Daniel Cantu | August 27th, 2025
Back in 2017 when I was hard-core music producing for rappers and singers around the US and mainly the Chicagoland area, I used to network a lot with producers and beatmakers. One name that always stood out to me was Jordon Manswell — one of the dopest producers I’ve ever heard and had the privilege of speaking with. One day, I saw him retweet a new artist he was working with. Not too long after, I noticed Grammy award-winning producer Jordan Evans (Drake, Eminem, Daniel Caesar) posting about the same artist, saying he helped produce her debut EP. The artist? A 17-year-old singer named Majo.
Naturally, my curiosity kicked in. If both of these heavy-hitting producers were pushing her project online, I had to hear it. What I discovered was a young, talented artist who had already earned the kind of cosigns most artists can only dream about. Her debut EP, Sideline 4, felt like a bold first step — confident yet vulnerable, with lyrics that carried an emotional weight far beyond her years.
Since then, she’s evolved. She no longer goes by Majo, but instead uses the name sickoftheinternet across her platforms. I had the chance to ask her directly about that switch in a DM exchange on Instagram. Her response stuck with me: “I want to be a concept over just the name of a person.” That line alone shows you the way she thinks about her artistry. It’s not just about making music — it’s about shaping an identity, a world, an idea that grows with each release.
Of all her music, the track that grabbed me the most is “Honey.” To me, it perfectly captures what makes her stand out — the smooth, intoxicating vibe, the layered production, and her ability to make a song feel both intimate and cinematic at the same time. It’s the type of track that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen.
I’ve been listening since 2018 since ‘Sideline 4’ dropped and have always looked forward to a new release anytime I’ve seen her drop. Not only can you tell that she’s very focused on the sound of her music, but she has created these very warm and captivating visuals that only enhances the experience while listening to her music.
And that’s exactly why sickoftheinternet is an artist to watch in 2025. She’s not chasing trends or clout — she’s building her own lane with a distinct sound and vision. With a strong foundation already laid through her early collaborations and a clear sense of identity, she feels like one of those rare artists you catch on the rise, before the rest of the world catches up.
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