Categories: New Music

YUNG MAS has released “1997,” a project that feels less like an album and more like a direct look into the artist’s mind.

YUNG MAS is a Greek-Canadian rapper, sound engineer, and creative who is known for his gritty lyricism and cinematic style. He seems driven by a powerful DIY impulse, and his work blends cultural depth with raw, street-level storytelling. With his new album “1997,” he offers a window into his world. In a music scene that often feels guided by algorithms, YUNG MAS has a point of view that is defined by identity and an energy that can’t be manufactured.

His new project, “1997,” is a deeply independent work. The 13 tracks feel raw, reflective, and sharp. The music pushes past the usual hip-hop boundaries and lands somewhere more personal and real. This isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a statement of intent, born from late nights in the studio and a clear refusal to conform. YUNG MAS is building his own path. The result is a project that sounds like grit with purpose, like poetry written on concrete.

The album opens with “4_you.4_me.4_us. (plug called pt. 3),” setting a reflective mood with its slow-burning production and vulnerable delivery. It’s a track about love, pain, and memory. Then a song like “gotham” feels urgent and shadowy, painting a picture of city survival through sharp metaphors. On “shut up,” MAS flips the script. The song is an act of defiance, a callout of fake love and digital noise over a driving beat.

As you get deeper into the album, you reach “MURDA’KEY (PT.2),” where darker themes of power and consequence begin to emerge. The storytelling is layered with hidden emotion, and the production has a distinct cinematic weight. From there, every track deepens the world he’s building. “IV3B33N” is atmospheric and introspective, “LIKO” plays with rhythm and repetition, and “DONTPLAY.mp3” hits with a militant confidence.

What really defines “1997” is its total creative independence. YUNG MAS doesn’t hire out his vision. He produces, engineers, and directs everything himself, making sure every detail, from the visuals to the vocal mix, serves the mood. This gives the work an unfiltered, living quality, like you’re hearing his thoughts as they happen.

The title “1997” brings its own meaning, suggesting an era of cultural change, punk, and rebellion that went against the grain. That same spirit feels alive in this project. It stands as a challenge to the polished and predictable sound of today’s music scene. It’s imperfect on purpose; it feels gritty, unpredictable, and completely real.

For a while now, YUNG MAS has been making a space for himself outside the major label system, building an audience through his own uploads and direct engagement. He’s an artist who treats every track like a complete piece of work. On “1997,” pain becomes poetry, and being an outsider becomes a source of power.

“1997” is available now on all streaming platforms, including YouTube. You can follow YUNG MAS for real-time updates.

Delvin

Founder of Tunepical, a blog dedicated to sharing my love of music with you. I believe that music is the key to life, and if you're listening to the right songs at the right time, everything is possible!

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