Duckwrth Releases New Single “Toxic Romantic” Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
The multifaceted artist returns with his Third single off upcoming third studio album All American F*ckboy
Cover art by Ozy Worldy
Following the announcement of his highly anticipated third studio LP All American F*ckBoy, today, genre-defying artist Duckwrth is releasing his newest single “Toxic Romantic.” A bold and unfiltered confessional complimented by an alternative, punk-rock instrumental, the track plunges into the self-destructive cycles of modern love and his reckless pursuit of desire.
Musically delving into his most toxic habits, “Toxic Romantic” marks a pivotal moment in the album’s narrative, peeling back the layers of Duckwrth’s romantic recklessness. Over pulsating production by Two Fresh, his introspective lyricism lays bare his internal battle between self-awareness and indulgence, superego and id.
“I’ve been very aware of the bad habits I perpetuate—like entertaining other women while in a relationship—but that awareness didn’t stop me from being selfish in the past," says Duckwrth about the single’s hedonistic character.
Still from the “Toxic Romantic” music video
The “Toxic Romantic” music video captures a battle between two versions of Duckwrth—the one guided by impulse vs. the one fighting for control. Flashing between chaos and electrifying performance shots, the video blurs the lines between indulgence and restraint, bringing his internal struggle to life.
With All American F*ckBoy, Duckwrth confronts the generational cycles of trauma that have shaped his relationships. The album will serve as both a confession and a reckoning, exploring themes of infidelity, temptation, loss, mental health, and accountability. At its core, it is a tale of recklessness, redemption, and growth—capturing the painful yet powerful struggle toward self-love. It’s Duckwrth’s most personal work to date.
An international touring sensation, Duckwrth has been on hiatus from touring since 2022. He is now making a highly anticipated comeback with his first headline tour in over two years, with details to be announced soon.
Photo credit: Mancy Grant
about duckwrth
Duckwrth is an genre-bending multi-hyphenate artist and designer who has taken the music world by storm with his unique sound and captivating performances. Influenced by artists like Outkast and N.E.R.D., he has successfully carved out his own distinctive style that seamlessly blends Hip-Hop, R&B and Rock to circumvent categorization.
With over 800M+ streams to his name, Duckwrth has built a loyal global following that spans music, fashion, film, and television. He made recent appearances on Apple Music’s The Estelle Show and New Rory & MAL, while earning accolades from BET, Rolling Stone, Notion, Wonderland, CLASH, The Needle Drop, A Book Of and more for his singles “Had Enough” and “Grey Scale”. Duckwrth has also found success in the fashion industry, and has been featured in campaigns for Adidas, Loewe and Camper. This year, he walked in TOMBOGO’s SS25 NYFW show and collaborated with the German jewelry brand Vitaly. In doing so, Duckwrth synthesizes his creative outlets into a singularly influential artistic language.
