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Known for fusing house music with hip-hop swagger, Wax Motif has spent the last decade carving out one of the most recognizable sounds in dance music.
Now, with his sophomore album House of Wax II, he pushes that vision even further, delivering a project that feels bigger, more refined, and more globally connected than anything he’s put out before.
Released today, May 8, House of Wax II arrives alongside a 20-date North American headline tour and showcases Wax Motif’s ability to move between house, R&B, hip-hop, Brazilian funk, and Latin influences without losing the groove-driven identity that made him a staple in club culture to begin with.
House of Wax II balances club energy with global influence
From the opening moments of You Forget featuring MAETA, the album immediately establishes a more melodic and emotionally layered direction. The record leans into warm vocals and understated atmosphere before transitioning into heavier club-focused cuts like Touch It and Got Your Money, both carrying the punchy drums and infectious bounce that have long defined Wax Motif’s production style.
Rather than forcing genre crossovers for the sake of experimentation, House of Wax II feels intentional in the way it blends different sounds together. From the Brazilian funk influences of Bota featuring MC Lan to the hip-hop-driven energy of Run It Up with 24hrs & Juos, Wax Motif keeps the energy flowing from front to back, delivering an electrifying, dance-fueled experience.
Wax Motif leans into collaboration without losing his identity
One of the album’s biggest strengths is how naturally the featured artists fit into Wax Motif’s world. Whether it’s Ty Dolla $ign bringing smooth late-night energy to Bad & U Know It or Jozzy delivering commanding vocals on What U Want, the collaborations never overpower the production itself.
Electronic influences are also equally present across the album. From Sync Button, with DJ Jazzy Jeff, to Sun Goes Down, with ZHU and Camden Cox, and Girl On Girl with Sarah De Warren, the album not only highlights Wax Motif’s boundary-pushing sound but stands as a testament to his versatility.
House of Wax II marks a larger evolution for Wax Motif
As a follow-up to House of Wax, his critically acclaimed debut released in 2022, the album sees Wax Motif fully realize his artistic vision. While House of Wax II still hits with the dancefloor energy fans have grown accustomed to, Wax Motif pushes his sound far beyond traditional club records, further cementing his status as one of the most innovative and versatile producers in dance music.
