The "117x Tracks" leak puts fans in a difficult position. On one hand, it offers a look at the artistry of a woman who works tirelessly in the studio. On the other hand, mass leaks can damage an artist's morale and financial standing.
Original studio metadata detailing recording dates, project titles, and software configurations.
They called the collection "117x" because the label repeated everywhere: scrawled on notes, stamped on a weathered notebook, hidden in a photo frame. It felt like a ghost sign—something left to be found.
Only a minute-long snippet had surfaced previously. The full track runs 6:12, with a featuring a piano solo. Fans have noted this OG file has a different key change than the version Petras performed live in 2022. Kim Petras Unreleased -117x Tracks With OG Fi...
OG files often showcase alternate synth lines, different vocal takes, or early, demo-style drum beats that were stripped back or changed for the final, commercially released version.
Listening to the "117x Tracks" collection isn't a simple act of fandom; it's a journey into a complex ethical gray area. In the summer of 2022, when * * was leaked, Petras took the unprecedented step of encouraging her fans to listen to the tracks. At the time, she described her new music as being in "limbo" and essentially gave her blessing, tweeting that fans should go ahead and enjoy the leaks.
The "Problématique" Limbo: The Story Behind the Scrapped Era The "117x Tracks" leak puts fans in a difficult position
A more emotional, vulnerable track demonstrating her range outside of dance-pop. "Confession": A gritty, bedroom-pop style demo.
An upbeat, flirtatious track that captures the quintessential Era 1 energy.
Perhaps the most painful for fans, this entire album was scrapped due to label internal politics and timing issues. While some tracks eventually moved to her album Feed The Beast , many fan favorites were left behind in the vault. Standout Highlights from the Collection Only a minute-long snippet had surfaced previously
: A high-energy, bubblegum synth track that matches the vibrant production style of her breakout single "I Don't Want It at All".
Months later, when winter softened and the rooftop in the Polaroid was dusted with the first pale snow, Mikaela climbed up and laid the Polaroid on the ledge where the city could see it. She thought about secrets and stewardship and the permission to make music into something that saved you, if only for three minutes and forty-two seconds. She thought about the people who had left pieces of a life in a folder named 117x, trusting the world to find the right ears.
On the other hand, these are copyrighted works. Kim Petras herself has rarely addressed leaks directly, but in a 2022 interview with Rolling Stone , she stated: “I put out what I want you to hear. The other stuff? It’s like a diary you didn’t have permission to read.”