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Meghan Trainor's latest album, TREAT MYSELF, brings the fun.

On Jan. 31, Meghan Trainor released her third studio album called TREAT MYSELF.

The album was initially supposed to drop in the summer of 2018, but Trainor wanted to add more songs.

This album is full of upbeat and uplifting songs. With a total of 15 songs on the album Trainor brings out a new side to her persona.


This album brought out hits like “No Excuses,” however the first song on the album is called “Wave” featuring Mike Sabbath. This song is a softer song with an electronic feel to it.

Trainor’s vocal range radiates in this song. She starts out strong and powerful before it moves into Sabbath’s part. The backing track has an electronic feel to it, which I have noticed is becoming a trend in 2020.

The second song on the album is called “Nice to Meet Ya” featuring Nicki Minaj. Trainor and Minaj bring us this fun upbeat pop number. There is some explicit language involved so I suggest not listening near children. This song is very catchy and has a great dance beat to it.

The next few songs on the album are “Funk,” “Babygirl” and “Workin’ on It.”

“Funk” is written by Trainor and her brother Ryan. This song brings back some elements of the style of funk music. With strong bass like instruments i.e., drum and trumpet Trainor brings a fun vibe to the album with this song. The lyrics “I miss the way we use to funk” falls directly on a drumbeat so that is cool.

Next we have “Babygirl,” where the song begins with words like “Don’t give up yet.” This song is a feel-good anthem with messages of self-love. I find this song as a standout on the album because Trainor brings in a choir to repeat lyrics during the chorus.

Then we move to “Workin’ on It,” which features Lennon Stella and Sasha Salone. This song is one of her more acoustic pieces on the album.

The rest of this album brings some great catchy pop tunes that step away from her earlier albums which were all cute and girly. I wasn’t a big fan of hers before but after this album I am a fan. I feel like I can work out with this album playing and I won’t get distracted trying to find a song with a good beat to run to.

Seeing as this entire album has great instrumental backings and beats to move to, my personal favourite on the album is “No Excuses.” This song has a lot of edge to it.

If you have not heard this album yet and are looking for a good album to listen to while at the gym, then this album is for you. Also if you are a fan of the Pussycat Dolls, they make an appearance on it as well. Or if you are like me and love listening to new music check this one out.