How Lil Mosey’s 'Selfish' Signals a Shift from Rap to Pop

Lil Mosey continues his shift from trap to melodic pop-rap with his latest single, Selfish, released independently. The track features Mosey singing in a higher register throughout, not dropping a single bar.

The production, handled by frequent collaborator Royce David, uses layered synth pads and minimalist drum programming, drawing on ‘80s pop influences. The chorus, “I know I’m selfish, but I just want you here,” has found success on TikTok, where the song’s audio has been used in over 28,000 videos since release.

Selfish follows the stylistic direction of his 2024 EP Love U Forever, which debuted at No. 34 on the Billboard 200 and included the single Heartbreak Summer. Mosey’s earlier hits, such as Blueberry Faygo (which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100), were rooted in melodic trap, but recent releases show a clear move toward pop. In a recent Instagram Live, Mosey stated:

“I’m just making what feels real to me now. I want to try new things and not be boxed in.”

Fan response has been mixed; a Reddit thread on r/hiphopheads discussing Selfish received over 1,500 comments, with some longtime listeners expressing disappointment at the lack of rapping, while others praised the song’s catchiness and summer vibe. As of May 19, 2025, Selfish has accumulated 6.2 million streams on Spotify in its first week.

There is no official announcement of a new album, but Mosey has released three singles in 2025, including Selfish, All Night, and Falling Back, so a larger project is possibly in progress.