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Just over a year after the release of her acclaimed album Ten Fold, Brooklyn-based artist Yaya Bey is set to unveil her latest work, Do It Afraid, scheduled for release on June 20 through Drink Sum Wtr. This new album features a pair of fresh singles, “Dream Girl” and “Wake Up B*tch,” with the former accompanied by a vibrant music video.
The upcoming album marks a shift in Yaya Bey’s musical direction, leaning towards a more dance-oriented style, which can be heard in the previously released single “Merlot and Grigio,” featuring Father Philis. It boasts a diverse lineup of collaborations, including contributions from rapper Rahrah Gabor, producer Exactly, the jazz collective Butcher Brown, and vocalist-keyboardist Nigel Hall.
Upon the album’s launch, Yaya Bey will embark on a headlining tour across the United States. Following her performance at the Governors Ball Music Festival, the singer will visit cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, and Chicago, culminating her tour in Los Angeles on September 27. A complete list of her tour stops will be available soon.
Yaya Bey’s previous work, Remember Your North Star, has been recognized in the “100 Best Albums of the 2020s So Far” list, highlighting her growing influence and presence in the music scene.
Do It Afraid Tracklist:
01 Wake Up B*tch
02 End of the World [ft. Nigel Hall and Butcher Brown]
03 Real Yearners Unite
04 Cindy Rella
05 Raisins
06 Spin Cycle
07 Dream Girl
08 Merlot and Grigio [ft. Father Philis]
09 Breakthrough
10 A Surrender
11 In a Circle
12 Aye Noche [ft. Rahrah Gabor and Exaktly]
13 No for Real, WTF?
14 Blicky
15 Ask the Questions
16 Bella Noches Pt. 1
17 A Tiny Thing That’s Mine
18 Choice
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