Hyperyouth
| Hyperyouth | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | August 15, 2025 | |||
| Length | 43:57 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Joey Valence | |||
| Joey Valence & Brae chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
Hyperyouth (Afterparty) | ||||
| Singles from Hyperyouth | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Dork | 4/5[1] |
| Kerrang! | 4/5[2] |
Hyperyouth (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by the American rap duo Joey Valence & Brae. It was released on August 15, 2025, through RCA Records in the duo's major label debut. The album features guest appearances from TiaCorine, Rebecca Black and JPEGMafia. Hyperyouth follows the duo's 2024 album No Hands and was supported by three singles, "Wassup", "Hyperyouth" / "Live Right" and "See U Dance".
Background and recording
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 was released under RCA.[3]
Production and composition
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.[4][5]
The duo have described it as an album about growing up.[6] Joey Valence listed Nurture, Shock Value, The E.N.D., Brat, Discovery, Oracular Spectacular, Graduation, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and Igor as influences on the album.[7][6]
Release and promotion
On June 6, 2025, during JPEGMafia's performance at the Governors Ball Music Festival, Joey Valence & Brae were brought on stage and performed their, at the time, unreleased song, "Wassup". It was later released as the lead single for the album, on June 13, 2025.[8][9] 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.[10] On August 11, the duo released the single "See U Dance" featuring Rebecca Black.[11]
A deluxe edition of the album, titled Hyperyouth (Afterparty), was released on February 27, 2026.[12]
Track listing
All music is composed by Joey Valence. All tracks are written by Joseph Bertolino and Braedan Lugue, with additional writers noted. Track listing adapted from Apple Music.[13]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hyperyouth" |
| 2:47 |
| 2. | "Bust Down" (featuring TiaCorine) | Tia Thompson-Shults | 2:45 |
| 3. | "Give It to Me" | 2:25 | |
| 4. | "Is This Love" | 3:00 | |
| 5. | "See U Dance" (featuring Rebecca Black) |
| 2:46 |
| 6. | "Party's Over" | 3:40 | |
| 7. | "Wassup" (featuring JPEGMafia) |
| 3:00 |
| 8. | "Live Right" | 3:39 | |
| 9. | "Billie Jean" | James Calhoun | 2:48 |
| 10. | "Have to Cry" | 2:58 | |
| 11. | "The Party Song" |
| 3:09 |
| 12. | "Myself" | 3:17 | |
| 13. | "Go Hard" |
| 2:46 |
| 14. | "Disco Tomorrow" | Bennett Blumberg | 4:57 |
| Total length: | 43:57 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Friends" | 2:46 | |
| 2. | "Push The Pipe" | 3:08 | |
| 3. | "How Does It Feel To Be Young" | 1:36 | |
| 4. | "Bustamove" | 2:18 | |
| 5. | "I Like This" | 3:11 | |
| 6. | "Changes" | 3:30 | |
| Total length: | 60:26 | ||
Notes
- The standard tracks are stylized in all caps, while the Afterparty tracks are stylized in all lowercase.
- On the Afterparty Deluxe version, the standard version follows as tracks 7-20.
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.
- "Changes" contains a sample from "Divinity", written by Porter Robinson, as peformed by Porter Robinson and Amy Millan.
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Vinyl Albums (ARIA)[14] | 19 |
References
- ^ Newton, Felicity (August 15, 2025). "Joey Valence & Brae – HYPERYOUTH". Dork. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ "Album review: Joey Valence & Brae – HYPERYOUTH". Kerrang!. August 18, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Franzini, Sam (September 8, 2025). "Joey Valence & Brae: "It's okay to feel, to enjoy yourself – always see the brightness in things!"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ Valence, Joey [@JoeyValence] (July 4, 2025). "The albums that inspired HYPERYOUTH" (Tweet). Retrieved October 16, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- ^ Gardner, Khalliah (June 14, 2025). "JPEGMAFIA Joins Joey Valence & Brae For New Song "WASSUP" -". mxdwn Music. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Safadi, Hillary (June 19, 2025). "Joey Valence & Brae Team Up With JPEGMAFIA In Electric Single "WASSUP"". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (July 11, 2025). "Joey Valence & Brae have announced their 'Hyperyouth' album and a world tour". Dork. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (October 15, 2019). "Joey Valence & Brae Show Love To Early 2000s Club Bangers With Rebecca Black-Assisted "SEE U DANCE"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
- ^ Joshua, Cedric (February 4, 2026). "Joey Valence & Brae keep the night going with 'HYPERYOUTH (afterparty)'". Melodic. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ^ HYPERYOUTH by Joey Valence & Brae on Apple Music, August 15, 2025, retrieved August 9, 2025
- ^ "ARIA Top 20 Vinyl Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. August 25, 2025. Retrieved August 22, 2025.