Wax has always thrived in the in-between spaces. Equal parts sharp wit, self-awareness, and left-field honesty, his music tends to land hardest when it slows down long enough to take stock. “Patience,” his new single with longtime collaborator DJ Hoppa, leans fully into that instinct. Featuring Watsky and Krysta Youngs, the track is a thoughtful, melody-driven turn that values clarity over punchlines.
The song is the second release from Highway Hotel, Wax and DJ Hoppa’s upcoming joint album due June 5 via Ineffable Records. Built on warm, restrained production, “Patience” gives each voice space to breathe. Wax’s delivery is measured and conversational, Watsky brings a familiar emotional directness, and Krysta Youngs anchors the track with a hook that feels reflective rather than anthemic.
Highway Hotel shapes up as one of Wax’s most collaborative projects to date. In addition to Watsky and Youngs, the album features appearances from Little Stranger, G. Love, Jarren Benton, K.A.A.N., ¡MAYDAY!, and Demrick, pointing to a record that blurs the line between alternative hip hop, funk, and singer-songwriter territory.
The release follows a strong live run for Wax and DJ Hoppa, who wrapped a 27-date headlining tour across the US and Canada late last year. That road-tested chemistry carries into “Patience,” which feels less like a standalone single and more like a mission statement. It is a song about slowing down without losing momentum, and about choosing intention over noise.
