2AM Ricky returns with unapologetic flair on his latest single “TDLR,” a genre-blurring, bass-heavy celebration of Southern Black joy. The track, produced by ClayCo Beats, channels the electric spirit of Freaknik-era Atlanta with a club-ready bounce that fuses house, hip-hop, and nostalgia into one commanding package.
Ricky’s lyrical approach is minimal yet magnetic: “Hands up, both knees, legs bent, slow sleep… left, right, put it in a lean.” With its built-in choreography and hypnotic beat, “TDLR” feels like a summer block party in motion. It’s not about overthinking—it’s about feeling.
Beyond the dance floor, Ricky’s artistry continues to shift culture. As the first Black trans man to chart on iTunes and a vocal advocate for queer BIPOC artists, he’s built a career rooted in authenticity and empowerment. “TDLR” might be playful on the surface, but it’s backed by real-world firepower—from sync placements and GRAMMY® nods to his World Pride main stage appearance and founding of M.O.V.E., a platform for underrepresented creatives.
With his debut album Don’t Forget to Call on the horizon, “TDLR” cements 2AM Ricky as one of today’s most visionary and vital voices, proof that joy, movement, and music are forms of resistance, healing, and celebration all at once.