A Deep Dive into Frankie Grande's Hotel Rock Bottom: A Fusion of 70s, 80s, and 90s Influences
- Kristine Bautista
- Jun 27, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 18, 2025
This icon needs no introduction as he has already taken over the charts with the song of the summer, 'Rhythm of Love'. He has been praised by Queerty as a "dazzling debut" and by Gayety as a "celebration of life, resilience, and the powerful connection music has to the human spirit.”
From being a Broadway artist to a recording artist, Frankie has been making headlines and amazing hits such as 'Boys' and 'Rhythm of Love'. He is also a visual artist. He states that whenever he's recording a song "I can’t even tell the story without visuals in my head”, stating that visuals are so important. From performing on Broadway to about 1000 people to performing at the OUTLOUD Festival WeHo Pride to about 100,000 people, Frankie has also stated that performing as a recording artist compared to a live Broadway artist is different, as being a recording artist shows the audience who you are compared to being a Broadway artist, you only get to portray a character and not be yourself. He also stated that when he performed at OUTLOUD Festival WeHo Pride, the reactions were as if they were listening to a new album for the first time.
About Frankie's new album 'Hotel Rock Bottom':
This 15-track album with his recent singles 'Boys' and 'Rhythm of Love', is set to be one that primarily navigates the dance floor, something that won't be surprising to fans. Frankie states that this album has a lot of vibes from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, and has stated to DePaul Music Business Organization that the inspiration behind the album is from icons like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Donna Summers. He also stated that one song from the album has a concept of "if i could go on vacation in the world, where would it be." The album narrates the last twenty years of his life, starting in the club, addressing addiction without consequences, and how these now-closed chapters led Frankie to his husband, his puppy, and a joyful, healthy life.
What I Thought About The whole album:
I really love how Frankie expresses and brings out a very upbeat vibe in every song, as well as bringing some 70s, 80s, 90s vibes to the album. The songs narrate a storyline and as Frankie is a visual musician, he really brought the whole visual parts to every song.
Listen to 'Hotel Rock Bottom' out now!!
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And thank you again for °1824 and Casablanca Records for for setting up the conference and inviting Grooving with K.
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