The official release of "" on October 21, 2022, solidified a viral internet sensation into a formal collaboration between Post Malone , 1990s R&B icon Mark Morrison , and Canadian producer Sickick . Origin and Viral Success
: Some listeners on Reddit felt the remix felt "rushed" or "forced" compared to the high-quality production of Malone's solo work, with some preferring the original version of "Cooped Up". Check out the official audio for this viral mashup here: Post Malone Cooped Up Return Of The Mack
: It seamlessly layers Malone's modern R&B-pop style with the nostalgic "new-jack swing" and new wave R&B elements of Morrison's original anthem. The official release of "" on October 21,