Atlanta rapper B.U.G Antman unveils his new EP Y’all Ugly, a psychedelic and groove-steeped trip through the aspirations, anxieties, and indulgences of a budding rap surrealist.
The immersive project is Antman’s most hypnotic and colorful yet. The tracks zoom through sticky soundscapes, surprising samples, strange interludes, neon highs, and shadowy lows. Our hero is effortless with both melody and rhythm, tumbling bars, and perfectly placed ad-libs.
On the previously unheard “Tortoise,” Antman rides a dark wave of gravity-free synth and skittering drums. Amid the unnerving atmosphere, his voice stays low to the ground, gravelly, as he stays focused on his grind.
Antman shared a message to accompany the EP: “I know the title is a bit confrontational, but there’s a simple explanation! To me, accepting being ugly is analogous to accepting yourself fully and freely, warts and all, because regardless, ‘u gotta love yourself’ — u.g.l.y.”
Sure enough, Y’all Ugly is often focused on winning but also unafraid to explore dark themes. Antman previewed the EP with a pair of singles: “145 mph,” a woozy celebration of fast living that also tapped into the cost and coping that comes with the territory; and “Make Sense,” a lush cut that champions self-expression, intense focus, and getting money. The latter came with a visual rollercoaster of a video (watch HERE) and transfixed tastemakers upon arrival.
Before that came the vibrant “Meltdown” — which came with an appropriately drippy video (watch HERE). Throughout, Antman has continued to serve his fans (the “Colony”) music and visuals across his various socials, underscoring his outsized charisma, otherworldly talent, and commitment to an all-encompassing artistic vision. The rising star crawled his way to the top of the new Atlanta scene over the past few years, developing his singular approach across a series of thrilling projects, including Goats on a Cliff (2020), Trap Infested (2023), and I See Colors (2023).
Antman hit the gas heading into 2024 with his Bug EP, produced by Bakkwoods (SoFaygo, Lil Tecca, Ken Carson), but Y’all Ugly is an undeniable level-up the sound of a one-of-one artist coming into his own auteurish vision. Stick around to see what B.U.G Antman dreams up next.
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