Psykos is a collaborative album by Yung Lean and Bladee, released on March 13, 2024, via World Affairs. The album was produced entirely by Palmistry & silent$ky. While Yung Lean and Bladee have collaborated before, "Psykos" is their first full-length album together.
Psykos offers a notable stylistic development for the two artists as a duo, which had previously been explored in Yung Lean's solo projects Sugar World, Nectar, and Psychopath Ballads, as well as his Död Mark project with Gud. A more Rock-oriented sound has also been hinted in Bladee's latest single Requiem.
The album features eight tracks with a total runtime of 22:16.
Tracklist
- Coda (2:35)
- Ghosts (3:00)
- Golden God (2:16)
- Still (3:37)
- Sold Out (2:16)
- Hanging From The Bridge (3:07)
- Enemy (2:50)
- Things Happen (2:23)
Background and release
The albums title was mentioned for the first time via a Instagram, where Yung Lean was photographed wearing a coat printed with "Psykos" on the reverse. On March 9, 2024, Yung Lean made a post on Instagram, showing him and Bladee on a beach in Blackpool, United Kingdom. The album was mentioned again in the third picture of the same post, which says "Psykos" next to a scythe/number seven.
On March 8, 2024, the album cover and tracklist of the album was posted to the r/sadboys subreddit. The following day, the track "Enemy" was leaked on SoundCloud, however it was quickly deleted.
The album released on the 13th of March as a digital download with the full front and back artwork being revealed, credited to visual artist Daniel Swan. The only additional visual upon release was a trailer produced by Gus Reichwald, which depicted the producers and vocalists in Blackpool, England.
Music Videos
Golden God
Released on March 15, 2024 on Yung Lean's YouTube channel. The music video was filmed by Hendrik Schneider, edited by Hendrik Schneider and Daniel Swan.
Things Happen
Released on March 31, 2024 on Yung Lean's YouTube channel. The music video was directed by Daniel Swan, produced by World Affairs.
Ghosts
Released on June 28, 2024 on Yung Lean's YouTube channel. The music video was shot and edited by Gus Reichwald.
Artwork
The artwork is by British visual artist and designer Daniel Swan.
