A powerful lyricist and master of heartfelt melodies, Yatta Bandz best expresses his emotions through his music. On his new EP, Acrylic, the Hayward, CA native paints a picture of life as a rising rap and R&B star.
The eight-track project expands on the personal narratives Yatta has shared in the past, diving into topics like heartbreak, the importance of love, and self-growth. He sets the tone for the project on the opening track “All I Ask,” and continues to fine-tune his art on the glistening “I Will,” where Yatta promises to treat his girl better than the rest.
Despite his past confidence, the Bay Area star gets introspective on “Bad Guy,” recognizing his demons and the mistakes he’s made in the past. As the project comes to a close Yatta slows things down, showing off his vocal chops over harmonious strings on “Thank You.” On the closing track “A L O N E,” Yatta is at his most vulnerable, letting go of pain and hurt.
Yatta shared his inspiration behind the EP and the project’s title: “The reasoning behind me choosing Acrylic for my EP is because music is a form of art, and acrylics play a big role in not only painting but many things that are created in the art world physically. My form of art with music can’t be seen but can be heard and still have an impact on someone’s heart as much as physical art can. Acrylics are one of the most versatile substances and I want my music to be the same way, making you feel love, pain, joy, and sadness.”
The road to Acrylic began earlier this Fall with previously-released EP singles “My Mistake” with Lil Bean and “Work of Art.” Since releasing his debut project Perfect Storm in 2022, Yatta has generated over 480 million worldwide streams, including on hits like “Don’t Go” (40.3 million Spotify streams, 10 million YouTube views) and “Unseen Scars” (38 million Spotify streams, 6.7 million views on YouTube audio). Last year, Yatta followed up Perfect Storm with the heartfelt TUFF LUV, home to highlights like “Way Out West” and “Polaroid.” A showcase for his sharp songwriting and achingly honest lyrics, TUFF LUV has racked up over 50 million streams to date across platforms.
With 3 million streams per week on his catalog and Acrylic out now, Yatta hopes to become one of the next inspiring and impactful Bay Area artists!
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