May 23, 2025 — Rising rap star 8SZN is set to disrupt the scene once again with the release of “UP!” — a bold, genre-defying track landing right in time for summer on May 23rd via Dotwav/Believe UK. Blending hypnotic dance rhythms, chopped vocal loops, and raw lyrical introspection, “UP!” pushes the boundaries of what rap and electronic fusion can sound like in 2025.
At its core, “UP!” is a sonic exploration of disconnection and the high-low cycle of emotional escape. Swirling relentlessly around a refrain that shares the tune’s deep sentiment — “The drugs might pick you up, but they bring you down worse” — 8SZN unpacks the numbing allure of escapism, whether through substances, relationships, or isolation. “UP!” pulses with an otherworldly energy, thanks to glitchy tempo shifts, layered vocal effects, and a relentless beat that begs to be moved to.
“UP!” isn’t just a dance tune — it’s an experience. Designed equally for underground dancefloors and headphone introspection, 8SZN crafts a soundscape that mirrors the tension between emotional stagnation and the urgent desire to rise above it. Its corresponding music video, directed by the emerging creative director Aljab, mirrors the song’s sentiments through a blend of cinematic slow motion, rewinds, third-person POVs, and high-contrast visuals. From gritty interiors to euphoric party vignettes and reversed falls, the video disorients and dazzles — capturing the duality of the track’s highs and lows in visceral, stylized form.
This marks a new chapter in 8SZN’s evolving sound — experimental, raw, and unafraid to blur boundaries. With “UP!”, he challenges his listeners to confront the emotional undercurrents of their escapism while still losing themselves in the music