Summer officially has its anthem, and Milwaukee’s own Lonni Monae just dropped it right on cue.

“This Summer” arrives today as a burst of confident, high-energy hip-hop that carries all the swagger we’ve come to expect from one of the 414’s most consistent voices. The track pulses with an uptempo groove that feels tailor-made for windows-down cruising and cookout playlists alike—danceable, brash, and unapologetically vibey.

For those who’ve been following Lonni Monae’s trajectory, this single is the latest marker in a run that’s been building since tracks like “Do Yo Shi” and “Punch Me In” first put her name on the local radar back in 2023. Since then, she’s dropped the five-track Ms. Talkhershi EP, kept the momentum going with singles like “Really Onnat” and “414Princess,” and carved out space as one of Milwaukee hip-hop’s most reliable new names.

On “This Summer,” she sounds sharper than ever—riding the beat with a laid-back intensity, her delivery alternating between playful and pointed. It’s got warmth baked into its bones but still packs enough punch to demand repeat listens.

If your summer playlist has been waiting for a Milwaukee-made centerpiece, here it is.