Lil Mosey – Selfish

Lil Mosey has already put out a couple of singles scheduled for 2025, but none are as lively or sentimental as his recent song “Selfish.” The “By Yourself” rapper fully commits to his pop-influenced style on this track, and captures the emotional longing for someone’s love in his lyrics.

The percussion in this instance is comprised of a straightforward kick and snare pattern with minimal additional elements. In terms of melody, the sound is complemented by ’80s-style synthesizers that subtly pierce through the background, accompanied by numerous other atmospheric sound pads. There is limited verse work and traditional bars in this piece. On this track, the Seattle rapper and vocalist opted to venture into a higher vocal range and limit himself to simple and direct melodies.

There is speculation that Mosey will release another album in the near future, considering the latest singles that have been released. His last effort we discussed was the 2024 Love U Forever EP, which he self-released. This introduced a slightly new direction, which appears to be the current trajectory. Not all fans are fully behind the idea, so it will be interesting to see what other developments occur in the future.

It appears this blend of pop and melodic rap will become the core foundation going forward. Ultimately, Lil Mosey has a song titled “Thug Popstar.”

Taking this into consideration, we’ll observe how the Certified Hitmaker chooses to follow up “Selfish”. He may continue to perform within this genre or be more inclined towards the hip-hop aspect of pop rap, as heard in his “Blueberry Faygo” single. In any case, this new song has a great atmosphere that’s perfect for lowering your car windows.