Republic Records
came calling after
BoyWithUke
went viral in 2021 with "Toxic," a showcase for his hooky, anthemic, hip-hop-inflected ukulele pop. The (at the time of its May 2022 release) as-yet-unidentified tablet recordist makes his major-label debut with his third album,
Serotonin Dreams
. Included are "Toxic" and "IDGAF," his Billboard Hot 100 debut featuring
Blackbear
, as well as collaborations with
Powfu
("Contigo") and the likewise ukulele-toting
mxmtoon
("Prairies"). Throughout the album's track list,
proves his skill with a short-and-sturdy hook. The accompanying lyrics often come in the form of candid crush confessions that aren't too likely to win over their infatuations. ~ Marcy Donelson