9.27.2023
Raedio Releases “No Panties” ft. Sexyy Red, the First Single From Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Max Original Series, S2)
Featuring an All-Star Lineup of Rap Talent, Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Max Original Series, S2), out 11/3, Highlights the Hardships and Triumphs Behind the Modern Renaissance of Women in Hip-Hop
An Unapologetic and Raw Banger With a Chant-A-Long NSFW Hook, “No Panties” Makes an Explicit Connection Between Financial Independence, Sexuality, and Empowerment
RAP SH!T Returns For Season 2 on November 9th, Only on Max; The Soundtrack Drops on November 3rd via Raedio/Def Jam Recordings
The Announcement:
A zeitgeist-capturing series about the modern rap business, Max Original Series RAP SH!T, from Emmy®-nominated executive producer Issa Rae, explores the delicate balancing act that female rappers face: how can they achieve their commercial goals while still maintaining authenticity and continuing to have fun? “No Panties,” the first single from Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Max Original Series, S2) welcomes an artist, Sexyy Red, who has expertly walked that line, showcasing her talent in a brash and unapologetic banger with a music video to match.
Produced by YA & Snacks of The Breed (Anderson .Paak, Dave East), “No Panties” is a euphoric southern rap slapper, bringing a bouncing bassline and crisp handclaps purpose-built to inspire dancefloor denizens to drop it low. Sexyy expertly rides the instrumental, toe-tagging the insistent snares with her signature NSFW quotables. The shout-a-long chorus is the sound of liberation, as Sexyy and her ladies provide a defiant motto for those willing to be their most unabashed selves. With writing contributions from pineappleCITI, Guapdad 4000, Talibah, and Suni MF, “No Panties” is available to stream on all digital platforms via Raedio/Def Jam Recordings.
“I’m happy that I got to work on ‘No Panties’ for Rap Sh!t,” said Sexyy Red. “It’s just me having fun on the beat and talking my sh*t. It’s just like the show: the rap girls running this sh*t.”
In the video, Sexyy Red turns a drab call center into a sexy car wash, inviting the neighborhood to contribute to her fundraising efforts. The fun-loving video features cameos from TikTok creators @terryreloaded and @kervo.dolo, who help Sexyy bring the scene to life. Keep an eye on Raedio’s YouTube channel for the video, dropping soon.
Inspired by the second season of RAP SH!T, “No Panties” is the first glimpse of Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Max Original Series, S2), out November 3rd via Raedio/Def Jam Recordings. More than just a soundtrack, the Season 2 mixtape is a showcase for the breadth and diversity of talented women taking over the rap game in 2023. Compiled and released by Raedio, the “audio everywhere” company, the mixtape combines original music created for the series and performed by lead characters Shawna & Mia, new songs by trailblazers like Rico Nasty, red hot risers like Kaliii and Maiya The Don, street-savvy upstarts like Enchanting and Cam & China, plus many more. With production from the likes of Danja, Bankroll Got It, and HitKidd, the new mixtape is a love letter to the women in rap who are changing the music world just by being themselves.
Raedio is committed to propelling the most culturally relevant series and projects and spotlighting not only emerging artists, but the contributors behind the scenes that make these amazing songs possible. For the mixtape artwork, Raedio paid tribute to the classic cover of Midnight Marauders by A Tribe Called Quest, one of the few covers in history that highlights the writers and producers that make magic behind the scenes.
Stay tuned for many more announcements about the soundtrack in the coming weeks and months.
RAP SH!T returns for its second season on November 9th, only on Max.
Contact:
For information about the RAP SH!T Soundtrack, please contact:
Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats
Destiny Riley, Audible Treats
For information about RAP SH!T, the Max Original Series, please contact:
Arianne Antonio, Berk Communications
For information relating to Def Jam, please contact:
Lauren Ceradini, Def Jam
The Background:
About RAP SH!T Season 2:
From Emmy®-nominated executive producer Issa Rae, this comedy series follows two estranged friends, Shawna and Mia, who reunite to form a rap group. Joined by promoter/manager Chastity and aspiring producer Lamont, they attempt to make their mark on the music industry without compromising who they are.
In Season 2, as Shawna and Mia slowly rise to fame, they’re faced with the balancing act of maintaining their authenticity and the pressure to conform to industry standards – all while continuing to navigate their personal struggles outside of music.
About Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Max Original Series, S2):
Rap Sh!t: The Mixtape (Soundtrack from the Max Original Series, S2) is more than a soundtrack, it’s a soundboard for the talent, power, and diversity of female rap. From the polarizing tone of genre bending Rico Nasty to the cerebral bars of NCognita and the unmatched energy of artists like Sexyy Red, Kaliii, Enchanting, and Maiya The Don. Compiled and released by Raedio, in partnership with Def Jam Recordings, the mixtape shows the immense impact of female rappers today and across history, while intersecting with the Max series’s themes about working hard while staying true to oneself.
About Raedio:
Launched in 2019, Raedio serves artists and creators at the highest level as an audio everywhere company. Raedio extends a platform across media through its music label, publishing, music supervision, music library, podcasts, digital content, and events divisions. We pride ourselves in being in all audio businesses, developing culturally relevant, high quality music & audio content.
With the ethos of creating opportunities to support talent and build community, Raedio is the home to a dynamic roster of talent. Operating with a forward thinking & holistic approach, Raedio finds unique ways to align music and audio with film and television projects, commercials, podcasts, brands, and beyond.
Through its parent company HOORAE and sister company ColorCreative, there is a direct pipeline to film and tv development, digital content, and multi-hyphenate talent across entertainment. The Raedio ecosystem is uniquely positioned to create 360 degree integration across its multiple platforms & services.
About Sexyy Red:
With explicit lyricism reminiscent of Trina, the raw storytelling of Boosie Badazz and Webbie, and Chief Keef’s rugged authenticity, Sexyy Red’s raunchy, in-your-face style taps into a strain of hilarious and animated rap the game has been missing since the heyday of Gucci Mane. But don’t get it twisted – as the main creative force of her own songs, lyrics, and videos, her music is only ever 100% Sexyy.
Sexyy Red has made Summer 2023 a #SexyySummer, with her Billboard Hot 100 hit “Pound Town 2” and her acclaimed album Hood Hottest Princess. The Tay Keith-produced “Pound Town,” has spent multiple weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, reached the Top 10 on Urban Radio, and its Nicki Minaj-featuring remix “Pound Town 2,” earned a GOLD certification from the RIAA. Together, all versions of “Pound Town” have racked up over 50 million global streams. Home to other hits like “SkeeYee,” a viral anthem praised by Drake and currently charting on Apple Music’s All-Genre singles charts, Hood Hottest Princess is climbing the Billboard 200, where it reached a peak of #75, and Apple Music’s charts, where it has peaked at #6 on the Hip-Hop albums chart and #16 overall.
This is just the start of a thrilling career for Sexyy Red, who called every shot she made since high school — including the success of her latest single. Don’t try to predict where she’s going next; Sexyy Red will tell you herself.
About Def Jam:
For 40 years and counting, Def Jam Recordings has been synonymous with hip-hop music, and has been home to the boundary-breaking artists who define the sound, style and impact of hip-hop culture worldwide. Today, Def Jam is a global multimedia brand, built on daring creativity, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to quality which extends from marquee artists to new signings to its global expansion into the UK, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Worldwide, Def Jam is the most recognizable brand in hip-hop. Def Jam Recordings is a division of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment.
Critical Praise for RAP SH!T (Soundtrack: From The Max Original Series, S1):
“Issa Rae’s newest show, Rap Sh!t, which premiered Thursday on HBO Max, is already taking the summer by storm with a gripping storyline, compelling characters, and, of course, a killer soundtrack” – Esquire
“Once the premise is established, the show gets to work on what sets it apart: digging in the weeds of the rap world, from its commentary on streaming success to the Southern-rap soundtrack and thoughtful original songs.” – Pitchfork
“The show has an awesome soundtrack.” – Buzzfeed
“…its vibrant hip-hop soundtrack full of old hits and original tracks kept the buzz going” – PopSugar
“…the HBO Max series’ soundtrack takes on a life of its own” – Bustle
Links:
RAP SH!T: watch on max | press site | instagram | tiktok
Raedio: linktree | instagram | twitter | tiktok | spotify | apple | youtube
“No Panties” ft. Sexyy Red: https://raedio.fanlink.to/nopanties
RAP SH!T (Soundtrack: From The Max Original Series, S1): https://raedio.lnk.to/rapSh!t