Teethsucker (Yea3x)
| "Teethsucker (Yea3x)" | ||||
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| Single by Rico Nasty | ||||
| from the album Lethal | ||||
| Released | February 20, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:19[1] | |||
| Label | Fueled by Ramen | |||
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| "Teethsucker (Yea3x)" on YouTube | ||||
"Teethsucker (Yea3x)" (stylized in caps as TEETHSUCKER (YEA3X)) is a song by American rapper and singer Rico Nasty. It is the first single, released on February 20, 2025, from her third studio album, Lethal.
Background and release
"Teethsucker (Yea3x)" was released as the lead single from Lethal. The song's music video accompanied the album announcement on Pitchfork. Rico Nasty stated that the song was the first written for the album and marked her first collaboration with Imad Royal, who served as the album's executive producer. She described the song as a way to start a new era.[2][3]
Composition and style
Stereoboard described the track as striking a balance between rap and electro-rock,[4] while Beats Per Minute called it a "distorted electro-punk banger."[5] The song has been described as a heavy, riff-driven rap rock track,[6] while Billboard called it a "rambunctious rock-rap" track.[7] According to HotNewHipHop, the song features a guitar-driven instrumental with loud 808s, along with Rico Nasty's exaggerated vocal delivery, which the publication said evokes the feeling of a pop-punk act.[8]
Critical reception
The song received a positive response from HotNewHipHop, which described it as a strong introduction to Lethal. The reviewer described the lyrics as focusing on self-assertion, and wrote that they were effective because of Rico Nasty's charisma.[8] Billboard wrote that Nasty effortlessly maneuvers the raucous soundscape by Rayman on the Beat and Royal, and suggested that this could be the moment the mainstream catches up with her.[7]
Personnel
Credits adapted from TIDAL[1]
- Rico Nasty – vocals, songwriter
- Imad Royal – producer, songwriter, executive producer
- Rayman on the Beat – producer, songwriter
References
- 1 2 "TEETHSUCKER (YEA3X) - Single by Rico Nasty". TIDAL. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ Strauss, Matthew (February 20, 2025). "Rico Nasty Announces New Album Lethal, Shares Video for New Song 'Teethsucker (Yea3x)'". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ Chelosky, Danielle (February 20, 2025). "Rico Nasty Announces New Album 'Lethal' With First Single Teethsucker (Yea3x)". Stereogum. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ Stickler, Jon (February 24, 2025). "Rico Nasty Announces Third Album 'Lethal' With First Single Teethsucker (Yea3x)". Stereoboard. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ Pickard, Joshua (February 20, 2025). "Rico Nasty returns with new album, shares lead single "TEETHSUCKER (YEA3x)"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ↑ Sacher, Andrew (February 20, 2025). "Rico Nasty shares new rap-rock rager, announces new album 'Lethal' for Fueled by Ramen". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- 1 2 Denis, Kyle (February 24, 2025). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: J. Cole, Rico Nasty, AzChike & More". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- 1 2 Morton, Devin (February 21, 2025). "Rico Nasty Drops Banger Lead Single "TEETHSUCKER (Yea3x)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 11, 2026.