In his review for Variety, Jem Aswad described the lyrical content as straightforward: "as the title suggests, the lyrics are NSFW [ not safe for work] and up-front,"[14] noting that Murph uses "fuck" at least 36 times throughout the album.[14]
Artwork
According to a press release from Murph's label,[15] the album artwork features Murph referencing the portrayals of 1960s femme fatales, including a classic beehive hairstyle on the cover, contrasting with the contemporary themes addressed in the album.[15][16]
Promotion
To support the album, Murph released multiple singles along with accompanying music videos, announced an international tour, and made her solo late-night television performance debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 21, 2025.[17][18][19][20]
Singles
The album lead single, titled "Gucci Mane"—a nod to the American rapper and samples his 2009 hit single "Lemonade".—was released on April 4, 2025.[21] The album second single, "Blue Strips," was released on April 11, 2025, and achieved commercial success, becoming Murph’s highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100,[22] where it peaked at number 15.[23] A remix featuring rapper Sexyy Red was released on May 23, 2025.[24] The third single, "Touch Me Like a Gangster," was released on June 6, 2025; its lyrics address themes related to BDSM.[25]
Promotional singles
In addition to the official singles, two promotional singles were released prior to the album's launch: "Heroin" on June 27, 2025,[26][27] and "Bad As the Rest" on July 11, 2025.[28]
The Worldwide Hysteria Tour
To support the album, Murph will embark on an international tour titled The Worldwide Hysteria Tour, which is set to begin on July 27 in Phoenix, Arizona, and will include performances in major cities across the United States, Europe, and Australia.[29][30]
Reception
Jem Aswad of Variety gave Sex Hysteria a positive review, stating that with the album, "Jessie Murph's fireball voice and persona first popped onto our radar almost five years ago, but with Sex Hysteria, she's truly arrived."[31] He further praised her "unique" hip-hop phrasing, noting that it is "deeply rooted in the [hip-hop] genre," as well as her "fierce rhyming skills," which he described as "musically daring".[31] Aswad highlighted that "what’s most striking about her style is that the flow and attitude of hip-hop are so deep in her DNA that her verses, even when sung, hit like rap lyrics."[31] He also observed that these elements are more prominent than ever on Sex Hysteria, which, according to him, has "even more sass and swagger than her impressive 2024 debut."[13] Aswad also praised the album's cohesion, particularly highlighting the tracks "1965" and "A Little Too Drunk."[13]
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