Platinum-certified pop artist Leah Kate has officially launched the journey toward her sophomore album, ‘Genius’, with the release of ‘Act I: It Doesn’t Take a Genius (To Ruin Everything)’. Featuring the new singles “Meltdown” and “ill,” this first installment sets a cinematic tone for an album Leah describes as a dissertation on her own bad decisions and chaotic unraveling. By releasing the record in three distinct acts, she aims to lead listeners through a narrative arc that moves from self-inflicted ruin to empowerment. The project arrives during a massive creative streak for the Los Angeles alt-pop star, who recently lent her sharp songwriting skills to pop icon Kesha for the nightclub anthem “ATTENTION!”
The lead tracks “Meltdown” and “ill” follow the success of Leah’s summer single “Dead Sexy Body,” further cementing her reputation for pairing “kiss-off” anthems with booming, rock-influenced production. With over a billion global streams and a string of viral hits like “10 Things I Hate About You,” Leah continues to define a generation of heartbreak anthems while maintaining a razor-sharp, tongue-in-cheek perspective on her own life. As she prepares for the full release of ‘Genius’ on November 7, this first act offers an intimate, high-energy look at the unraveling that precedes self-discovery. Each subsequent chapter promises to take fans deeper into the “vibrant movie” Leah has constructed for her most ambitious album to date.