Olie Beckett Announces New Single ‘Whiplash’ and Continues to Shine as Pop’s Rising Star
14-year-old Olie Beckett is turning heads with his latest single, ‘Whiplash’, a genre-blending masterpiece that showcases his growing prowess in the music world. The track effortlessly fuses dance-pop with jazz flourishes and hip-hop influences, creating a kaleidoscope of playful harmonies and cascading vocal arrangements. Lyrics like "sounds so good I give 'em my whiplash" capture the song’s bold, confident energy, while "really don't matter cuz we get around real fast" speaks to the fast-paced lifestyle of Gen Z.
A talented vocalist and pianist, Olie Beckett has already received acclaim from major outlets such as Nick Music, Earmilk, Atwood Magazine, and V13. Earmilk praised him as “sure to be an influential figure in pop,” while Atwood Magazine highlighted his “unique sense of self and optimistic outlook on life.” V13 described his voice as having “a captivating retro charm,” with “yummy tonal surfaces” that bring his lyrics to life.
Olie’s journey into music began with a spark of inspiration: hearing Marshmello spin ignited his dream of becoming a DJ. Music has been a constant in his life, from his dad’s radio office playlists to his mom’s melodic hums around the house. These early influences motivated Olie to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter. His path began in a national choir before evolving into a passion for songwriting and mastering the piano. Guided by his vocal teacher Melissa, with her background in musical theatre, and Mr. B, a skilled music coach, Olie has honed a versatile approach to both performance and composition.
His creative process came alive when he began composing on the piano and later moved to producing on the computer, falling in love with every step of making music. Now, Olie writes his lyrics, composes instrumentation, and delivers his own vocals, handling every aspect of his music. “I knew I was destined for this when I realized how deeply I loved the entire process,” he shares.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, SZA, and Rosalía, Olie has developed a style all his own. His songwriting starts with emotion and inspiration, building around chords that set the mood. Basslines and drums naturally follow, creating compositions that feel both polished and deeply personal.
With ‘Whiplash’, Olie Beckett proves that he’s more than just a rising star—he’s an artist fully immersed in his craft, ready to carve his unique path in pop music. As V13 puts it, there’s a charm in his voice and a spark in his work that make him impossible to ignore.
