Following the release of “Bad & U Know It” with Ty Dolla $ign and the announcement of his forthcoming album House of Wax II, globally recognized producer Wax Motif returns with the project’s second single, “You Forget,” featuring Maeta. The track arrives across all DSPs on April 24 via Divided Souls, offering an early glimpse into the evolving direction of the upcoming album.
Opening House of Wax II, “You Forget” sets a distinct tone with a more emotive, vocal-driven approach. Maeta’s signature R&B sensibility pairs seamlessly with Wax Motif’s restrained, groove-led production, resulting in a record that leans as much into songwriting as it does into dancefloor functionality. The track highlights a clear progression in Wax Motif’s creative approach, drawing from the collaborative DNA of hip-hop and R&B while maintaining a house music foundation. The result is a fluid, repeat-worthy record that balances introspection with rhythmic pull.
Over the past few years, Maeta has emerged as one of R&B’s most compelling voices, recognized for her emotionally direct songwriting and instinctive ability to collaborate across genres. Her project When I Hear Your Name featured standout contributions from James Fauntleroy and The Free Nationals, helping define her evolving sound. Tracks like “Teen Scene” with KAYTRANADA and “Toxic” with Skrillex have generated millions of streams and strong critical response, reinforcing her versatility. Touring alongside H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, and Chris Brown has further cemented her presence as an artist capable of bridging multiple musical worlds—an approach that carries naturally into “You Forget.”
The single serves as a key entry point into House of Wax II, a project that positions Wax Motif beyond traditional dance music frameworks. Rather than focusing solely on club-ready records, the album takes shape as a producer-driven body of work, built around a network of collaborators spanning house, hip-hop, and R&B. The emphasis shifts toward songwriting and cohesion, signaling a more expansive creative vision.
With a global touring footprint and a catalog that has amassed tens of millions of streams, Wax Motif continues to build momentum across both underground and crossover spaces. His collaborative history—including work alongside Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, and Timbaland—has shaped a production style that moves fluidly between genres, focusing on structure and feel rather than surface-level fusion.
As the second release from the album, “You Forget” reinforces Wax Motif’s role within a new class of producers operating at the intersection of dance, hip-hop, and R&B. The track offers a refined preview of a project built on collaboration, songwriting, and long-term artistic growth, signaling a notable evolution in both his sound and creative scope.
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