18 years after her self-titled debut album, “Paris,” Paris Hilton has returned with her sophomore album, “Infinite Icon,” and honestly, it’s quite good. 

The project, executive produced by Sia, features an all-star cast of female collaborators who Hilton assembled to tell the story of her life in the almost twenty years since her first foray into music. 

The album starts with “Welcome Back” which sees Hilton on the other side of a failed relationship, welcoming herself back 

This theme of lessons learned and personal empowerment is a constant throughout the record and works as the core message of the entire album. 

On two back to back tracks; “Chasin” featuring Meghan Trainor and “BBA” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Hilton celebrates her growth and relishes her icon status in pop-culture. 

This project features perhaps Hilton’s most introspective track to date, “Fame Won’t Love You,” where Hilton laments her previous chase after fame, awards and status. 

The introspection and self-growth theme in the lyrics on this record are on full display with the aptly titled; “ADHD” which sees Hilton come to terms with her own diagnosis of the disorder and champion it as a superpower, rather than a hindrance. 

Numerous tracks see Hilton champion her relationship with her husband, Carter Reum. “Legacy” and “Infinity” are two particularly impressive tracks that work as love ballads hidden beneath a dance-pop exterior. 

“Without Love” featuring Maria Becerra, includes a Spanish verse that offers a nice sonic change to the track and was a real standout moment on the project. 

This album tells the story of Hilton’s struggles and personal journey that she has embarked on, chronicling all the ways she has grown in the years since her debut effort. 

I was unaware that Paris Hilton even made music and was pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up liking this project. The production was crisp and the introspective lyrics were a shock when I went in expecting a generic pop album that highlighted the exuberance and decadence that Hilton is so well known for. 

I would recommend this album to any pop music fans and anyone who isn’t quite ready to let go of ‘brat summer.’

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