At just 14 years old, Baker Grace was already professionally releasing music under the moniker Bitter’s Kiss, with an acclaimed self-titled album in 2015. Fast forward to four years later and a drastic name change, Grace has honed her utterly transcendental sound that’s both dreamy and sharp. Heavily influenced by Carole King, Grace showcases her truest self through her genuine lyricism, as we see in her brilliant new EP, Girl, I Know.
The five-track collection represents Grace’s concept of a five-day work week in which each day and song evokes its own atmosphere. The opening title track, “Girl, I Know” is Grace’s promise to herself to never lose her sense of curiosity and invincibility. Balanced with stirring electronics and charming guitar strokes, this uplifting tune is a generous hurrah to all the young women listening. The ethereal “Wrong Kind of People” touches on Grace’s experiences with unrealistic expectations and societal pressures that led her to question what she really wants.
Grace then switches up the tempo with a twinkly, upbeat tune about confidence and taking ownership of our lives called “Numb.” Advocating for self-care, “Numb” features bouncy instrumentals and Grace’s charismatic vocals that we’re spoiled with throughout the dynamic EP. Taking Girl, I Know into a completely different soundscape, “Illest” is a trap-infused banger in which Grace reassures people to not seek validation through other people. The uplifting closing track, “Handcuffs” begins with delicate pianos and leads into Grace’s vibrant vocals as she chooses love over hate amidst the acts of violence we see on the news every day.
