The girls with a passion 4 fashion have been rockin’ hot and rockin’ our world for the last 25 years, and now, for the first time since 2008, the Bratz are back in their pop star era with their latest EP, Bratz Angelz.
What A Doll
Like the releases before it, from 2005 to 2008, Bratz music has always had coinciding doll releases. From Rock Angelz, to Genie Magic, Forever Diamondz, and more, the soundtracks were used to help promote sales and visibility while also pushing the boundaries of what an innovative doll brand is capable of.
Bratz Angelz continues the trend by capitalizing on the recent release of the brand’s latest doll line, Pop Starz, an eclectic music-themed collection that portrays the four girls as music superstars. In a product description found on retailer websites such as Target and Amazon, MGA Entertainment states, “In this dreamworld, their Pop Starz alter egos came to life, and they became the hottest new girl group — the Bratz Angelz! With fresh sounds and bold new looks, bratitude is stepping into the spotlight.”
While they’re meant to look great as a group, each character has her own style, which lends itself to the solo tracks on the album. Yasmin is described as a “total pop princess,” while Jade blends country-glam style with a pop star attitude. Likewise, Sasha is serving pop sweetheart while Cloe is the alt-rock diva with a pop-punk sensibility. Through these distinct styles, each of the girls’ solo tracks on the album is catered to fit their personalities and individual charms while still maintaining a cohesive narrative as a group.
Queenz of All Thingz Y2K
Bratz Angelz kicks off with the first group song, “Queenz Of Every Night,” a sugary uptempo pop track that could easily double as a K-pop hit in the hands of another group. With its soft vocal flourishes and fast-paced beat, fans have already drawn sonic comparisons to groups like NewJeans, TWICE, and XG — all of whom have incorporated their own versions of 2000s influence. Given how mainstream K-pop has become in the last five years alone (and Y2K nostalgia), I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the aforementioned groups or others ended up on MGA’s sonic moodboard when crafting this track.
One thing that has stood the test of time and remained consistent throughout the Bratz’s music tenure is the empowering messages their songs tend to foster. While some would assume music coming from a doll brand would lack substance, Bratz has always made room for deeper topics such as self-worth, self-expression, and standing up for what you believe in — one of the many reasons their presence in the doll market was and still is crucial in children’s formative years.
“Queenz Of Every Night” continues to do this with lyrics of girlhood, friendship, and living one’s dreams at the forefront. “Through good times and bad times, we smile through it all / Dark clouds or sunshine, we’re standing tall / Long as we’re together, we’ll show the world who we are,” the Bratz sing in the pre-chorus. As the opening track of the EP, “Queenz Of Every Night” perfectly establishes the brand’s core theme — girls from different backgrounds coming together in a shared goal of self-expression through art and creativity.
Scorchin’ The Scene
Oftentimes, an artist’s best body of work is one that acknowledges their past while building upon it to create something new that honors their legacy. For Bratz Angelz, that track is “Think About It,” the second group song of the EP. Featuring a modern twist on a classic Bratz staple, the snappy pop/R&B jam heavily samples the 2006 Genie Magic B-side, “Never Gonna Give Up,” breathing new life into the track without undoing the magic of its original.
Similar to the Pop Starz collection being tied to the album, “Think About It” first premiered in April 2025, with its music video showcasing the Bratz in their all-new racing-themed outfits as seen in last year’s Scorchin’ doll line. Everything from the vocals to the production and even the video’s animation is sleek and full of “bratitude” that fans have come to expect from the brand, with some even comparing its sound to Tate McRae’s.
Produced and written by Raja Dava and Lindsay Mesenburg (who used previous Bratz producers Matthew Gerrard and Robert Nevil’s original track as the template), “Think About It” is all about having the confidence to take control of your life and living it to the fullest. “Head high, conquer the moment / Confidence, yeah, we own it / Get to the goal, stay focused / Nothing’s ever out of our reach,” Yasmin sings in the second verse. It’s this kind of aspirational quality that makes Bratz so relatable and approachable — a far cry from the demonizing and misogynistic labels parents tried to project onto the brand in its early years. Twenty-five years later, and the girls with a passion for fashion are still going strong and advocating for listeners to be the best versions of themselves they can be.
Make Way For Bratz Royalty
If you’ve been a fan of Bratz media over the last 20 years, there’s a chance you’ve grown very fond of singer Lauren Evans without even realizing it. From the 2005 Bratz TV series theme song to nearly the entire Genie Magic album and more, Lauren Evans has been the voice behind some of the most iconic Bratz songs to date. For that reason alone, it’s only right that MGA Entertainment would invite Evans back into the fold as the singing voice of Sasha for her solo track, “Dollz Doll.”
Compared to the EP’s group songs, each of the four girls’ solos is where we get to see their individual personalities and tastes shine through. Known among her friends as Bunny Boo, Sasha’s always been the hip-hop/R&B girl of the group, which is reflected in everything from her love of urban streetwear to her dreams of becoming a record producer and DJ. Thus, “Dollz Doll” (a play on the term “girl’s girl) is a perfect reflection of who Sasha is, leaning more 2000s R&B with a bouncy flair that feels like a modern extension of classic Bratz bangers like “Make You Wanna Dance” and “Me & My Girls.” It must be the Lauren Evans touch.
“Always keep my secrets to me / ‘Cause I’m a doll’s doll / Attitude like you can’t believe / Cause I’m a doll’s doll,” Evans sings in the hook. This one’s for the girls who exude confidence, fierceness, and are extremely loyal to their friends no matter what.
