Fred again.. drops ‘HARDSTYLE 2’ with KETTAMA and Shady Nasty: Listen

Fred again.. continues his whirlwind run of releases with ‘HARDSTYLE 2’, a high-intensity collaboration alongside KETTAMA and Shady Nasty, now available across all major streaming platforms. Following recent singles ‘Facilita’ with Caribou and MC Teteu, ‘Ambery’ with Floating Points, and ‘OK OK’ with Danny Brown, the new track expands his evolving USB002 era — a ten-week global rollout blending live shows and new music across ten cities.

As his latest collaboration unfolds, Fred again.. further showcases his ability to merge hard-edged club rhythms with emotional depth. The production pulses with distorted energy while weaving in haunting vocal textures from Shady Nasty, creating an immersive experience that blurs the lines between rave and raw emotion. Meanwhile, KETTAMA’s signature club-ready grit adds a driving force, making ‘HARDSTYLE 2’ an explosive highlight of the new chapter.

Recently, Fred streamed live on Twitch from Dublin, working with rappers Travy, Reggie, and Elzzz to finish two new tracks, ‘Talk of the Town’ and ‘did it again’, before premiering them at a surprise Button Factory show. This marks the fifth stop in his USB002 world tour, following performances in Lyon and Paris, where he went back-to-back with Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk at the Centre Pompidou.

Each release under the USB002 banner builds on a concept that began in 2022 with ‘Baby Again,’ ‘Rumble,’ and ‘Jungle’, forming a living, ever-evolving digital album that keeps fans connected week after week.

‘HARDSTYLE 2’ is out now. Stream it everywhere here and pre-order USB002 vinyl via Fred’s official store here.