British producer Fred again.. and American rapper Young Thug drop the new collaborative song and video “scared,” produced with Boo & Nate Brazier. Listen, stream, buy the track, mp3 download.
British electronic music producer and songwriter Fred again.. collaborates with American rapper Young Thug on the new single “scared.” The release includes an accompanying music video. The track is co-produced by Fred again.., Boo, and Nate Brazier. It is released under an exclusive license to Warner Music UK Limited, operating through Atlantic Records UK, with the copyright held by Fred again..’s own entity. This partnership marks a significant intersection of electronic and hip-hop genres from two distinct musical spheres.
Fred again.., born Fred Gibson, first gained widespread recognition for his work on the “Actual Life” album series, which blended garage, house, and emotive sample-based production. His rise was accelerated by high-profile co-signs and a viral live performance style that emphasized improvisation and audience connection. Young Thug, born Jeffery Lamar Williams, is a foundational figure in modern Atlanta hip-hop, known for his melodic, avant-garde approach to rap that has influenced a generation of artists. His label, YSL Records, has launched multiple careers, though his own recent history has been impacted by legal proceedings.
The production credits point to a fusion of styles. Fred again..’s signature use of textured, often vocal-heavy samples and driving rhythms will likely form the bed for Young Thug’s idiosyncratic delivery. Collaborators Boo and Nate Brazier add further electronic music expertise. The three-minute length suggests a condensed, focused piece rather than an extended dance track, fitting for a crossover aimed at streaming platforms. The lower-case stylization of the title “scared” aligns with Fred again..’s typical aesthetic.
This collaboration is notable given Young Thug’s limited output during his legal situation. A feature on a track by a producer of Fred again..’s current global stature represents a strategic re-entry into the musical conversation, reaching an audience that may extend beyond core hip-hop listeners. For Fred again.., working with an icon like Young Thug adds a layer of hip-hop credibility and expands his artistic range following collaborations primarily within pop and dance music.
The release through Warner Music UK and Atlantic Records UK provides a major label apparatus for international promotion. The simultaneous release of a music video is essential, offering a visual narrative that can drive streams and social media shares. This track will be analyzed for its sonic blend and as a marker of Young Thug’s ongoing artistic activity. Its performance will indicate the market’s appetite for this unexpected genre fusion.
Fred again.., Young Thug – scared
Produced by Fred again.., Boo & Nate Brazier
January 23, 2026
1 song, 3 minutes
Under exclusive licence to Warner Music UK Limited. An Atlantic Records UK., ℗ 2026 Fred Gibson
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