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Charlie Puth on New Album 'Whatever's Clever' and Finding Artistic Truth

Charlie Puth is promoting his fourth studio album, 'Whatever's Clever,' which he describes as "yacht rock 2026." The singer highlights that this project is the first where he had the luxury of time to develop his artistry fully. Puth's busy period included Super Bowl and residency performances alongside the birth of his first child. He expresses that the album allowed him to creatively explore genres like R&B and gospel without the pressure of chasing a hit.

Key Points: Charlie Puth Discusses New Album 'Whatever's Clever'

  • New album 'Whatever's Clever' released
  • Described as "yacht rock 2026"
  • First child born just before album drop
  • Puth values new creative freedom
  • Album blends R&B, city pop, and gospel
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Charlie Puth speaks about baring it all with his new album

Singer Charlie Puth opens up about his creative process, new album 'Whatever's Clever,' and balancing fatherhood with his music career.

"This is the first time that I have had just a few months to sit and tell the truth. - Charlie Puth"

Los Angeles, March 28

Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth is quite occupied these days. In October, he released the Phil Collins-indebted 'Changes', the delectable first taste of his fourth album 'Whatever's Clever' recently.

He chased it with a pair of eight-show residencies at the Blue Note in Los Angeles and New York, followed by a milestone performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl last month, reports 'Variety'.

Amid it all, he released a handful of follow-up singles including "Cry" with Kenny G and "Home" featuring Hikaru Utada. It feels poetic, somehow, in the grand scheme of things, that he announced the birth of his first child with wife Brooke just three days before "Whatever's Clever!" arrived.

As per 'Variety', and it's why Puth, 34, takes any chance he can get to sneak in his steps. In early March, he logged onto Zoom to discuss the album with his camera propped on top of a walking treadmill.

He said, "I saw my friend who used to run this label had a slow treadmill. It was like at a stand-up desk. I was always very jealous of that".

As he spoke about the record, his head bopping up and down with each step, it becomes clear that free time is an increasing rarity these days. When he last had the luxury of taking his time, it was while making 'Whatever's Clever', a project that he describes as "yacht rock 2026" but has a wingspan that stretches across sultry R&B, city pop and gospel. Before that, he estimates, it was in 2006.

"I didn't have the luxury of time on the last three albums. We always had a song out for the masses that was 'doing well,' and then I had to play catch-up. Almost do reverse artistry. I was happy with the results, and I'll play those songs for the rest of my life. But this is the first time that I have had just a few months to sit and tell the truth", he added.

- IANS

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Arjun K
"Yacht rock 2026" mixed with R&B and gospel? That's quite a fusion. Curious to hear how it sounds. His song with Hikaru Utada must be interesting too. Hope it comes on Spotify India quickly!
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Sarah B
The treadmill desk setup is so relatable! Trying to stay healthy while managing a crazy schedule is a global struggle. Wishing him and his family all the best. The album announcement timing with his child's birth is indeed poetic.
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Rohit P
Honestly, while I appreciate his artistry, the article feels a bit too focused on the "luxury" and process. Many indie artists in India create amazing work with zero time or budget. Perspective matters.
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Kavya N
His music has been the soundtrack to so many of our college days! "Attention" and "We Don't Talk Anymore" are classics. Excited to hear this new, more personal chapter. All the best to him and Brooke!

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