On February 24, 2023, the newest project and collaboration from $uicideboy$ and Shakewell brings us a dark ominous beat and smooth flow. The joint EP “Shameless $uicide” gives us unapologetic realness about drug use, violence, mental health, and relationships. After 4 months of waiting to hear something new, the boys have delivered.
This project comes in at #49 for the rap pair, contains 6 tracks, is 17 minutes long, and the lead single at the very end. Not even a full week after the drop, “Big Shot Cream Soda” is number 5 in $uicideboy$ discography, and number 1 for Shakewell.
Upcoming Tour
The best opportunity to hear this new project live is during the Grey Day Europe tour! Starting March 6th, $uiucideboy$ will be performing all around Europe. The tour features special guests: SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD, GERM, SHAKEWELL, CHETTA & sounds by DJ SCHEME.
Ruby da Cherry and $crim
For those who are new to $uicideboy$, former SoundCloud rappers Ruby da Cherry and $crim came together in 2014. People were instantly drawn to their shocking make-it-or-die-trying mission statement. The two cousins swore they would either become successful by 30, or commit suicide. Hence the name, $uiucideboy$.
The two cousins are known to make dark music that doesn’t tread lightly around suicide ideation. Alongside mentions of heavy drug use, their music has become very well-known with almost 11 million monthly listeners.
I’d rather get high, I’d rather go die, I’d rather just run and not even try.
Excerpt from final verse of “Went to Rehab and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt.”
One of their most popular albums from 2022 was “Sing Me A Lullaby, My Sweet Temptation.” The album debuted #1 on Billboard Rap albums, and #2 for R&B hip-hop albums. Here, the cousins address their sobriety and their renewal of life. In an interview with Alternative Press, $crim explains;
“I wish it was as easy as just waking up every day and making the choice. I’m involved in some 12-step programs that I do every day, and the people I trust to keep around me are a good support group.”
Interview with Alternative Press about sobriety
Later Ruby da Cherry states
“I try to look at the good things that I do have in my life, and I realize through my addictions and through rehab that the majority of my problems…”
Interview with Alternative Press about sobriety
“Shameless $uicide” builds on their phenomenal run
The unfiltered collaboration between the rising Shakewell and the billboard artists $uicideboy$ tells us that they’re not finished. For instance, listen close to the last line of first song in the project, “I’ma live forever, my name out, and ain’t no stoppin’ us.” We can expect great things and rising numbers as the 16 date tour begins soon!
