"Crank" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American singer and songwriter Slayyyter. It was released on October 24, 2025 as the third single from her third studio album, Worst Girl in America (2026). The song became a sleeper hit and went viral on TikTok in a trend where people mouthed "Crank it!" after receiving their diploma.[1]
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| Single by Slayyyter | ||||
| from the album Worst Girl in America | ||||
| Released | October 24, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 2:55 | |||
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Background and development
editSlayyyter said in a press release, "In pop and dance music I feel like there is an expectation for songs to have soaring vocal melodies or really pin pointed lyrical concepts. While making this record it felt very freeing to scream about nonsense with distortion on the mic".[2]
Reception
editThe song received positive reviews from critics. UCSD Guardian called the song, "pure energy, featuring her usual electronic beats, loud moaning, and the sexy, feminine energy reminiscent of her earlier work".[3]
Live performances
editThe song was performed live during her appearance at Coachella 2026, with the performance later going viral online after the audience screamed the chorus "so loud it felt like the room was shaking".[4] At her performance during the 2026 Governors Ball Music Festival, the song prompted a similar reaction. According to Atwood Magazine, "As soon as the first notes started, people started screeching. There were mini-mosh pits with fans absolutely losing their minds for the chorus".[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Dance/Pop Songs (Billboard)[6] | 12 |
References
edit- ↑ "Slayyyter Hits the $trato$phere". Vulture. May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "SLAYYYTER UNLEASHES "CRANK": A CHAOTIC, CVNTY MASTERPIECE". xo diva d. October 24, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ Than, Thi (February 2, 2026). "A&E's Weekly Song Pick: 'CRANK' — Slayyyter". UCSD Guardian. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ Panganiban, Madelaine (April 14, 2026). "Slayyyter's Coachella 2026 Set Goes Viral—Here's Everything to Know". Music Times. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Dzurillay, Julia (June 11, 2026). "LIVE REVIEW: SLAYYYTER CRANKS GOVERNORS BALL INTO A CAMPY, GAG-WORTHY POP FRENZY". Music Times. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Hot Dance/Pop Songs: Week of April 25, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2026.