The Seattle duo’s idiosyncratic track is as jarring as it is mesmerizing
“Pressure” by Yungster Jack and David Shawty is on the cusp of virality. With its wildly unique and erratic production from Hoodwtch, clever bars, and chopped vocals, the Seattle duo’s single is defined by its unpredictability, feeling more like the musical incarnation of a Windows error pop-up than a rap song. More specifically, Yungster Jack raps as if he is buffering, spitting, “U-U-U-Under pressure (Pressure) / N-N-N-N-Nitemare pack (Packy) I’m smokin’ pressure/ Uh, I-I-I-I’m a bag getter (Baggy).” The track pushes its lyrics to the forefront by utilizing many different forms of vocal effects, distortion, chops, and experimental vocal effects to create it’s chaotic sound. With over 57,000 videos using the song as a sound on TikTok, “Pressure” has the potential to break out of its underground bubble and reach a mainstream audience, given the short-form video sharing app’s ability to launch virtually unknown artists’ careers. Take a listen to “Pressure” by Yungster Jack and David Shawty above.