Over the past weeks of networking we discovered the name Yung Plus Anutha crossing our pages, clicking a few links and following the leads we heard another artist to add to our play list. A well cultured individual born in Germany, residing in North Carolina, with an extensive networking range, we were surprised we didn’t hear him earlier. Yung, working on his up and coming album “Good Head & A Ice Cream Sammich”, due out this winter, took the time to let us in the creative genius behind his madness. As we previewed what we can expect from his album with his track “The Moment” from his mix tape, “The Mix Tape I Did for Me Not for You”, he pushes the limits and we get a clear idea behind the vocal lyricist who shows his confidence through his words.
Yung takes the time to discuss L.I.E, “Loyalty is Everything”, his company designed to help and culture artist. In addition Yung discusses his influences of Biggie and wishing to work with artist outside his genre like Jack Johnson, he is living in the moment for the passion. Un sure of where he will end up he sums it up by saying, “I’m sure it’ll be something GREATER than I could ever plan.”•
Reading on your bio, you take a very proactive approach to life, writing since the age of seven, how has having such an early start on writing your craft helped shaped your music?
Writing since the age of seven just gave me an early start at learning how to construct a verse, learning the formulas to songs and such. The older I got I started creating my own formulas
Being born in Germany and now residing in North Carolina, how have the cultural differences influenced your life, writing, music. What has been the most rewarding part from being born in Germany?
The most rewarding part would be telling a bad bitch I’m a foreigner. Haha. Like yeah, I’m German-African American. But seriously, I’m a military brat so I’ve had the opportunity to see and be around a lot. When I make music I try to cater to all these places I’ve been exposed to.
You note Notorious B.I.G album, “Ready to Die” as the album that made you “pick up your pen”. What about that album do you relate to and why do you accredit that album as one of your influences?
The fact he had the balls to say everything he said. Lines like “Fuck the world, fuck my moms, and my girl” or “You look so good, I’ll on ya daddy’s dick”, that’s crazy. Clearly Biggie was far from a homo-sexual, it was his vulgar delivery and explaining how he felt that made me feel like “damn, this is art”.
Do you have any other artist or mentors who have influenced your music?
Jay-z has always been my personal favorite. But i grew up a 90’s kid, so anything classic in that era I’m quite fond of.
Working closely with Chris Sims, another artist featured on L3GACI already, how has your experience with him and other artist helped influence your music and yourself? What can you say is the best part about collaborating with other artist?
Sims is a fucking genius! His work ethic helped me step mines up. I send this kid a record and 30mins later he has the verse completely mixed in my email. You got to love an artist like that. People love hearing us together b/c of the balance, I’m night and he’s day. Expect a project from me and Sims, yeah i said it
Which artist, producers, etc. do you hope to work with in the future?
I’m a big fan of Jack Johnson. I think that record would be epic, my snow bunny stock would triple haaha
Having a very hand on approach to creating your lifestyle, how has creating L.I.E. helped benefit your movement? Where do you hope to see L.I.E. in the future?
L.I.E. has been key to my career thus far. We started it in ’06 and it’s become 2nd nature to people, that’s crazy. People say “L.I.E.” all the time and some have no idea where it came from, meaning it’s bigger than the people who created it. I fuckin love it! That means i already have a foot-print in this culture. Yall can keep the holly-wood star though, it’s cool. I see L.I.E. Becoming more embedded in everyone’s speech within the next few years.
Can you expand on the concept of L.I.E. and how it helps culture the talents of others?
L.I.E. means “Loyalty Is Everything”. We’re a lifestyle, a family, and a growing company. We cater and embrace all forms of artworks and talents.
In a generation where “real hip hop” and “real rap” has been forgotten, what steps are you taking to help get music “back on track”.
I wouldn’t say “has been forgotten”, I feel it just evolved as any and everything does. There are plenty of true emcees out right now. I just want to be myself. I consider myself “real hip hop” b/c that’s who I am not who I’m aiming to be. I make sure all my music is organic. The fans can always tell when it’s forced
What message do you hope your fans take from your music?
Be yourself and be your own hero
Can you share with us any projects you have coming up in the future?
I’m working on my debut album “Good Head & A Ice Cream Sammich”, should be out this winter
Lastly what can you say you hope your L3GACI to be?
I’m caught up in the actual fun and passion of what I do right now. Honestly it’s too hazy to foresee how my L3GACI will play out. I’m sure it’ll be something GREATER than I could ever plan.
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