Loe Shimmy Lives It Up in the Bahamas in New Video for “Crank Up Da Jet”

Broward County’s rising star Loe Shimmy is taking victory laps — and this time, he’s doing it above the clouds. Fresh off his acclaimed project Rockstar Junkie and the success of his hit single “3am” featuring Don Toliver, Shimmy has dropped a new visual for “Crank Up Da Jet,” a tropical celebration of how far his sound — and his story — have come.

The video, directed with sun-drenched confidence, follows Shimmy as he flies out to the Bahamas, a move that feels both literal and symbolic. His career has been taking off fast — and “Crank Up Da Jet” doubles as both a flex and a reflection. Over an ethereal instrumental laced with swirling electric keys and pounding 808s, Shimmy leans into his signature croaking delivery and effortless melodic triplets, embracing the luxury and freedom his grind has earned him. It’s hypnotic, aspirational, and distinctly South Florida — the sound of someone who’s made it out but hasn’t lost touch with where it started.

The single follows Rockstar Junkie, a 26-track odyssey that cemented Shimmy’s spot as one of Florida’s most consistent and creative voices. Featuring production from local heavyweights like DxnteMadeIt, the project never loses steam, blurring the line between raw emotion and melodic swagger. Its standout, “3am” featuring Don Toliver, became a breakout success with over 21 million Spotify streams and 5 million YouTube views, recently debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 — marking Shimmy’s second chart entry in just two years.

Shimmy’s rise hasn’t gone unnoticed. He was named to XXL’s 2025 Freshman Class and earned critical acclaim from major publications across the board. Pitchfork called his tropical, hazy sound “the gold standard of South Florida rap,” while The FADER highlighted his ability to “bring groovy trap music to a wider audience.” BET dubbed him a force “taking over on his own terms,” and Passion of the Weiss praised his world-building, describing his music as “raps sent through the filters of his shades and the heady fog he’s living in.”

At just 26, Loe Shimmy’s grind has already produced a catalog most artists spend a career chasing. In the past year alone, he dropped Zombieland, Zombieland 2.0 — his first Billboard 200 appearance — and Nardy World, which featured the RIAA Gold-certified “For Me” remix with Brent Faiyaz. Each release has sharpened his mix of pain and melody, building a universe that’s as cinematic as it is relatable.

Now, with Rockstar Junkie still in rotation and the deluxe edition on the way, “Crank Up Da Jet” feels like a well-deserved breather — a chance for Shimmy to soak in the moment before the next flight takes off. For an artist who’s spent years turning struggle into sound, this new era isn’t just about success; it’s about savoring it.

Watch “Crank Up Da Jet” → YouTube
Stream the single → Stream Here
Listen to Rockstar Junkie → Full Project