Cheat Codes and Salem Ilese Drop Uplifting Breakup Anthem ‘TYSM’
LA-based trio Cheat Codes have teamed up with rising pop star Salem Ilese for their latest single, TYSM, an irresistibly catchy dance-pop track that turns heartbreak into empowerment. Blending Cheat Codes’ signature euphoric production with Ilese’s witty storytelling and sparkling vocals, the song delivers an uplifting twist on a painful breakup.
Despite its roots in heartbreak, the piano-driven house beats and vibrant melodies transform TYSM into an anthem of resilience, offering listeners hope and strength through life’s challenges. Ilese describes the track as finding gratitude in the clarity that comes after being mistreated in a relationship.
“TYSM is about finding the silver lining of a painful breakup. It’s never easy when someone you love treats you badly, but it does make it slightly easier to start getting over them. When someone gives you a reason to leave them, it might also be a reason to thank them. Though the song is actually about heartbreak, Cheat Codes’ uplifting production makes it feel more empowering than sad. I hope TYSM gives a bit of hope to those who feel like their heart will never heal.” – Salem Ilese.
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Cheat Codes continue their reign as genre-blurring innovators, seamlessly weaving electronic, dance, and pop elements into their sound. With over 6 billion streams to their name and past hits like No Promises featuring Demi Lovato and SEX with Kriss Kross Amsterdam, the trio shows no signs of slowing down.
Salem Ilese, known for her viral hit Mad at Disney, adds her signature Gen Z relatability to the collaboration, solidifying TYSM as a must-listen anthem for fans of heartfelt yet energising pop music.
