Charli XCX revealed her disdain for her first mixtape, *14*, which she recorded at just 14 years old. In an interview with *Variety*, the singer admitted, "God, I hate that album so much," explaining that it was a mix of guitar tracks and early experiments with dance music. Despite her criticism, she acknowledged the project hinted at her evolving style. The mixtape, shared on platforms like MySpace, helped Charli gain traction and book club gigs, even while underage. "Performing with my iPod and...
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