Berlin Boy

XXJULÍA delivers one of her most raw and vividly told tracks to date, wrapping emotional whiplash in a groove that sticks.

Berlin Boy off with heartbreak: a pink-cloud romance crashes when she finds out there’s “someone else.” But what could’ve ended in self-pity turns into a spontaneous, full-lesbian rebound weekend in Berlin, with the ex unwittingly footing part of the bill. It’s heartbreak revenge served with a wink, and it works.

Sonically, “Berlin Boy” is a perfect match for its subject: gritty, groovy, and pulsing with Berlin’s underground energy. A bassline that walks with swagger, beats that feel like city graffiti, and background noises—like the U-Bahn—that add layers of texture without ever overwhelming the track. It’s cinematic without being overthought.

What makes it stand out isn’t just the production or even the twist in the story. It’s XXJULÍA’s delivery. She’s not performing emotion; she’s reporting it. Her voice feels lived-in, immediate, and totally unfiltered—as if she’s narrating the story before it even finishes unfolding.

“Berlin Boy” is the sound of someone taking control of their own narrative mid-crash. It’s that rare kind of track that’s as fun to dance to as it is cathartic to sing along with. Pop, yes—but with all the messy fingerprints of real life still on it.

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