Released in 2022, "Brat" marks a pivotal moment in Charli XCX's career, representing a conscious shift towards a more experimental and liberated approach to music-making. Following the critical acclaim of her previous albums, including "Pop 2" and "Charli", Charli XCX sought to push the boundaries of pop music even further. "Brat" is the culmination of this quest, an album that defies traditional genre classifications and embraces a raw, unfiltered aesthetic.