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A Review: Ian — “Aw Shit” (2025) Song Release

Paul Jean Paul Jean

October 25, 2025

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Ian, wearing round glasses and a plain white T-shirt, standing against a wooden-paneled background with a calm, neutral expression.
Ian’s latest single, “Aw Shit,” released on October 24, 2025, encapsulates the raw, unfiltered energy that has made the young rapper-producer one of the underground’s most talked-about names. Featured on his new mixtape 2005, the track blends distorted basslines, jittery percussion, and anxious vocal delivery into a chaotic but deliberate soundscape.

Written and produced entirely by ian, “Aw Shit” is part confession, part catharsis. His verses swing between sharp self-awareness and hazy disillusionment, channeling frustration with modern fame, social burnout, and creative exhaustion. There’s humor, too — the kind that masks deeper tension — as he balances irony and sincerity in a way that feels distinctly Gen-Z.

The song’s DIY polish recalls the early SoundCloud generation but carries a cinematic depth that suggests growth beyond his bedroom origins. Echoes of artists like JPEGMAFIA and Kevin Abstract can be heard, yet ian’s approach remains defiantly individual. Early listeners have praised “Aw Shit” for its honesty and grit, calling it his most complete track to date.

As momentum builds across streaming platforms and social media, “Aw Shit” signals a new era for ian — one where his underground identity evolves into something sharper, louder, and ready to break into the mainstream.

Paul Jean

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