Hyperpop Grows Up and Gets Gritty: Inside sc0ttryan’s Explosive New Track “Russell”

When scottryan tapped into funeral’s gritty energy over a production from hyperpop innovator Jane Remover, the result was nothing short of explosive. Released June 20,  “Russell” is a compact whirlwind of bravado, repetition, and high-voltage intensity.

Clocking in at just 2:18, “Russell” leaves no room for filler; its mission is simple: hit fast, hit hard, and stay unforgettable. The central hook, “I’m so up like Russell” repeats with hypnotic purpose, embedding itself deep into your psyche. It’s not lazy repetition, it’s pure hypnosis. funeral cuts through the beat with an edgy, rap-forward delivery, giving the track its rebellious backbone. Jane Remover, fresh off of one of the albums of the year, delivers a chaotic yet polished beat that marries digicore, hyperpop glitz, and trap-rap aggression. The layered approach, sharp hi-hats, sudden beat shifts, and glitch accents create a sonic playground where each repetition and bar feels both precise and unpredictable. “Russell” exists at the bleeding edge of what hyperpop can be. It’s not pure bubblegum pop; it’s bravado and swagger toss it firmly toward rap. Yet the melodicism and structural repetition are classic hyperpop tropes. Funeral and scottryan’s chemistry hints at something bigger: this isn’t a one-off glam experiment, it’s the tip of a new creative iceberg.

With scottryan teasing broader projects ahead, “Russell” feels like a decisive declaration: they’re stepping into a new era, louder, stranger, more fearless. If this is where the sonic trajectory is heading, the next release may well redefine expectations. “Russell” isn’t just a banger, it’s a sonic mission statement. It stakes a claim in hyperpop’s next phase by fusing high-energy repetition with rap grit and production that won’t quit. If this is a prelude, whatever hits next is going to be massive.