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"Crossover success." "The soundtrack to social progression." Undeniably one of the decade's most dynamic artists -- Y-LOVE. Y-Love (Yitz Jordan) has made a name for himself as a hip-hop artist, multicultural educator, conflict resolver, fashionista, activist for social change, and political pundit -- all in six short years. When Y-Love (Yitz Jordan) released his first mixtape in 2005, the world took note of the first African-American Orthodox hip-hop artist. Now, with his hotly anticipated EP See Me, which debuted as a "New and Noteworthy Release" on the front page of iTunes Hip Hop, Y-Love is leading a new era of "global hip-hop" -- where global social consciousness combines with pounding rhythms. The club-friendly tracks are influenced as much by rap vet Chuck D as by new artists like Major Lazer & Nicki Minaj. Y-Love explores a variety of new styles on the album, from dance to hip-hop to pop, channeling each one to express his underlying anti-prejudice message: “Unity builds the world, all divisions destroy the world.” Y-Love keeps his songs ready for the mainstream while still pushing positive and constructive energy in his signature multi-lingual style -- "making hip-hop kosher," as XXL said. With the release of See Me, Y-Love is bringing the revolution to a world often content with blind misdirection. LATEST RELEASE: Y-Love "See Me" (prod. Diwon) Before Shyne became religious and Drake started making hip hop, Y-Love took the world by storm as the first black orthodox Jewish rapper. With "See Me", Y-LOVE departs from both the ultra orthodox world and the underground aesthetic of hip hop, Y-Love demolishes the scene with "The Takeover" featuring TJ Di Hitmaker, his upcoming single release. The club-friendly tracks on See Me are influenced as much by rap vet Chuck D as by new artists like Major Lazer and Nicki Minaj. Producer Diwon (mastermind behind Shemspeed Records) skillfully blends Middle Eastern beats with clubbed-out hip-hop, giving the EP an entrancing worldly sound ready for the dance floor. Y-Love explores a variety of styles, from dance and world to pop, to express his underlying message of harmony: “Unity builds the world, all divisions destroy the world.” LIVE PHOTOS (click here) Selected PRESS: * NPR's The World (listen)
* XXL 360 profile feature (read) * Daily News (read) * Israel National Radio article interview (read) * URB (read) * Y-Love News Wire Article (read) * Montreal Mirror for an interesting interview with Y-Love & Matisyahu (read) * Jewish Press feature (read) * Jerusalem Post review of the Y-Love mixtape (read) * USA Today feature on Y-Love's performance in the Hip Hop Sulha (read) |
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