SUNSHINE BENZI RETURNS WITH HARD-HITTING NEW SINGLE “BARRACUDA”

FADED4U September 29, 2026

SUNSHINE BENZI RETURNS WITH HARD-HITTING NEW SINGLE “BARRACUDA”

SUNSHINE BENZI touches down right as the 2026 NFL season kicks off, delivering her explosive new track, “BARRACUDA.” Driven by a head-nodding beat, the Pontiac, IL, rapper launches into a breakneck flow punctuated by one quotable bar after another. Listen HERE.

Out now via Island Records, “BARRACUDA” adds depth to SUNSHINE’s growing discography. Anchored by razor-sharp punchlines and memorable flexes, the hypnotic track highlights her rising profile as a standout talent from the Midwest. The new single is accompanied by an official music video, directed by Dak.

The new track arrives hot on the heels of SUNSHINE’s meteoric rise throughout 2026, which saw her viral freestyle, “TRUMP THE BILL,” quickly position itself as an early contender for It-girl anthem of the year. The song soundtracked the post of Charli xcx’s TikTok video, and the hype further translated into real-world success: with pop-up shows and appearances in New York during NYFW, and a brand partnership with Coach.

SUNSHINE parlayed that momentum into a busy stretch of releases including her basketball-themed anthem, “SCOTTIE PIPPEN,” and June’s double single “WAKO / EASTSIDE.” The rising rapstress also celebrated major milestones this summer, following her festival debut at Lollapalooza 2026 and her standout set at All Points East.

Dubbed by The FADER as a “student of rap,” SUNSHINE openly credits female rap trailblazers and draws inspiration from the classic era of early-2000s New York mixtape culture. With no signs of slowing down, she continues to prove that momentum surrounding her is only growing, further solidifying her presence as one of the most exciting new voices in rap.