Globally recognized producer Wax Motif returns with “Bad & U Know It,” a new single featuring 2X-Diamond certified superstar Ty Dolla $ign, arriving March 27 via Divided Souls. The release marks the first offering from his forthcoming album House of Wax II, signaling a bold new chapter that leans deeper into his cross-genre identity—bridging house, hip-hop, and R&B on a global scale.
With a worldwide touring presence and a catalog that has amassed tens of millions of streams, Wax Motif has long operated at the intersection of underground credibility and crossover appeal. Bringing in Ty Dolla $ign, known for his chart-topping collaborations across multiple genres, elevates the record’s reach while reinforcing its fluid, genre-blurring direction.
Built around Ty Dolla $ign’s unmistakable melodic delivery and Wax Motif’s stripped-back, groove-driven production, “Bad & U Know It” captures a late-night energy rooted in club culture while maintaining the songwriting sensibility of modern R&B. The result is a track that transitions effortlessly from dance floors to everyday listening, reflecting Wax Motif’s continued evolution beyond traditional genre boundaries.
Over the years, Wax Motif has carved out a reputation as a collaborator across both electronic and hip-hop spaces, with creative ties spanning artists and producers such as Ty Dolla $ign, Ye, and Timbaland. That history of collaboration plays a central role in shaping House of Wax II, a project designed to expand his sonic palette while maintaining the club-focused DNA that defines his sound.
Following the success of his 33-million-stream debut album House of Wax, Wax Motif enters this next phase with a more refined artistic vision. House of Wax II builds on long-standing creative relationships while pushing into more fully realized songwriting, balancing high-impact club records with songs crafted to resonate on a broader scale.
The project ultimately serves as a culmination of Wax Motif’s evolution as both a producer and artist, bringing together a network of collaborators across house, hip-hop, and R&B. With a strong emphasis on songwriting and collaboration, the album positions him within a larger conversation around modern, cross-genre production.
As genre lines continue to blur across dance, hip-hop, and pop, “Bad & U Know It” underscores Wax Motif’s place among a new generation of producers operating without boundaries. As the first glimpse into House of Wax II, the single sets the tone for a project built on collaboration, versatility, and global reach—positioning Wax Motif for one of his most impactful releases to date.
Reflecting on the collaboration, Wax Motif shared:
“People have been asking me forever when Ty and I were finally going to release a record. The funny thing is, we’ve actually been building in that space for years—we even did a whole house project at one point, and one of those early demos ended up becoming the first version of ‘Back To Me’ on Vultures. Going into this album, I knew it was time to finish one of the house records we’d been sitting on and really bring it to life. ‘Bad & U Know It’ felt like the one. It’s got that signature Ty Dolla $ign vocal energy—melodic, soulful, undeniable—but it still hits like a proper club record. It’s always an honor making music with Ty. He’s one of my favorite artists, but he’s also family. This one feels overdue.”
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