Slayyyter has released “Crank 2,” the sequel to her breakout spring hit “Crank.” She paired the song with a self-directed video full of classic Slayyyter imagery and more hints at her rumored next album, Wor$t Man in America. The release arrives just months after the original track helped define her spring, and it lands in the middle of a busy stretch that includes an ongoing tour and a festival appearance later this month.
It’s not the first time she has revisited an older song. Earlier this year, she dropped “Brand New Chanel$,” a rework of her Wor$t Girl in America track “Beat Up Chanel$” that turns the original’s nasty electroclash hybrid into big-room EDM recession pop. She is currently in the middle of a Wor$t Girl in America tour that runs through the fall, including a set later this month at All Things Go Festival.
The “Crank” Sequel
“Crank” became a breakout hit for Slayyyter this spring. The original track landed and set the stage for a busy stretch, with the follow-up tour and now this sequel arriving just months later. The song’s success as a breakout moment is what makes the sequel notable — it is a direct follow-up to the track that defined much of her year.
“Crank 2” comes with a video that Slayyyter directed herself. The visual features classic Slayyyter imagery and more hints at Wor$t Man in America, the album that fans have been speculating about. The self-directed approach means the visual presentation stays firmly in her hands.
The timing of the release is notable. “Crank” broke out in the spring, and by the time the fall tour wraps, the sequel will have had months of runway. That is a fast turnaround for a follow-up, and it suggests the original hit carried enough momentum to justify an immediate sequel.
What “Crank 2” Adds
The new single extends the story of “Crank” rather than starting from scratch. Slayyyter has shown a willingness to revisit and reshape her own work, and “Crank 2” follows that pattern. The sequel takes the energy of the original and pushes it further, giving fans a reason to return to the earlier track with fresh ears.
The video is a key part of the release. Slayyyter directed it herself, and it is full of the imagery her audience has come to expect. The hints at Wor$t Man in America are woven throughout, giving fans more material to parse while they wait for the rumored album.
This is not the first time Slayyyter has offered up an altered version of an older song. Earlier this year, she released “Brand New Chanel$,” a pseudo-redux of her Wor$t Girl in America song “Beat Up Chanel$” that reimagines the latter’s nasty electroclash hybrid as big-room EDM recession pop.
“Brand New Chanel$” and the Rework Pattern
“Brand New Chanel$” is the clearest example of Slayyyter’s rework approach from this year. That track took “Beat Up Chanel$,” a song from Wor$t Girl in America, and rebuilt it as big-room EDM recession pop. The transformation was significant — the original’s electroclash sound became something with a broader, more anthemic feel.
The move makes sense for an artist who is always in motion. Rather than letting older songs sit still, Slayyyter treats them as raw material for new ideas. “Crank 2” follows the same logic, extending the life of a hit while giving fans something fresh to consider.
This pattern of revisiting older material is a defining feature of her recent releases. “Brand New Chanel$” reimagined a Wor$t Girl in America track, and now “Crank 2” does the same for a standalone hit. The approach keeps her catalog feeling active and gives listeners a reason to return to earlier songs.
The two reworkings share a common thread. Both take songs from her recent past and update them for the present moment, reflecting where she is now as an artist. It is a strategy that rewards longtime listeners while remaining accessible to newcomers.
The Self-Directed Video
Slayyyter directed the “Crank 2” video herself. The visual is full of classic Slayyyter imagery, and the hints at Wor$t Man in America are present throughout. The self-directed approach means every choice — the styling, the sets, the pacing — comes from Slayyyter herself.
The video gives fans more material to consider regarding the rumored album. Whether the hints point to a tracklist, a theme, or a visual direction remains unclear, but the speculation is part of the fun. Slayyyter has chosen to drip information through her visuals rather than announcing the album outright.
The video’s placement of these hints is deliberate. This approach builds anticipation without committing to a timeline, keeping the focus on the music and the tour. Fans who have been following the Wor$t Man in America rumors now have concrete visual details to examine.
The Wor$t Girl in America Tour
The tour is the backdrop for all this activity. Slayyyter is currently on the road, with dates stretching through the fall. The tour has been a chance for her to perform the album live, and the addition of new material like “Crank 2” gives the shows an extra layer of excitement.
The tour will continue through the fall, meaning the new single will have a long runway of live dates to support it. Fans who caught the earlier shows will have something new to look forward to when they see her again, and the ongoing dates keep the campaign moving.
One notable stop comes later this month at All Things Go Festival. That appearance will put Slayyyter in front of a festival crowd, a different setting from her own headline shows. It is also a chance to reach listeners who might not have caught her on the tour circuit.
All Things Go Festival
The All Things Go Festival set is a key moment in the coming weeks. It is a chance for Slayyyter to bring the Wor$t Girl in America tour energy to a festival stage. The appearance comes later this month, and it will be one of the higher-profile stops on the current run.
After that, the fall tour continues. Slayyyter has shown she can sustain a long run of dates while still dropping new material, and “Crank 2” gives the remaining shows a fresh centerpiece. The festival appearance expands the reach of the campaign beyond her own headline dates.
The timing works in her favor. The new single is out now, the festival is later this month, and the tour runs through the fall. That means the sequel will have consistent support across multiple formats — streaming, live shows, and festival appearances.
The Hints at Wor$t Man in America
The “Crank 2” video does more than promote a single. It is a statement of intent. The self-directed approach means the visual presentation stays firmly in Slayyyter’s hands, and the hints at Wor$t Man in America are the main talking point among fans.
The album remains rumored rather than confirmed. Slayyyter has not offered details beyond the hints in the video, and no release date has been announced. Fans will continue to speculate, but the artist herself is staying quiet on that front.
The video’s placement of these hints is deliberate. Rather than announcing the album outright, Slayyyter has chosen to drip information through her visuals. This approach builds anticipation without committing to a timeline, keeping the focus on the music and the tour.
What Comes Next
With “Crank 2” out now, the immediate focus shifts to the tour. The All Things Go Festival appearance later this month is the next major milestone, followed by the remaining fall dates. The new single will travel with her through all of it.
The Wor$t Man in America album remains unconfirmed. No release date has been announced, and Slayyyter has not offered details beyond the hints in the video. Fans will continue to speculate, but the artist herself is staying quiet on that front.
For now, the music is the message. “Crank 2” is available to stream, the video is up, and the tour is rolling. The sequel gives fans a reason to revisit the original, and the video gives them something to parse while they wait for whatever comes next.
| Release | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| “Crank” | Spring | Breakout hit, now has a sequel |
| “Crank 2” | Now | Single and self-directed video available |
| “Brand New Chanel$” | Earlier this year | Rework of “Beat Up Chanel$” from Wor$t Girl in America |
| All Things Go Festival | Later this month | Slayyyter performs on tour |
| Wor$t Girl in America tour | Through the fall | Ongoing dates, includes festival set |
| Wor$t Man in America | Not announced | Rumored album, no release date confirmed |
The new single and video are out now, and the tour carries them through the fall. Revisit Walden Green’s profile Saint Slayyyter.
Source: pitchfork.com
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