From Cotton Candy Pop To Guitar Slammin’ Punk
Known among her friends and fans as Pretty Princess, Yasmin is the down-to-earth sweetheart of the group. With her signature Bohemian style, love for animals, and more reserved demeanor, she’s the go-to girl when the Bratz need a more level-headed opinion and someone with an open mind. In her solo track, “Superbloomin’,” Yasmin’s sugary sweet nature is a breath of fresh air, tapping into her inner Ariana Grande Positions era with a R&B/pop influence that’s as comforting as it is nostalgic.
With honey-like vocals and a velvety soft production, “Superbloomin’” shows that the most underrated superpower a person can possess is the power of feeling comfortable in your skin. The track beautifully uses Yasmin’s love of nature as symbolism for allowing yourself the space to grow and bloom into the fully realized “flower” you want to be. “All we gotta do is plant the seed, and we watch it grow into a dream,” Yasmin sings in the pre-chorus. Everything about “Superbloomin’ is dreamy yet incredibly grounded in Yasmin’s pop princess style, adding that soft, feminine touch in between the sassy and spunky tracks that sandwich it.
On the other end of the spectrum, the next solo track, “If I’m Bein’ Honest,” sung by Cloe, is anything but sweet and tender. With the character’s Pop Starz doll sporting an Avril Lavigne-coded punk ensemble, it’s only fitting that her song matches the alternative vibe accordingly. The track starts muffled with Cloe singing the catchy “Da da di dum di dum” line that would be used as the song’s post-chorus throughout its two-and-a-half-minute run.
As the punchy electric guitar and drum beat kick in, listeners are instantly thrust into the pop-punk banger, mixing a bit of 2000s influence from artists like Lavigne, Ashlee Simpson, and Paramore, with modern acts like Olivia Rodrigo. Lyrically, it’s the rambunctious anthem of a girl who is unapologetically true to herself, no matter how chaotic, messy, or imperfect that may be. “I’m a little bit chaotic, but totally iconic / No matter who I am today / Every flaw’s flawless, if I’m being honest / If I’m being honest,” Cloe boldly sings in the hook.
Although Angel is her official nickname in Bratz lore, it’s her second and underrated nom de guerre, Drama Mama, that’s best represented in “If I’m Being Honest.” However, with an album that’s mostly pop and R&B-influenced, it’s nice to have entries that harken back to Bratz’s Pretty ‘N’ Punk era, where the implementation of alt-fashion and music in the doll industry was considered groundbreaking. Glad to see some things never change.
Strut It, Love It, Work It!
Rounding out the solo tracks is Jade, aka Kool Kat, with “Strut It Energy,” a high-energy EDM number unlike anything we’ve heard in Bratz’s discography thus far. Known for her funky and experimental fashions and rule-breaking attitude, no one could’ve pulled off a song this cutting-edge like Jade — she’s the poster child for out-of-the-box concepts in the Bratz world.
With a sonic parallel to Charli XCX’s Brat, “Strut It Energy” is a confident and cool club banger, using hyperpop and rock elements to cement its sound in an almost futuristic landscape. Similar to Cloe’s single, Jade’s is about not caring what other people think and daring to be different. “Wanna hear a confession, a little life lesson? / The art of my expression is to keep people guessin’,” she opens in a low and mystifying tone. As we enter the chorus, the nonstop pulsing beats are relentless, reminiscent of rave culture.
What I appreciate most about the song isn’t even necessarily about the production — it’s the fact that MGA remembered that, canonically, Jade’s singing voice has a raspier quality to it compared to the others. Although it’s most prominent in 2005’s Rock Angelz soundtrack, the attention to detail carries over in Bratz Angelz and shows how committed the brand is to upholding fans’ expectations and standards.
Unlocking The Vault
Finally, the EP ends with longtime fan-favorite and Bratz classic, “Bein’ Who We Are,” a cosmic pop track originally released in 2005 with its coinciding Live in Concert doll line. Sung by Holly Dinsmore and Courtney Blooding, the song is Bratz’s second foray into becoming a fictional band called the Space Angelz. Lyrically, the girls sing about reaching for the stars and realizing there are no limits to what the they can achieve when they set their minds to it. The most recognizable part is, of course, its hook with, “We’re Bratz, Space Angelz Pop Starz / There’s so many things that we like / And just bein’ who we are / The sky is the limit, hold tight…”
Like the dolls themselves, “Bein’ Who We Are” is Y2K futurism as its best, combining space-themed sound effects with core 2000s pop elements that still hold up to this day. Although the track is sped up a bit and set to a slightly higher pitch than its original format, the inclusion of it on the Bratz Angelz albums marks its first time being available on streaming platforms — something fans had been asking the brand to do for years now.
With six new gems to uncover and a little piece of Bratz history included, Bratz Angelz is a return to form and a love letter to the brand’s glory days as more than just dolls. If Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters has proven anything this past year, it’s that there’s definitely a place where fictional bands can co-exist with contemporary artists and influence culture without being downplayed or scoffed at. With several soundtracks that could easily blend in with top radio hits over the years, Bratz has more than earned to be in that conversation. My only critique: an 18-minute runtime for an EP is so 2024 — bring back songs over three minutes.
Bratz Angelz is now available on all streaming platforms. For more updates on all things Bratz, follow them on Instagram and TikTok, and check out bratz.com.
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