Review: "World's Best Ex-Girlfriend" - Leah Kate
- Deanna Moody
- 7 minutes ago
- 2 min read
"Being a girlfriend is temporary. Being the hot ex is forever,” said Leah Kate about her new single, "World's Best Ex-Girlfriend." Despite this, the single is full of emotion in a slow build-up to the final chorus. “I wrote this song after we broke up. His family and friends were more devastated than him. This song is for every ex-girlfriend who was the best part of his life." The track captures Kate's post-breakup transformation and the dire consequences for her ex-boyfriend, who’s left wondering why she's been left alone. The single seeks to motivate listeners to flourish after a heartbreak. Set against a stripped-back guitar, the production forces his "worst regret" into the spotlight, pairing blunt lyricism with powerhouse vocals that no future girl could ever deliver.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Leah Kate has been redefining the genres of pop and alternative music from the start. The 2x Gold-certified singer of “10 Things I Hate About You” began her journey on YouTube, sharing song covers. Kate quickly made waves with her breakout hit “F*ck Up the Friendship,” going viral on TikTok and has been streamed over 90 million times on Spotify. Kate’s songwriting prowess extends beyond her own music; she has writing credits on Kesha’s “Attention” and recently featured on Steve Aoki’s “Talk About Love.” She joined pop icon Madison Beer on the European leg of her Life Support Tour, and Chase Atlantic on their Cold Nights Tour, and headlined her own tour, named after her third EP, "Alive and Unwell."
Kate is the definition of a go-getter; the independent rising pop artist runs a full-service label for herself out of her bedroom. She is her own manager, creative director, A&R, label head, artist, and publicist all in one. Her music feels like the 90s have met the 2020s - bringing a retro electro pop sound that's passionate and brimming with hope. The one thing her songs all have in common is that they are very truthful and reflective of her life. “No matter what kind of song I'm releasing, whether it’s a disco dance pop song or just me on guitar, the lyrics have to matter and be very truthful to my life.” With the release of her latest album, Kate is gearing up to headline her world tour, "The Genius Tour," set to kick off in May of 2026. Listen to "World's Best Ex-Girlfriend," wherever you stream your music!
Written By Deanna Moody
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