Fivio Foreign continues his musical transformation with new single ‘You Make Me’

Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign is continuing to explore a new direction in his music, reuniting with Fire Choir for his latest release, ‘You Make Me’. Moving further away from the drill sound that helped establish his career, Fivio has been embracing gospel influences, placing faith, personal growth plus positivity at the centre of his recent material.

The new single follows previous collaborations with Fire Choir, including ‘SOLDIER’ and ‘Chasin’, which the rapper performed alongside the group during Harlem Week earlier this year. ‘You Make Me’ also incorporates elements of Monica’s ‘Gone’, bringing a familiar R&B influence into Fivio’s evolving style.

Speaking during an August interview with 'The Shade Room Live', the rapper opened up about his decision to take a different approach to his artistry, explaining that he wanted to use his platform to celebrate his faith rather than continue making traditional Brooklyn drill music. His change in direction also follows a period of personal reflection, having entered rehabilitation towards the end of last year. Fivio previously revealed that he had maintained his sobriety since January, describing his commitment to presenting a more positive image.

With ‘You Make Me’ adding another chapter to his growing collection of gospel-inspired releases, attention now turns to whether Fivio Foreign will expand this sound into a full-length project.