do it afraid is the sixth studio album by Brooklyn artist yaya bey, released on June 20, 2025, through drink sum wtr. The 18-track collection features the singles “dream girl” and “wake up b*tch,” and includes notable songs like “end of the world” (feat. Nigel Hall & Butcher Brown), “spin cycle,” and “merlot and grigio” (feat. Father Philis). The album spans a wide range of styles—from rap and acid jazz to soca and trip-dub—with critics noting its blend of joy and introspection. Treble described it as “a Rosetta Stone of Black‑coded musics,” while The Line of Best Fit praised its “slinky melodies, dreamy timbres, and casual yet enticing vocals.” yaya bey said of the album’s theme: “I wrote this album from the most vulnerable parts of me… It takes real courage to dance in the face of the inevitable.” The album features collaborations with BADBADNOTGOOD, Exaktly, Butcher Brown, Rahrah Gabor, Nigel Hall, and Father Philis. do it afraid has been widely praised as a fearless celebration of joy, vulnerability, and self-determination. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.