boyband Enlists Billy Martin of Good Charlotte for "Death Note"

Photo: Khalil Osborne

Top 10 anime openings. The WatchMojo reference and meme in and of itself is perhaps the best way to describe boyband's adrenaline-pumping debut single. While boyband is a name you may not yet be readily familiar with, chances are you have heard his production work. The Grammy-nominated producer has lent his talent to Young Thug, Gunna, and most notably "Kick It" from Lil Nas X's Grammy-nominated 7. Today sees him stepping into the spotlight to deliver the first chapter of emo rap's next star.

"Death Note," released via Dirty Hit Records, is the perfect fusion of nostalgia and hip-hop's growing penchant for late-stage emo. Joined by Billy Martin of Good Charlotte, boyband presents a hypnotic vision of heartbreak accentuated by Hennessy-fueled nights. It is not one scored by mawkish sentiments but one defined by the inherent juxtaposition of simultaneously wanting someone more than anything and wishing they would disappear from your timeline. boyband spoke further on how Billy Martin helped bring "Death Note" to life, sharing,

"I recorded 'Death Note' when I was on a three-day binge of just doing records. It started with Billy Martin messaging me on Twitter … and I was just like ‘do you know who you are? you’re a legend, let’s make history’ aha.“

Taking its name from popular anime (and less popular Netflix live adaption) Death Note, "Death Note" may not be an official anime opening, but it carries with it that grandiose life or death energy of one. boyband is a master of crafting an intoxicating vibe, and this feels like just the beginning.

Listen to "Death Note" below:

Related Articles

Jessie Mazin Gives Hopelessness a Home in “untitled.jpeg” [Q&A]

Jessie Mazin Gives Hopelessness a Home in “untitled.jpeg” [Q&A]

April 29, 2026 We chatted with Jessie about channeling her beliefs through song and bringing them from your FYP to a fully produced debut project.
Author: Giselle Libby
EP
Mini Trees Is Learning to Slow Down As Her Music Career Picks Up Speed [Q&A]

Mini Trees Is Learning to Slow Down As Her Music Career Picks Up Speed [Q&A]

April 28, 2026 Songwriter Lexi Vega reveals her relationship to time, rawness of self-discovery, major life changes, and the textural, sonic influences that have shaped ‘Slow It Down,’ her most vulnerable and important creation to date.
Author: Polina Cherezova
Haiden Henderson Turns the Tension All the Way Up in “freak for you”

Haiden Henderson Turns the Tension All the Way Up in “freak for you”

April 27, 2026 will you match Haiden Henderson's freak?
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop