Yeat has delivered a surprise EP titled Dangerous Summer, released August 1, 2025. With 11 tracks spanning just over 33 minutes, the project is a bold, cinematic burst of rage-rap energy and experimental flair. Shot by Harmony Korine with design by EDGLRD, the cover art sets the tone—tinged with surreal, reptilian imagery that underscores Yeat’s flair for the off-kilter.

Features That Switch the Mood

Guest appearances punctuate the EP with unexpected contrasts. SahBabii turns up the bounce on “M.F.U.,” Don Toliver brings melodic charm to “2TONE,” and FKA twigs lends ethereal texture to the haunting “Fly Nitë.” Meanwhile, NGeeYL joins the ride on “Oh I Did,” and producer-mysterioso Bnyx gets a vocal feature on the lead single “I’M YEAT,” creating a tone-shifting experience across the tracks.

Sound Design: Chaotic Control

From techno-tinged synths and Mad-Max stadium production to crazed cadence and vocal acrobatics, Dangerous Summer is all about sonic fingerprints. Yeat is using his voice as an instrument—twisting inflections, octave jumps, and aggressive clarity to dominate each beat. His approach here feels like bounce refined into a signature boldness.

Reception Rides a Mixed Wave

Critics and fans have embraced the EP’s energy. TheNeedleDrop hailed it as a return to adventurous form and praised its intensity, while Arcade Futures flagged the lack of depth as a thematic shortcoming. Commercially, Dangerous Summer debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200—Yeat’s sixth straight Top Ten—demonstrating that his wild ride still packs mainstream punch.

Final Take

With Dangerous Summer, Yeat proves he’s not just following trends—he’s remixing them into something uniquely his. The EP may sit atop the shadow of a forthcoming album (A Dangerous Lyfe), but this summer, he’s already made the moment his own—territory-born sound, surreal visuals, and features that amplify the chaos.