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PENELOPE – FUCK BOI (2021)

On and off relationships often fill the media but they are very different in reality than they are on TV. Through the attitude-infused sounds of her single ‘FUCK BOI’, PENELOPE is telling the tale of a woman reclaiming her power after being dumped by the same person four times. A messy revenge breakup track, the single bursts with her addictive attitude while making you scream out with her.

Completely in her element with an unapologetic sound, PENELOPE is a real powerhouse of sound that shows no signs of slowing down. Through her music, she takes the energy that she feels bubbling inside and transforms it into cheeky anthems and overwhelming excitement. Offering the support and strength that many people need, she pumps her own confidence into your veins while helping you feel true to yourself.



‘FUCK BOI’ opens with neon lights shining through the soundscape that warps into the deep beats of the main melody. There is a serious bounce to the beats that grab your muscles and get them moving before you can stop them. The movement from deep beat to clapping tones has you bouncing through the soundscape. The unapologetic vibe of the vocals is pumped into your soul by the music that is in your face. There is a lot of power in the music that you are easily swept into as you go crazy to the music. It is an extremely engaging melody that gets you caught in PENELOPE’s web.

The electronic vocals that open the vocals drop for PENELOPE’s seductive vocal performance. Through the verses, her voice is smooth and wraps around you like ribbons of satin. The lyrics detail the breakup and the anger felt over the relationship. The smooth movements of the verses are a delightful contrast to the rap tones of the chorus that throw everything back in the face of the person who dumped the main character. You can hear how she is building up her power and taking back her strength. There is no way that you can listen to this song and not feel the urge to sing along or serious turn up the volume to let PENELOPE do the shouting for you.

PENELOPE is unapologetic in her performance as she helps you build up strength and take back power after a breakup in ‘FUCK BOI’. The punchy tones of the melody have you bouncing through the soundscape with their movement. Her vocals swing from seductive satin on the verses to an in-your-face rap on the chorus to drive the message of the track home.

Find out more about PENELOPE on her Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.