EsDeeKid Releases New Single “Omens” Following Successful 2025 and Tour Dates
EsDeeKid has released a new single, “Omens,” continuing the momentum from a breakout 2025 and a busy touring schedule. The track showcases the Liverpool artist’s distinctive style,characterized by drawn-out vowel sounds and a playful lyrical approach.
EsDeeKid’s delivery in “Omens” is marked by elongated “O” sounds, blending with his regional accent to create a powerful, almost declamatory musicality. lyrically, he incorporates a tongue-in-cheek sensibility, exemplified by lines referencing historical and cultural touchstones, such as declaring, “We’re takin’ it all, we’re the Romans,” and referencing a “Rebel economy.”
The release of “Omens” follows a highly successful period for both EsDeeKid and the UK rap scene.2025 saw a surge in popularity for UK rap,with EsDeeKid’s album Rebel becoming one of the year’s biggest releases. The single “4Raws” from Rebel gained further traction with a remix by Timothée Chalamet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57C13H0BnnU). Though, a subsequent unauthorized remix by The Chainsmokers drew criticism from EsDeeKid (https://djmag.com/news/esdeekid-slams-chainsmokers-unauthorized-remix-of-4-raws/).
Prior to “Omens,” EsDeeKid released the Halloween single “Century,” produced by Cppo and Panafriqana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StwmlDe6vE4). He is currently on a U.S. tour, with upcoming performances in New York City this weekend and Los Angeles next week. EsDeeKid is also slated to perform at Rolling Loud Orlando in May 2026 (https://www.thefader.com/2026/01/07/rolling-loud-2026-orlando-announce-lineup).