Yung Lean Plays a Fallen Hero in "Babyface Maniacs" Visual

The second single lifted from his upcoming ‘Jonatan.’

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A few weeks off his performance at Stockholm’s Avicii Arena earlier in the month, Yung Lean has unearthed the second official single from his upcoming project Jonatan. Due out on May 2, Lean’s imminent studio album is set to feature last month’s “Forever Yung,” as well as today’s new offering – a less upbeat and more existential one entitled “Babyface Maniacs.”

The expansive and abstract “Babyface Maniacs” shines a light on the other side of Lean’s artistry, as “Forever Yung” kicked things off on a more high-octane note.

“I’m on the run, on the run from everyone (I’m on the run) / We’re on the run, come on and grab your gun, let’s have some fun,” Lean delivers on the chorus of the cut – which also arrives with yet another captivating official music video.

Directed by frequent collaborator Leo Siboni, the “Babyface Maniacs” visual portrays Lean as a fallen hero, as he navigates a dystopian landscape in a color-blocked tracksuit whilst being continually shot at with arrows.

Lean also recently revealed his international tour plans, kicking off in early October and lasting through the end of November. Find the full list of dates below.

October 4 – Detroit, MI – Russell Industrial Center
October 7 – Chicago, IL – Fairgrounds at Salt Shed
October 9 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
October 11 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
October 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
October 15 – Brooklyn, NY – The Brooklyn Mirage
October 16 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues Boston
October 18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
October 19 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
October 20 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY

November 9 – Prague, CZ – Forum Karlin
November 10 – Vienna, AT – Gasometer
November 12 – Berlin, DE – Uber Eats Music Hall
November 13 – Warsaw, PL – COS Torwar Hall
November 15 – Milan, IT – Fabrique Milano
November 17 – Barcelona, ES – Hivernacle
November 19 – Tilburg, NL – 013 Poppodium
November 20 – Offenbach am Main, DE – Stadthalle Offenbach
November 22 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
November 24 – Paris, FR – Zénith Paris – La Villette
November 26 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

Stream “Babyface Maniacs” – out on all streaming platforms now – and stay tuned to Hypebeast for more details on Jonatan ahead of its release on Friday, May 2.

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