Brooklyn saw chaos in the best possible way when Fred again.., Skepta, and Plaqueboymax teamed up to launch their new track, 'Victory Lap.' This wasn’t your ordinary drop—fans got their first listen during a Twitch livestream, paired with an impromptu rave at the Brooklyn Paramount. It was Fred again..’s first track of 2025, and clearly, anticipation was sky-high. By the time the party spilled out onto the streets, the crowd was so thick that everything from traffic to nearby shops felt the rush. It reminded a lot of people of Lorde's jaw-dropping 2022 takeover of Washington Square Park. Social timelines filled up with footage of people singing and dancing wherever they could find space, all while others watched from their phones thanks to the Twitch broadcast.
What made things even more electric was just how spontaneous it all felt. No expensive PR campaign, no months of lead-up—just a location drop, a pair of speakers, and word spreading like wildfire. One tweet summed it up perfectly: "Can’t even get close to Brooklyn Paramount, line's wrapped around while the street’s already filled." The scene showed just how huge these artists loom in the current music landscape.
For those who listen to every genre under the sun, 'Victory Lap' delivered a treat. Fred again.. brought his signature mix of emotional samples and punchy electronic production, while Skepta injected pure grime energy that’s been his trademark since his early days in London. Plaqueboymax, always chasing the next frontier, gave the song a flash of hyper-pop—sharp, catchy, and a little out-there in just the right ways. If you've been following Plaqueboymax, you know he's been on a roll lately, fresh off dropping the albums ATLANTA and Five Forever. His knack for blending rap, pop, and digital culture fits perfectly with this energetic collab.
Skepta isn’t slowing down either. He’s coming off a feature on Playboi Carti’s Music and gearing up for his own Big Smoke Festival in London, slated for August 9-10. A festival named after his own moniker, Big Smoke, you can bet the energy will match the Brooklyn madness. As for Fred again.., his loyal fans have picked up on teasers during Twitch streams from as far away as Athens, and 'Victory Lap' confirms he’s got new tricks up his sleeve for 2025.
The true magic here isn’t just the song—it’s how these artists use real-time streaming, unannounced gigs, and mashed-up genres to connect. Brooklyn’s packed streets and the thousands tuning in online prove that music’s biggest moments still happen live—and sometimes, with just a few hours’ notice.
