If there is one thing for certain, it is that Fakemink’s hype is through the roof as of recently. Getting co-signed by Drake and Frank Ocean within a year is one thing, but the young artist has shockingly released more than 100 singles in the same span. On The Boy who cried Terrified, he shifts toward a more mainstream-facing sound, keeping the momentum high ahead of his solo album Terrified which is set to arrive later this year.
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Blow The Speaker sets the stage for the 7-track EP as it sees the rapper dealing with the effects of his newfound fame. He raps, “Ayy, runnin’ through the night, I feel alone / I don’t know where I’m goin’, I’m far from home”, before urging the listener to “Turn the bass up” and “blow the speaker”. Instrumentally, the track is far more reserved than his recent singles, almost reminiscent of his 2023 debut album, London’s Saviour, in a way that sounds nostalgic and emotional. Young Millionaire follows suit, as the rapper compares himself to Lil Wayne with a braggadocio so powerful it almost feels overwhelming. Fakemink knows his way around production, with a keen ear for beats and natural talent to make the most out of eccentric beats.
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Meanwhile, the project amps up with Dumb and Mr. Chow, as the former sees Fakemink slide aggressively over an almost hyperpop-esque beat that grows increasingly chaotic toward the track’s end. The latter brings even more of the Jerk energy that has been dominating the UK underground rap scene, boasting an insanely catchy melody over a beat that feels relentlessly propulsive. Although these tracks are relentless and punchy, it seems as if Fakemink has adapted his sound to have greater mainstream appeal. Sure, none of these tracks are as out there as Air Head or Easter Pink, but they still carry his signature sound in a way that seems like the rapper is trying to grow and innovate while sticking to his roots.
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The closing track fml, which was released as a single before the EP, perfectly encapsulates what makes Fakemink enchanting. Over a hypnotic Burial sample, the young artist confidently drifts through the track. His delivery is laid-back, yet somehow mesmerizing, whether he’s casually showing off his daily wins or reflecting on life’s chaos, Fakemink makes it all sound effortlessly captivating. There’s an unforced honesty in the songwriting that makes the track linger long after it ends. It’s this ability to sound both grounded and larger-than-life that makes fml a fitting and memorable closer.
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Even though The Boy who cried Terrified is being pushed as a teaser for his solo full-length album, Terrified, set to drop later this year, it’s clear there’s plenty of reason to pay attention. Fakemink is just getting started, and the UK underground has just found a new voice.

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