OMB Peezy Drops "Save Your Life" Single September 4

OMB Peezy released the single "Save Your Life" on September 4, 2026, along with a music video. The track is the lead single from his forthcoming album Save Yourself, due out later in 2026 via Audible Treats.

The song interpolates "How To Save a Life" by The Fray, the 2005 rock ballad that has remained a reference point in pop culture for conversations around mental health and loss. Peezy's version carries that emotional weight into a rap context, building what the release describes as a "rap ballad" framing. The single arrives at the start of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September.

The music video follows the story of a car crash victim. The visual was shared with press ahead of the September 4 release date. No director credit was included in the release materials.

What "Save Your Life" Is About and Where It Fits in OMB Peezy's Catalog

OMB Peezy is a rapper from Mobile, Alabama who built his name in the Bay Area rap scene. His sound draws from both Southern and West Coast traditions, a combination that critics have noted across several releases. The New York Times described him as "tough but melodic, with a youthfully urgent voice and production that's indebted to Louisiana and California." Pitchfork called him "a true original."

His earlier projects, including Preacher to the Streets (2017) and Loyalty Before Royalty (2018), established him as a consistent independent voice. He has released music under Mozzy Records and through Bread Winners' Association in the past. The release materials for Save Yourself do not specify a label home beyond the Audible Treats PR representation.

"Save Your Life" marks a shift in tone from some of his harder street material. According to the release, the Save Yourself album focuses on self-preservation, personal growth, and what it means to put yourself first. The release frames the project as a personal evolution rather than a stylistic reinvention.

No producer credit for "Save Your Life" was included in the press materials. No tracklist or feature announcements for Save Yourself have been shared yet.

When Save Yourself Drops and How to Stream "Save Your Life"

Save Yourself does not have a confirmed release date beyond "later this year" (2026). OMB Peezy's team has not announced any accompanying tour dates or live performances connected to this rollout at the time of publication.

"Save Your Life" is available now on Spotify and major streaming platforms. The music video is live on YouTube. You can find OMB Peezy on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, SoundCloud, and YouTube under his name.

Peezy is also available for interviews through publicist Francesca Collado at Audible Treats.

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