Originally, the era was conceived around an "XCX Manifesto" developed by creative collaborator A.G. Cook , aiming to turn Charli into a "megabrand". This period saw Charli moving away from the punk-pop of Sucker toward a futuristic, high-gloss electronic sound, pioneered alongside late producer SOPHIE and members of the PC Music collective.
While an official tracklist was never finalized, fans have meticulously reconstructed the "album" based on leaked files and live performances. Most fan-made versions include these essential tracks: Charli XCX XCX WORLD -Spike Stent- - This Act...
A critical turning point for the project occurred in late 2016 when world-renowned mixing engineer Spike Stent —known for his work with Madonna, Beyoncé, and Björk—was hired to mix a selection of tracks. Records suggest Stent mixed and mastered a core group of songs intended for the final tracklist, including: "Queen Lizzy" "Waterfall" Originally, the era was conceived around an "XCX