Demur Decks With The “YellowBoy Making Love Music” YellowStraps
The Belgian rapper and artist YellowStraps has been making waves in Belgium’s rap scene lately. After releasing several successful singles and embarking on international tours over the past year, YellowStraps’ latest album, ‘tentacle’, is a significant step forward. The LP features five singles, including ‘notice’ and ‘MERCI’, which showcase YellowStraps’ delicate vocals, razor-sharp flow, and soulful lyricism. The album’s theme centers around the paradox of love, according to YellowStraps, depicting the beauty and struggle of love. The album also features collaborations with fellow rising stars in the underground hip-hop scene, including Roméo Elvis, Swing, Sam Wise, Trooko, and Sofiane Pamart.
YellowStraps has been developing a unique blend of neo-soul for almost a decade, receiving recognition from VICE, Complex, and COLORS. With ‘tentacle’, YellowStraps proves his versatility and genre-hopping abilities, delivering 13 tracks that showcase his talent and that of his peers in the Belgian rap scene. Here’s YellowStraps with some of the music he is currently listening to.
Glimpse Of Us – Joji
This is for me the most beautiful heart-breaking song I’ve heard so far! So emotional and so powerful at the same time!
Big Mike’s – Dijon
I discovered Dijon with this song and its live video and it was perfection for me! I was mind blown by his talent and creativity
Borderline – King Krule
King Krule really changed my vision of music! And this song still one of my favourite song of all time
Heaven And Hell – Kanye West
This is for me one of the best song I’ve heard so far as well! Everything is perfect and the video fits perfectly with the song! That one really inspired me
It’s Been A Little Heavy Lately – Joesef
Joesef is one of the artist I recently discovered and I really love his voice and the way it always perfectly matches his songs
Happen To Me – BENEE
BENEE could easily be my favourite female voice of all time! She’s so pure!
Falafel – Tom Misch
Tom Misch really inspired my brother and I when we started making music and this instrumental still my favourite so far
Jocelyn Flores – XXXTENTACION
This song is perfection for me! There’s everything I love in music! Simplicity, emotions, but hella powerful!
No Idea – Don Toliver
Don Toliver is one my favourite ‘party’ artist! But you can also enjoy his music on a day ride and that’s what I love about him! And of course his voice is insane!!
Switched Up – Oliver Malcolm
This is probably the song that inspired me the most when I was creating my new album! That beat is next level!
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