Teethsucker (Yea3x)

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"Teethsucker (Yea3x)"
Single by Rico Nasty
from the album Lethal
ReleasedFebruary 20, 2025
Recorded2024
Genre Rap rock [1]
Length2:12
Label Fueled by Ramen
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Royal
  • Rayman

Teethsucker (Yea3x) is a song by American rapper and singer Rico Nasty, released on February 20, 2025, as the lead single from her third studio album, Lethal . It was co-produced by Imad Royal and Rayman, with Royal also serving as the album's executive producer. The track was the first song written for Lethal and the first that Nasty co-wrote with Royal. [2]

Contents

Composition and style

"Teethsucker (Yea3x)" has been described as a heavy, riff-driven rap rock track. [1] Beats Per Minute called it a "distorted electro-punk banger." [3] HotNewHipHop noted the track's "rocking, guitar-heavy instrumental over some loud 808s." [4]

Critical reception

Pitchfork described the song as a forceful introduction to Lethal, noting it frames the album's rock-leaning direction. [2] HotNewHipHop described the single as a "banger" that uses loud guitars and heavy percussion. [4] Stereogum covered the announcement and single release in its news post. [5] Stereoboard reported that the single "strikes a balance between rap and electro-rock." [6] Billboard featured the track in its "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks" roundup, writing that it is "more of the rambunctious rock-rap we've come to love from the DMV MC" and highlighting Rico's performance over production by Imad Royal and Rayman. [7]

Music video

The music video for "Teethsucker (Yea3x)" premiered alongside the single on February 20, 2025. Pitchfork included the video in its announcement of the single and album. [2]

Personnel

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
WorldwideFebruary 20, 2025Digital download, streamingFueled by Ramen

References

  1. 1 2 "Rico Nasty shares new rap-rock rager, announces new album 'Lethal' for Fueled by Ramen". BrooklynVegan. February 20, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Rico Nasty Announces New Album Lethal, Shares Video for New Song 'Teethsucker (Yea3x)'". Pitchfork. February 20, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  3. "Rico Nasty returns with new album, shares lead single "TEETHSUCKER (YEA3x)"". Beats Per Minute. February 20, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Rico Nasty Drops Banger Lead Single "TEETHSUCKER (Yea3x)"". HotNewHipHop. February 21, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  5. "Rico Nasty Announces New Album 'LETHAL' With First Single Teethsucker (Yea3x)". Stereogum. February 20, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  6. "Rico Nasty Announces Third Album 'Lethal' With First Single Teethsucker (Yea3x)". Stereoboard. February 24, 2025. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
  7. "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: J. Cole, Rico Nasty, AzChike & More". Billboard. February 24, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.