Yaeji Drops "ddr" on XL Records
The solo single from Yaeji arrives alongside a Dance Dance Revolution release party at Paragon in Brooklyn.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Dance and Electronic
Yaeji has released the solo single "ddr" on XL, with the title standing for Dance Dance Revolution. The track was co-produced by Yaeji with Enayet and K Wata.
Why it matters
The release marks Yaeji's first solo single after roughly a year of collaborations, including "booboo2" and two tracks with Balming Tiger. It signals a return to solo output for one of New York's prominent electronic artists.
The release party runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Paragon. Yaeji's last releases before "ddr" were two tracks with Balming Tiger roughly a year earlier.
The players
Yaeji
Yaeji is a New York-based electronic music producer and DJ known for blending underground club sounds with bilingual vocals.
XL Recordings
XL Recordings is a British independent record label home to a roster of electronic and alternative artists.
The details
"ddr" features a drum pattern directly inspired by Chicago footwork and a music video directed by Giseong Jun, in which Yaeji follows a stranger from the subway to an underground Dance Dance Revolution party. The Friday party at Paragon will feature DJ sets from Yaeji, DJ Swisha, OSSX, Lil C, and DJ Noir.
Timeline
Roughly one year before publication: Yaeji released "booboo2" and two tracks with Balming Tiger.
November 2, 2026: "ddr" was released and this article published.
This Friday: Dance Dance Revolution release party at Paragon in Brooklyn, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Roadmap
"ddr" carries the rhythmic lineage of Chicago footwork into New York's underground electronic scene. The track places a Chicago-rooted drum pattern alongside co-production from New York figures Enayet and K Wata.
New York audiences can hear "ddr" live this Friday at the Paragon release party, which runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. and features DJ sets from Yaeji, DJ Swisha, OSSX, Lil C, and DJ Noir. The party is in Brooklyn, making it accessible to local club-goers.
The takeaway
Yaeji's return to solo work after a year of collaborations shows how the Chicago footwork tradition continues to shape New York electronic music. Readers interested in the scene can attend this Friday's Brooklyn release party to hear the track live.
What happens next
The Dance Dance Revolution release party takes place this Friday at Paragon in Brooklyn from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Further reading
For more on the city's scene, explore Dance and Electronic coverage from New York City.
