Loe Shimmy is determined to make 2026 his biggest year yet. As he looks toward the horizon, the Florida rapper is focused on total dominance, aiming to capture the energy of every season with his upcoming project. When he stopped by The FADER offices in mid-June, he made his ambitions clear: “Summertime coming up, it’s time to take that over. We want to take over the fall, winter, summer, all that.”

Following a standout appearance on Drake’s Habibti, Shimmy maintained his momentum with the release of “Body Dangerous.” The track serves as the first offering from his highly anticipated album, Pretty Girlz Run The World. While he describes the project as being more oriented toward his female fanbase, he assures listeners that the record remains packed with the hard-hitting, club-ready anthems that defined his earlier work. His creative process, once defined by sheer volume, has shifted toward a more intentional approach, focusing on intricate song structures and exploring new sonic pockets.

The album’s title was born from a spontaneous moment in the studio last fall. “I had said it in a song before that, and I was telling my boys in the studio, I was telling the engineer, ‘bruh, the tape should be called Pretty Girlz Run The World.’ Dedicate this one to the girls,” Shimmy explains. This theme became the guiding light for his recent recording sessions, particularly those held in Miami, where he challenged himself to collaborate with new producers and experiment with different vibes.

Evolution is at the heart of this project. Compared to Rockstar Junkie, Shimmy notes that the sound is smoother and more melodic. “Different beats got me flowing different. Unlocking new flows,” he says. This dedication to craft extends to his rigorous editing process, where he treats his songs like paintings, constantly refining structures to take them from a seven to a ten. “I got an ear for it for real, and if you keep listening, you’ll see the errors. It’s just the ear, you gotta have that ear for this shit and you gotta love it.”

Beyond the music, Shimmy maintains a specific set of studio essentials to keep his creative energy high. From 1942 for the guests to a steady supply of Skittles and hot tea, he curates a comfort zone that allows him to create without distraction. As he prepares to share Pretty Girlz Run The World with the public, he remains confident that the sheer amount of music he has generated—and subsequently refined—will resonate with fans across the board.