Sydny August Reclaims Her Power on New Single “Spin the Block”
WORDS BY: ANDRES NELSO
Available Everywhere Saturday, May 24, 2025
Chicago’s own Sydny August returns with a bold and unapologetic new single, “Spin the Block”, dropping Friday, May 24th. Known for blending soul-drenched vocals with rich emotional storytelling, Sydny’s latest offering delivers a confident and reflective anthem centered on closure, self-worth, and moving forward on your own terms.
Built on moody synths and hypnotic production, Spin the Block is part ballad, part warning—and all truth. It finds Sydny tapping into a place of inner strength, refusing to revisit past pain unless it’s on her own terms.
“I’m not here to prove myself to people who already had the chance,” Sydny says.
“‘Spin the Block’ is about knowing your worth and making peace with the past on your own terms. It’s about closure, not chaos.”
Born and raised on Chicago’s North Side, Sydny first broke onto the scene in 2016, carving out a unique space with a series of indie EPs and her 2020 debut Miss August. With over 2 million streams on her 2021 breakout “How Does It Feel?”, she’s proven herself as one of contemporary R&B’s most compelling voices—vulnerable, assured, and endlessly evolving.
Spin the Block comes at a pivotal moment in Sydny’s career, continuing her catalog of diary-like records that explore heartbreak, healing, and identity. It’s a clear signal that Sydny’s next chapter is both emotionally grounded and creatively expansive.
Whether it’s through visuals, lyrics, or live performance, Sydny August moves with intention—and this release is no exception.
“Spin the Block” drops Friday, May 24 on all major streaming platforms.