U, Me & My Ego Lyrics & Tracklist – Chxrry, Mariah The Scientist, Cash Cobain
Album Information
Album: U, Me & My Ego
Primary Artist: Chxrry
Release Date: May 29, 2026
Genre: R&B, Alternative R&B, Synth-Pop, Contemporary Pop
Label: XO Records / Republic Records
Format: Digital Streaming, Digital Download
Overview
U, Me & My Ego is the debut studio album by Ethiopian-Canadian singer-songwriter Chxrry, formerly known as Chxrry22. Released through XO Records and Republic Records, the project represents a major artistic evolution for the Toronto-based artist and serves as her most cohesive and personal body of work to date.
The album explores themes of identity, ego, relationships, emotional vulnerability, fame, confidence, obsession, nightlife culture, and modern romance. Chxrry described the album title as a reflection of three emotional perspectives: “U” representing romantic partners, “Me” representing Lydia Habtemariam herself, and “My Ego” symbolizing the confident and assertive persona she embraces as Chxrry.
Across the record, Chxrry blends atmospheric R&B textures with synth-driven production, darker pop influences, club-ready percussion, and emotionally direct songwriting. The album also incorporates elements of modern alternative pop and melodic trap-inspired production while maintaining a polished R&B foundation.
Musical Style & Sound
The album combines moody electronic soundscapes, emotionally charged vocal performances, and sleek contemporary production. Several tracks lean into futuristic synth-pop influences, while others focus on slower and more intimate R&B arrangements.
Production throughout the album was largely shaped alongside producer Believve, whose work helped define the project’s cinematic and layered sonic identity. Songs such as Main Character, Hall of Fame, and Bottles & Lights showcase a balance between melodic vulnerability and confident self-expression.
The project also highlights Chxrry’s vocal flexibility, moving between airy melodies, emotionally restrained delivery, and sharper, attitude-driven performances. Critics and early listeners noted influences from contemporary Toronto R&B while also pointing to traces of synth-pop, rage-inspired production, and atmospheric late-night club music.
Release & Background
Prior to the album’s release, Chxrry built momentum through a series of singles including Main Character, Groupie, Hall of Fame, and Bottles & Lights. The project followed her earlier EPs The Other Side (2022) and Siren (2023).
The album was released as a concise 10-track project, emphasizing cohesion and storytelling over an extended streaming-focused runtime. The rollout was supported by growing social media visibility, strong streaming traction, and collaborations with established artists including Mariah The Scientist and Cash Cobain.
Tracklist
1. Blockstar
2. Groupie
3. Hall of Fame
4. Call Security
5. Bible
6. Boring
7. Badness (feat. Cash Cobain)
8. Bottles & Lights (feat. Mariah The Scientist)
9. Just Like Me
10. Main Character
Credits
Main Artist: Chxrry (Lydia Habtemariam)
Featured Artists:
Mariah The Scientist
Cash Cobain
Production:
Believve
Songwriting Contributors:
Chxrry
Mariah The Scientist (Mariah Buckles)
Corey Marlon Lindsay-Keay
Engineering & Technical Credits:
Patrizio “Teezio” Pigliapoco – Mixing Engineer
Ohad Nissim – Mastering Engineer
Executive Affiliation:
XO Records
Republic Records
Critical Reception & Early Response
Early reactions to U, Me & My Ego highlighted its focused sequencing, emotionally honest songwriting, and modern production style. Commentators praised the album’s balance between vulnerability and confidence, while several publications described the project as a defining moment in Chxrry’s transition from emerging R&B artist to a more fully realized mainstream voice.
The album also drew attention for its concise structure, cohesive mood, and ability to move between introspective ballads, darker club records, and melodic pop-driven moments without losing thematic consistency.





