In a time when rap’s authenticity is always up for debate, YUNG MAS sounds like he was born for this. He delivers sharp, intelligent flows that take listeners on haunting journeys they won’t soon forget. A true wordsmith, he balances raw grit with intricate bars, reminding people what makes the genre so powerful.
YUNG MAS has no interest in fitting in; he’s here to carve out his own space. This Greek-Canadian rapper, engineer, and creative force has just dropped “1997,” a 13-track, no-skips project that feels determined to make its own rules.
He made it himself. He engineered it himself. He directed the vision himself. “1997” is a call to arms for any creator who has been told to get in line. MAS sidesteps the industry games, delivering his work directly to the people with bars that cut deep and an energy that can’t be faked.
The album pulls you in immediately with the hypnotic opener “4_you.4_me.4_us. (plug called pt. 3)” and builds into the chaotic confidence of “DONTPLAY.mp3”. The track “gotham” is like a thriller set to a beat, dark and pulsing with city energy. On “shut up”, MAS goes full throttle, swinging at his doubters with venom in his voice and truth in his lyrics.
Then there’s “MURDA’KEY (PT.2),” a glitchy, menacing dive into his own mind. Every beat feels handcrafted, and every lyric sounds like a diary page set on fire. It’s personal and precise. This is YUNG MAS at his most potent.
“IV3B33N” slows the tempo without losing its edge, offering a warped reflection on survival, ego, and what it means to leave a legacy. “LIKO” gives the project an addictive bounce, while “DONTPLAY.mp3” closes things out with a final, unforgettable weight.
What makes “1997” feel so different? There are no ghostwriters or rented identities. You won’t find a corporate filter here. It’s just one artist controlling the vision, from the first kick drum to the final sound export. This is what happens when someone builds their world from the ground up and refuses to compromise.
YUNG MAS is creating his own movement, and rapping is just one part of it. The album’s title, “1997,” is a nod to a pre-digital time of grit and analog rebellion, before the internet reduced artists to thumbnails. This project was made for those who still believe in skilled writing, hunger, and sound you can feel in your chest.
After building his name with self-released videos and independent drops, YUNG MAS is the definition of DIY. No label, no fluff; just pure skill and grind. His visuals are striking, and his engineering is even sharper. His identity is unmistakable.
As a rapper, engineer, and visual director, this Greek-Canadian creative is rewriting the rulebook one upload at a time. “1997” is his boldest statement yet: raw, real, and ready to take over the underground.
If you’re driving alone at 3 AM or just need something to shake you awake, a song on “1997” will find you.
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