Platinum-selling Alabama rapper Rylo Rodriguez is continuing one of the biggest weeks of his career with the release of his new album, S.K.A.T.E. (Silence Keeps All Targets Exposed), alongside the official music video for “Eliza (Bless Me Up).” The new visual arrives as the project holds the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s All-Genre Albums chart, further cementing Rylo’s status as one of Southern rap’s defining voices.
Released via Glass Window Entertainment/Motown Records, S.K.A.T.E. is a 23-track project that expands on the emotionally honest storytelling and melodic street rap that have become Rylo Rodriguez’s signature. Built around themes of loyalty, silence, betrayal, and survival, the album finds the Alabama native delivering one of the most focused releases of his career.
The album’s title, Silence Keeps All Targets Exposed, reflects a philosophy that guides both Rylo’s personal life and artistic vision. Rather than revealing every move, the project embraces the idea that remaining silent often exposes the intentions of everyone else. That concept threads throughout the album, giving its reflective moments as much weight as its harder-hitting street records.
Leading the release is “Neighborhood Starz,” featuring fellow rap heavyweights Lil Baby and Kevin Gates, while additional guest appearances from Veeze, NoCap, and YTB Fatt further strengthen an already stacked tracklist. Production comes from an accomplished lineup including Zaytoven, JayRich, BassKid, Al Geno, and several longtime collaborators who help create a polished but emotionally grounded sound.
One of the project’s biggest moments comes with the long-awaited official release of “Endless Cups,” a fan favorite that circulated online throughout 2025 before finally landing on streaming platforms as part of S.K.A.T.E.
Rylo is also expanding the album’s visual world with the release of the official video for “Eliza (Bless Me Up),” directed by Rick Nyce and produced by Lestyn Park through IMAGE CONTROL STUDIOS / GSF.
Rather than relying on elaborate storytelling, the video mirrors the song’s introspective mood through understated cinematography. Opening at a skatepark before shifting into nighttime scenes throughout Atlanta, the visual follows Rylo through everyday moments that reinforce the authenticity and quiet confidence that have become hallmarks of his music.
The momentum surrounding S.K.A.T.E. has extended well beyond a successful release week.
The project currently sits at No. 1 on Apple Music’s All-Genre Albums chart, while simultaneously debuting at No. 7 on Spotify’s Global Top Albums and No. 5 on Spotify’s U.S. Top Albums rankings. The album has also generated remarkable streaming traction, with eight songs simultaneously appearing inside Apple Music’s Top 100.
Leading that charge is “Neighborhood Starz,” while fan favorites including “Low Top Vanz,” “Stir,” “CBFW,” “Promises,” “Idols R’ Us,” “Endless Cups,” and “Kount Ya Hat” continue climbing the platform’s charts, highlighting the depth of a project listeners are embracing from beginning to end.
The release follows another milestone for Rylo Rodriguez. This year marks the three-year anniversary of his breakthrough project, Been One, which recently received a wave of new RIAA certifications. The project itself earned Gold certification, while “Thang For You” featuring NoCap reached Platinum status. Additional Gold certifications for “End of the Road,” “Equal Dirt,” “Set Me Free,” “Unfuckwitable,” and “Walk” underscore the staying power of the catalog that first established Rylo as one of rap’s most compelling storytellers.
Since Been One, Rylo has continued building an impressive résumé through collaborations with many of hip-hop’s biggest names, including Lil Baby, 42 Dugg, Rod Wave, LUCKI, Rio Da Young OG, Veeze, and Yung Wolf, while appearing on Lil Baby’s Billboard 200 No. 1 album WHAM.
With S.K.A.T.E. already dominating streaming platforms and “Eliza (Bless Me Up)” adding another visual chapter to the project, Rylo Rodriguez continues to prove that his blend of melodic honesty and street storytelling resonates far beyond the South. The album represents both another commercial breakthrough and a creative statement from an artist who continues to evolve while staying rooted in the experiences that made his music stand out in the first place.
Featured image credit: Rylo Rodriguez
