YUNG MAS has a style that’s all his own, blending DIY grit with poetic thought. As a Greek-Canadian artist, he is a true creative force, shaping every part of his work. His music combines honest emotion with smart lyrics and a real talent for visual storytelling. Each song feels personal and direct, like he’s speaking right to you without any filter. While others chase trends, he seems to be building his own universe. He operates at a compelling crossroads of underground sound and sharp ideas, finding a balance between sonic intensity and lyrical calm. His delivery gets your attention, revealing an artist who directs his own creative world. You can feel the handcrafted care in every line, beat, and image, all driven by a respect for the art form and a need to push it somewhere new.
His latest full-length project, “1997,” is a powerful example of this approach. Across 13 raw tracks, he pulls together sharp lyricism, a dark aesthetic, and a committed independent spirit. The result is a sound that belongs only to him. “1997” feels like a statement about creative independence; it’s the natural next step for a self-made artist who has consistently gone his own way. He built a dedicated following with personal uploads and surprise content drops, connecting with fans who value his authentic, rebellious energy. This project is his most focused yet, a tight, emotional listen from an artist who creates his own reality through his work.
The album begins with “4_you.4_me.4_us. (plug called pt. 3),” an intimate and haunting track that immediately establishes an emotional, late-night mood. From there, “gotham” pulls you into a feeling of chaos. It uses a pulsing bassline and cryptic lyrics to capture the dystopian side of city life. It’s urban folklore with a sharp edge.
“shut up” is full of brash energy and an aggression that hints at drill music. It sounds like it comes from someone who is finished asking for respect. This mix of anger and introspection really defines his voice, feeling like both a weapon and a confession. On “MURDA’KEY (PT.2),” he gets deeply psychological, turning lyrical paranoia into something that feels like cinematic violence; dark, complex, and poetic.
YUNG MAS seems to draw from his own life where other artists might just be creating a mood. “IV3B33N” is a raw reflection on survival, full of distorted sound and coded language. Then “LIKO” offers a change of pace with its infectious rhythm and subtle hooks, a moment of brightness that doesn’t sacrifice its intensity.
The standout track “DONTPLAY.mp3” finds YUNG MAS at his most confident, delivering a lyrical barrage with a sharp bite. It confirms what his fans already know: he’s in a different league.
Throughout “1997,” he weaves together a bruised honesty with sharp cultural observations, exploring ideas of identity, betrayal, ambition, and control. The grit in the self-produced tracks is palpable, and every vocal performance feels necessary, as if the words had to get out. The project is also a complete visual and conceptual work. YUNG MAS handles every part of the rollout himself, from the cover art to the video concepts, showing what it can mean to be an artist today. There are no middlemen and no filters, just a pure, direct vision.
As a sound engineer and creative director, he knows that execution is everything. Every release feels strategic and every sound has a purpose. The album’s title, “1997,” is a nod to a time before algorithms, an era when music was a form of rebellion and artists were unfiltered. That same spirit is alive in every moment of this project. In an industry saturated with trends, YUNG MAS provides something with weight. With “1997,” he isn’t looking for approval. He’s focused on telling his truth, building a legacy, and making art that stands on its own.
Stream “1997” now on YouTube and all major DSPs.