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Lil Yachty made headlines back in January thanks to the successful release of Let’s Start Here., his 14-track experimental body of work. The LP housed assists from Diana Gordon, Teezo Touchdown, Justine Skye, Fousheé, Baby K, Ant Clemons, Nick Hakim, Justin Raisen, Daniel Caesar, and more. Let’s Start Here. garnered him a top 10 placement on the Billboard 200 thanks to 36,000 album-equivalent units sold during its first week of release.

Over the weekend, the Georgia-born rapper decided he was ready to follow up with a new single and unleashed “Strike (Holster).” The accompanying clip was directed by frequent collaborator Cole Bennett and takes place on a gloomy dock on a rainy day, a setting perfect for Teddy Walton’s airy production. On the song, the “Poland” rapper spits about wanting to link up and have a smoke session:

“I been rolled up, yeah, I was geekin’, I was high as f**k, tweakin’/ I was tryna strike s**t, I was tryna strike s**t, I was tryna strike s**t, like a match, late night, yeah/ Strike like I missed it, strike like I hit the pin, strike like I’m not goin’ to work/ Show them somethin’ show them, show them, uh, stack them old hunnids , recreate Yoda, I don’t put no crushed ice in my soda, got it stuck like a holster”

Prior to Let’s Start Here . was 2021’s Michigan Boy Boat , a 14-track body of work that saw additional features from Tee Grizzley, Swae Lee, Sada Baby, YN Jay, Rio da Yung OG, Babyface Ray , and more. Months later, he dropped off the sixth installment of his Birthday Mix series, bringing in his 24th trip around the sun with SoFaygo, Lil Tecca, DC2Trill, and Draft Day.

Be sure to press play on Lil Yachty’s brand new “Strike (Holster)” music video down below.

Lil Yachty Drops Music Video for “Strike (Holster)”

by Thomas Galindo April 10, 2023, 12:30 pm

Lil Yachty’s second wind is becoming more imaginative than his first.

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After emerging on the hip-hop scene in the mid-2010s with hits like “One Night,” “Minnesota,” and “Broccoli,” Yachty hit a bit of a trough in popularity and viral appeal to end the decade. But now, after a recent smash hit single and career-altering studio album , Yachty is back in the spotlight and continuously leaving listeners speechless, as evident in his new song “Strike (Holster).”

Six months removed from his quirky song “Poland,” which reached No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, and a little over two months since his experimental psychedelic rock record Let’s Start Here , “Strike (Holster)” sees Yachty continue to ride his roaring wave of momentum even more. Employing similar vocal inflections as “Poland,” holding the prolonged “oooooooh” harmony at the song’s climax, Yachty looks to have stumbled upon a winning formula.

Throughout the track, the Georgia native raps about his love for promethazine and fits multiple different allusions in for the word strike. Strike shit like a match, Strike like I missed it, Strike like I hit the pin, Strike like I’m not goin’ to work he croons on the chorus, Yachty’s spontaneity and youthfulness brim all over the recording.

When he approaches the second verse of the song, he playfully illustrates the effect of Percocet on his significant other, leaving her motionless. Putting a playful spin on the usually-harsh motifs of guns and drugs in rap music, “Strike (Holster)” is a masterclass by Yachty.

Percy got her stuck like a holster It’s a gun in my holster New Balenci’ out in Dover It’s a four in my soda, sit it on a Balenci’ coaster

“Strike (Holster)” was first teased via Instagram on March 23 by Cole Bennett, prominent music video director and founder of music video brand Lyrical Lemonade. Alluding to a visual for “Strike (Holster)” being in the works, fans knew to expect the song’s release shortly after.

Less than two days after the song officially came out on digital streaming platforms, Lyrical Lemonade uploaded the music video to their YouTube page on Saturday (April 8). The fifth time Bennett and Yachty have collaborated on a video, “Strike (Holster)” sees Yachty donning a red hoodie and head-bopping to the song’s blissful production.

Since its release, the visuals for “Strike (Holster)” have already eclipsed 1 million views, proving that Yachty’s resurgence is for real. It’s unclear if the new song is in promotion of an upcoming project , but it is indisputably a signifier of Yachty’s work ethic and unique songwriting. Check out the video below.

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Lil Yachty Drops Moody Music Video for "Strike"

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Having worked together on the music videos for “ Poland ” and “ Yae Energy ,” Lil Yachty and Lyrical Lemonade come together once again for a new moody music video for “Strike (Holster).”

The team head to a forest reserve for most of the video, leaning into the rain to compliment the spacey ambiance of the song. Yachty is swapping three fits for the video, rocking flannel and denim for the forest, bright red at the lakeside pier, and black in the parking garage where a massive bottle is seen strapped to a Maybach. We also see a rare cameo from Yachty’s sister with her voice slotted in at the end.

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The track makes up one third of his latest song bundle.

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Lil Yachty is kicking his birthday month off with a bang by gifting fans with a surprise three-pack. The new bundle of singles includes his viral hit “Strike (Holster),” “SOLO STEPPIN CRETE BOY,” and “Slide,” the last of which is accompanied by a freshly released music video.

The clip is backed by AMD Visuals and shows off Lil Boat’s love for green. Sporting an all-green outfit consisting of a chunky sweater and beanie, the 25-year-old talent spends the day with his friends while surrounded by nature.

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“Slide” is a follow-up to Yachty’s most recent album Let’s Start Here . The 14-track project made landfall in January 2023 and housed guest appearances from Fousheé, Justine Skye, Teezo Touchdown, Diana Gordon, and Daniel Caesar.

Fans hoping to catch a live show from the “Poland” rapper are in luck, as he is heading out on his headlining tour this fall. The Field Trip Tour is set to kick off on Sept. 21 in Washington, D.C., and will hit major cities like Montreal, Boston, Toronto, Las Vegas, and more. The trek will come to a close with a finale show in Atlanta on Nov. 8.

Outside of his own releases, the Georgia-raised spitter can be heard dropping guest verses on recent tracks like “Taylor Port Junkie” by Rylo Rodriguez and “Boat Interlude” by Veeze. He’s also been having fun making surprise appearances on Drake’s current It’s All A Blur Tour.

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