Love
7. Die for a Man
8. Baby, I'm Jealous
9. On the Go
10. Death Row
11. Empty
12. Amore
13. Mama

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bebe Rexha   Primary Artist,Vocals
Richard Boardman   Keyboards,Synthesizer
Lunay   Featured Artist
Pink Sweat$   Featured Artist
Trevor Daniel   Featured Artist
Pink Sweats   Featured Artist
Ty Dolla $ign   Featured Artist
Doja Cat   Featured Artist
Pablo Bowman   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Lil Uzi Vert   Featured Artist
David Straaf   Bass,Drums,Guitar,Violin,Percussion,Synthesizer,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Peter Rycroft   Bass,Drums,Guitar
Travis Barker   Drums,Featured Artist
Rick Ross   Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Michael Tighe   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
Tom Norris   Mixing
Alex Pasco   Engineer,Recording
Jon Hume   Composer,Vocal Engineer
Colin Leonard   Mastering
BURNS   Composer,Engineer,Musician,Producer,Recording,Instrumentation
Bebe Rexha   Composer
Mitch McCarthy   Mixing
Richard Boardman   Composer,Drum Programming
Joe Khajadourian   Composer
Sam Wishkoski   Producer
Lisa Scinta   Composer
Jussi Karvinen   Composer
Blake Slatkin   Producer,Composer
Jefnier Osorio Moreno   Composer
Lunay   Composer
Pink Sweat$   Composer
David Bowden   Composer
Lostboy   Producer
William Roberts   Composer
Jason Gill   Composer,Producer
Alex Schwartz   Composer
Andrew Bolooki   Composer,Producer
Michelle Buzz   Composer
Brian Lee   Composer,Producer,Composer,Producer
Devon Corey   Vocal Engineer
Julian Burg   Engineer,Recording
Madison Love   Composer
Michael Keenan   Composer,Producer
The Six   Producer
Amala Zandile Dlamini   Composer
Lostboycrow   Producer
Pablo Bowman   Composer
Jussifer   Composer,Producer
Lil Uzi Vert   Composer
Nate Cyphert   Composer
David Straaf   Programming,Drum Programming
Symere Woods   Composer
Sorana Pacurar   Composer
Michael Matosic   Composer
Nick Mira   Composer,Producer
Peter Rycroft   Composer,Synthesizer Programming
Sam Wish   Producer
Serban Ghenea   Mixing
The Futuristics   Composer,Producer
Jack Brooks   Composer
Freddie Mercury   Composer
John Hanes   Producer
Mike Elizondo   Producer
Jaycen Joshua   Mixing,Mastering
Michael Pollack   Composer
Greg Kurstin   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Recording
Rick Ross   Composer
Justin Tranter   Composer