Nigerian Hip Hop Star Headlines Apple Music Rap Life Africa

Apple Music has announced Nigerian Hip Hop star Psycho YP as the latest featured artist for July for Rap Life Africa.

Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B, Ebro Darden will feature rapidly rising Nigerian rapper, PsychoYP on this week’s episode.

The Hip Hop star is a popular figure in Nigerian Hip Hop having made a name for himself as one of the rappers defining the scene and shaping the future of the genre.

On July 14, 2023, Psycho dropped his latest EP ‘Osapa London’ on which he fused Hip Hop with different genres as he aims to connect with mainstream listeners.

This Abuja-born rapper discovered his love for music at a young age, one that helped shape his unique style of rap-sung trap that he first presented on his debut EP ‘Lost In The Sauce’ released in 2016).

His the latest album, ‘Osapa London’, showcases his growth after racking up nominations at the South African Music Awards and HipTV Headies Awards, as well as winning the Clout Africa Award for Best Hip-Hop Artiste in 2022.

Alongside PsychoYP, Rap Life Radio also features Nasty C’s ‘No More’ where he takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through his triumphs and aspirations as well as Indigo Stella’s ‘Another’ from her highly anticipated debut album ‘Interstella’.

In a chat with Apple Rap Life Radio, YP shared that his latest EP is a chance to show listeners his diverse influences and connect with everyday listeners.

Pulse/Victoria Ibanga