Stanisland Magazine

The UK hip-hop scene gets a much-needed boost from an emerging artist.

After setting our screens alight with the sensational viral Netflix show, Top Boy, rapper Blakie returns to his musical roots with a track taken from his forthcoming album, Bare Energy.

With a viewership totalling a gargantuan 5 million views on TikTok, his fresh and bold vibe, Yeah Man, offers his audience a monumental listening experience. The London talent said its title is “one of my lyrics that people love when I perform.” There’s much to unpack, as the rapper gifts a demonstrably gallant effort.

Yeah Man, Sounds Like a Fun Romp

Forging a connection between comic-book culture and rap, the multidisciplinarian gears up as Captain Yard Man alongside his faithful sidekick Murkle Man, also known as Boy Better Know‘s Jammer.

Featuring a striking array of blistering horns and catchy vocals, the UK artist belts out a concoction of witty and belly-tickling lyrics. Failing to dampen the mood, the veracity of his personality shines thanks to a synaptic flow, partnered with ad-libs that sharpen the experience. This is underscored by a statement that reads: “The song has the attitude of a yard man that don’t take no rubbish from no one but done in an island way which is Vybz Kartel mixed with some British humour.”

Leaving nothing in the cut, Blakie binds with the production in a consistent stream of revitalisation, tending to our circadian rhythms so you don’t fall off. It’s impossible to feel let down, especially when our guy keeps us on our toes through lyrically rich vocals atop actively engaging music.

Verdict and Reaction

Have we not penned a strong testimonial already? Yeah man kicks off a campaign for fans and music lovers alike, striking a great concept through an indifferent attitude. Propelling his energy into the fray of a production tipped to be a wake-up call for a languishing UK music scene, we strongly believe that this track reorients a catalogue of errors the culture needs to be aware of. Most importantly, is its authenticity: “The song lets people know where I’m from and what I’m about which is very important to me.“

So far, reception has been positive, as fans echo our sentiments too, with one saying, “It’s looking lit already,” while another exclaimed, “Dat is ittttt.“

Rather than remain mysterious and mythical, the protagonist of his own song relents and is a true asset in broadening a platform for others. He doesn’t sound tired or like he just woke up; instead, he embraces his full talent as an emerging artist into galvanising a sleeping genre.

Where to Stream

You can stay up to date with him on Instagram, and stream his new single on Spotify and Apple Music. It’s distributed through No Hats No Hoods Records.