Grimes’ character in the Cyberpunk 2077 video game has released her debut album.
Lizzy Wizzy, a chrome cyborg pop star, crossed over into the real world and unveiled a 17-track DJ mix on Apple Music Friday (Dec. 11), featuring remixes from Grimes’ recent album Miss Anthropocene, plus reworked versions of hits from Rihanna, Ariana Grande and more.
Grimes teased the release on Instagram, bopping along to the album and thanking Apple Music after “they generously cleared the samples 4 me.”
“This story is dedicated to all those cyberpunks who fight against injustice and corruption every day of their lives,” the title of the mix reads.
“Eight years in the making, Cyberpunk 2077 has been one of 2020’s most anticipated games,” the editor’s note adds. “But its arrival isn’t just a cause for celebration for gamers. Grimes, long a fan of the sci-fi strain known as cyberpunk, voices the character Lizzy Wizzy. And to mark the occasion, she assembled a companion mix in her signature off-the-wall style, mashing together electro, hip-hop, punk, indie pop, techno, and lots more. If you’ve ever wondered what a Kendrick Lamar verse sounds like on top of the Ramones’ ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, here’s where those two worlds collide.”
Listen to the full album here.
