A promising wordsmith and UK Hip Hop lyricist, South Londoner YJ is already grabbing 2016 by the horns, having already released a tribute to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and his New Years warm up ‘2016’, the new four-track EP “No Fucks Given’ continues to establish YJ as a force to be reckoned with in the UK Hip Hop scene, featuring the second instalment to ‘2016’ and a feature from guest vocalist Jermaine Riley. The Intro to the EP features guest artist Slic Vic with YJ rhyming over a production with a soft, piano-led melody, a beat that fuses Hip Hop and Jazz. YJ is all about positivity, expressing his determination to reach his dreams and goals. ‘2016 Pt. II ‘ is a more harder track, on which YJ raps on a trap beat, as he commits murder on the track of all that ain’t on his level. YJ juggles the flow and his delivery is raw and ferocious. ‘Your Interlude’ is a fusion of Hip Hop and R&B, as Jermaine Riley provides soulful vocals doused in emotion. Jermaine gives the first half of the song the light approach, with YJ hitting you with a hardened rap verse, exploring the distance between him and his ex who is with someone else. The final track on the EP is called ‘Tired’, on which YJ raps on a thumping, rhythmic beat which is kind of fitting of the lyrics, in which he rhymes about feeling tired how his life may have been going previously, seeking solace in times of distress and desperation.
YJ has displayed his blend of authentic Hip Hop, Neo-Soul and gritty born UK sounds on the EP, a raw, grittiness to some yet kicking lyrical philosophy too. Having opened for the likes of Bow Wow, Mario, Method Man and Redman, YJ seems to have learnt from the best in the game. His authenticity and approach to music is paying dividends as his fan base grows and he is supported by the likes of SBTV, MTV, Earmilk and BBC 1Xtra’s DJ Target and DJ Semtex. YJ has also collaborated with some of the UK’s greats in the past, including Suli Breaks, Victor Taiwo and Raheem Bakare. There is no doubt then that YJ is one to watch in 2016, so watch this space! Leave your feedback in the comments section below . . .

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