Milwaukee’s underground rap scene has been quietly turning up the heat, and 45Sleepy just tossed another log on the fire. The rising Wisconsin artist is back with “Flamethrower,” a bass-forward new single that continues his run of raw, no-frills street records — this time paired with a cinematic visual courtesy of RayShotItProductions.

If you’ve been keeping an eye on Milwaukee’s hip-hop pipeline, 45Sleepy’s name should already ring a bell. Following recent releases like “Kanyeezy” and features on projects such as Topside, Vol. 1, he’s steadily built a reputation for lean, hard-hitting records that lean into the gritty side of the city’s sound. “Flamethrower” fits comfortably into that lane — heavy low-end, unfiltered delivery, and the kind of confident swagger that separates a scene player from a passing trend.

Behind the lens, RayShotItProductions once again proves why he’s become a go-to visual architect for Milwaukee rap. The video for “Flamethrower” leans into moody lighting, tight framing, and street-level cinematography that lets 45Sleepy’s presence do most of the talking. It’s the kind of pairing — artist and director locked in on the same wavelength — that Milwaukee’s indie scene has been quietly perfecting while bigger markets look the other way.

For fans who’ve been sleeping on the 414 (pun very much intended), consider “Flamethrower” an official wake-up call. Press play, turn the subs up, and see why 45Sleepy is one of the names Milwaukee heads keep circling back to.

Watch “Flamethrower” below and add it to your rotation.