#yaya-bey

#yaya-bey

We had this really dreamy reggae track that sounds like something old with a fresh spin. Bey and NESTA recorded 'Egyptian Musk' together after a chance run-in at an event, creating their first song together. The collaboration features a music video shot by Michael Grant, showcasing Bey in a romantic setting with an apparent partner wearing a bucket hat.

When you hear Yaya Bey talk about the state of the world, there's no question where she stands on the important issues. She's straightforward and fearless in discussing politics, race, the economy and how all of those things tie into her music and the way her music is received by the industry, especially as a Black artist. But that doesn't mean her new album, do it afraid, is heavy or humorless.

Earl Sweatshirt's concept of 'mirror raps' captures self-affirming themes; Yaya Bey's 'do it afraid' explores the effort of finding joy amidst life’s challenges.

Yaya Bey is releasing a new album, 'Do It Afraid,' focused on dance-influenced music, with a headline tour in the U.S. following its launch.