Hyperyouth
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| Released | August 15, 2025 | |||
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| Label | RCA | |||
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Hyperyouth is the upcoming third studio album by American rap duo Joey Valence & Brae. It is set to be released on August 15, 2025, through RCA Records in the duo's major label debut. It follows their 2024 album No Hands and was supported by two singles, "Wassup" (featuring JPEGMafia) and "Hyperyouth" / "Live Right",
Background and recording
[edit]Hyperyouth follows Joey Valence & Brae's second studio album, No Hands, which was released in 2024. Their previous projects have been self-released, but Hyperyouth will be released under RCA.[1]
Production and composition
[edit]Joey Valence & Brae chose the songs "Hyperyouth" and "Live Right" to announce the album as they felt they represented the tone and themes of the album from different perspectives. They described "Hyperyouth" as a high-energy, sample-heavy track that celebrates artists that inspired the duo, while "Live Right" is more anthemic and deals with growing up.[2][3]
Release and promotion
[edit]Joey Valence & Brae released the single "Wassup", featuring JPEGMafia, on June 13, 2025.[4] On July 11, they formally announced the album, releasing the double single "Hyperyouth" / "Live Right". They also revealed a world tour that is set to run from September to November.[5][6]
Track listing
[edit]All music is composed by Joey Valence.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hyperyouth" |
| 2:47 |
| 7. | "Wassup" (featuring JPEGMafia) |
| 3:01 |
| 8. | "Live Right" |
| 3:39 |
Notes
- All tracks are stylized in all caps.
Sample credits
- "Hyperyouth" contains a sample from "Bangarang", written by Sonny Moore, as performed by Skrillex; "Block Rockin' Beats", written by Tom Rowlands, Ed Simmons, and Jesse Weaver, as performed by the Chemical Brothers; and "Like a Punk", written by Joseph Bertolino and Braedan Lugue, as performed by Joey Valence & Brae.
- "Wassup" contains a sample from "Whatz Up, Whatz Up", written by Gerald McCary, Ira Brown, and Carlos Young, as performed by Playa Poncho and L.A. Sno; "Think (About It)", written by James Brown, as performed by Lyn Collins; and "Whoomp! (There It Is)", written by Stephen Gibson and Cecil Glenn, as performed by Tag Team.
- "Live Right" interpolates "Ms. Jackson", written by André Benjamin, Antwan Patton, and David Sheats, as performed by Outkast.
References
[edit]- ^ Vigil, Dom (July 11, 2025). "Joey Valence & Brae LIVE RIGHT". Prelude Press. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Garner, Emily (July 11, 2025). "Joey Valence & Brae reveal new album and world tour dates". Kerrang!. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Sounds: New music: Joey Valence & Brae drop HYPERYOUTH & LIVE RIGHT". RTL Today. July 16, 2025. Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Gardner, Khalliah (June 14, 2025). "JPEGMAFIA Joins Joey Valence & Brae For New Song "WASSUP" -". mxdwn Music. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (July 11, 2025). "Joey Valence & Brae have announced their 'Hyperyouth' album and a world tour". Dork. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ "Joey Valence & Brae Announce Third Studio Album HYPERYOUTH Out August 15 via RCA Records Release Title Track & New Single "LIVE RIGHT" – Sony Music Canada". Sony Music. July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.