Storm II

Album: Love & Tears (2026)
Charted: 105
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Songfacts®:

  • "Storm II" is the second half of a two-part single by Gener8ion, the electronic project of French producer Surkin, featuring Swedish rapper Yung Lean. Where "Storm I" leans into rebellion and disorder, "Storm II" channels that same chaotic energy into a euphoric anthem.
  • "Storm II" builds on a grand production with piano, strings, and recurring "Hey!" chants, setting the stage for a story about a relationship reaching its end. Yung Lean's lyrics balance love and affection against the pain of walking away from a toxic connection that was, at least for a while, a lot of fun.

    Yung Lean first broke through in 2013 when the music video for "Ginseng Strip 2002" blew up on YouTube, introducing listeners to his hypnotic, hazy sound and paving the way for both cloud rap and the SoundCloud rap scene that followed.
  • Storm I and Storm II were released together as a dual single on April 24, 2026, ahead of Gener8ion's June album Love & Tears. They were accompanied by a short film directed by Surkin's visual partner Romain Gavras. Set in an all-boys British boarding school in 2034, the film stars Yung Lean and Alexander Hogg as disruptive students. Choreographer Damien Jalet organized 66 dancers for the project, rehearsing for two days and shooting the outdoor dance sequence in eight takes.
  • The visual earned four nominations at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Video of the Year, Best Long Form Video, Best Direction and Best Choreography, but won none. Gener8ion and Yung Lean closed out the September 27, 2026 ceremony with their first live performance of "Storm II," joined on stage by a massive dance troupe.

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