Philadelphia recording artist Ayanna Ife has teamed with Queens creator Zeddy Will and Brooklyn rapper Jenn Carter for “Strut,” a new single released through Power Moves/Vydia.
Ife, recognized as the first transgender and blind rapper to enter hip-hop, leads the collaboration with a presence that has drawn notice across the industry. Zeddy Will adds a style that has built a wide online following, and Carter delivers the approach that helped define the 41 collective.
The track promotes confidence and self-definition. Before release, the song drew activity on TikTok, where more than 20,000 user-generated videos circulated.
Hot 97’s DJ Drewski, who has supported Zeddy Will and 41 on New York radio, endorsed the record. “One thing I’ll always stand behind is talent, and this collaboration is full of it,” he said. “Yan’s story is powerful, but what really matters is the music. Pairing that with Zeddy Will’s creativity and Jenn Carter’s presence makes ‘Strut’ a standout moment in a time where authenticity wins.”
The release follows a recent nod for Zeddy Will, who was named VEVO’s Artist to Watch for 2026. Carter continues to expand her reach through her work with 41. Ife, from Philadelphia, enters the moment with a direction centered on visibility and inclusion within hip-hop.
