The Boy Who Cried Terrified (stylised as The Boy who cried Terrified .) is an extended play (EP) by the English rapper, Fakemink, released under EtnaVeraVela. It was released on his birthday, 29 January 2026, as a bridge between his 2026 album, titled Terrified. It is a seven-track EP that features production from Burial, Cranes, Liv, Moustafax2, Wraith9, and Fakemink himself.
Background and release Fakemink first rose to fame with the release of his 2023 album London's Saviour, and following his rise to stardom, he continued to maintain his fame with single releases such as "Easter Pink", "Makka", and "Givenchy".
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Fakemink reflected on his production style and whether he suffers from impostor syndrome. He shared that he wants to prove he can craft an "amazing self-produced album from scratch," citing Kanye West's performance of "They Say" as a major inspiration. Fakemink noted that seeing the performance "changed" him and pushed him to create his own beats.
Critical reception
The Boy Who Cried Terrified received generally positive reviews from music critics.
Track listing
Notes "FML" is stylised in lowercase. All tracks are stylised with a space followed by a full stop. For example, "Blow the Speaker" is stylised as "Blow the Speaker ."
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