About

Y.A.Y.A Live At The Grog Shop

You Are Yourself Always

R.I.P. P.s.E.

Y.A.Y.A (You Are Yourself Always) is a 27 year-old rap artist from in Cleveland, Ohio who bends and transcends the traditional rap stereotype with a soulful approach to his "Boom-Bap" old-school style. Paired with an eye-popping stage presence, Y.A.Y.A uses his songs to take the listener on an introspective journey into his psyche, as well as the stories that shape it.

Photo: Emma Fischer

Music

EGODEATH

Y.A.Y.A

'EGODEATH' is the debut album of Y.A.Y.A. Each song tells a story of all of the events that have led to the ego death that is Y.A.Y.A. Birth name of Justin, nickname of Squints, stage name of Y.A.Y.A. Justin is the left, analytical, realistic side of the brain, Squints being the irrational & creative right side; and these two are constantly at

'EGODEATH' is the debut album of Y.A.Y.A. Each song tells a story of all of the events that have led to the ego death that is Y.A.Y.A. Birth name of Justin, nickname of Squints, stage name of Y.A.Y.A. Justin is the left, analytical, realistic side of the brain, Squints being the irrational & creative right side; and these two are constantly at war. By the definition of an ego death, this album is a reference to the death of Justin & Squints, and the birth of Y.A.Y.A.

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    HELL WEEK (Feat. LUV) 2:58
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    EGODEATH (Feat. False Teeth) 2:10
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    STARS (Feat. SOUL) 4:59
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    ROLE MODEL 2:41
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    VOICES (Feat, Jake Conder) 3:16
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Press Kit

Book Y.A.Y.A

With an average of over 100 tickets sold at EVERY show, and a rapidly-growing stream count since the release of 'EGODEATH', Y.A.Y.A is one of the hottest hip-hop acts in town who can pack out your venue/festival with a passionate fan base, and give you an even more passionate performance. Y.A.Y.A is equipped to play with .mp3 tracks & a DJ, and/or a 5-piece live band (whichever is preferred). Y.A.Y.A is also available to travel wherever, whenever! 

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Inquiries

Press Photos

Photo Cred: Tessa Smith

Photo Cred: Jase Fraley

Photo: Emma Fischer

Future Shows

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Past shows

Venues/Shows Played

  • The Cleveland Masonic Temple (TempleLive Cleveland)
  • Ingenuity Fest (2022)
  • Grog Shop (10+ Shows, 5 Headline Shows) (2019-)

  • Sofar Sounds Cleveland (2022)

  • Druski's 'Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda Tour' @ The State Theater in Playhouse Square (2023)

  • Beachland Ballroom (2022)

  • Beachland Tavern (2022, 2023 (2x))

  • No Class (2021, 2022)

  •  The Odeon (2021)

+MANY MANY MANY MORE (I've Lost Count)

 Booking Agent @ The Grog Shop

Cleveland Scene Rapper Of The Year Runner-Up (2022)

Videos