Yseult Is Back With “FREAK,” Launching a Full New Jack Swing Revival

Yseult launches her New Jack Swing era with “FREAK,” a Jonathan Steuer‑directed visual packed with 90s Bobby Brown flair and a teaser for her upcoming album.

Music News

March 25, 2026

byAnthony De La Cruz

The French powerhouse returns with a 90s‑charged visual directed by Jonathan Steuer — and the Bobby Browns are battling.

Yseult in the Jonathan Steuer‑directed “FREAK” visual — Courtesy of Yseult YouTube.

Yseult’s new era is here. Her reinvention kicks off with the stellar, high‑voltage first single “FREAK,” a track that marks her boldest stylistic pivot yet.

This highly anticipated return dives straight into the infectious energy of New Jack Swing, but with a sleek, modern twist only Yseult could pull off. The result is a sound that feels nostalgic and futuristic at the same time — a Paris‑meets‑Harlem time warp.

YSEULT • AMAZING FREAK

Dark-pop return, high-drama mood
A bold visual and sonic world built for late-night replay.

Yseult’s energy here feels raw, stylish, and fully in control — the kind of track that hits best when the sound is full and the lights are low.

This is not background music. It is a full mood: sleek, intense, and made to linger.

The official video, directed by Jonathan Steuer, is a full‑blown 90s fever dream — and Yseult didn’t just star in it. She also styled the entire piece and served as its Creative Director. The dancers arrive dressed in early‑90s Bobby Brown realness — the step haircuts, the flair trousers, the swaggering silhouettes. It’s literally the battle of the Bobby Browns, and Yseult commands the center like a general of groove.

“FREAK” also serves as the first taste of her upcoming album, a project she’s teased as her most personal, cinematic, and stylistically fearless body of work to date.

But if you’re new to her orbit, here’s the dossier:

Who is Yseult?

A French‑Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and creative visionary, Yseult has become one of France’s most magnetic modern artists — blending soul, chanson, R&B, and avant‑pop with raw emotional force.

She stunned global audiences during the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony, delivering one of the night’s most talked‑about performances. And INYIM readers will remember her breathtaking duet with Christina Aguilera, performing “Ave Maria” live from the Eiffel Tower — a moment of pure vocal majesty.