yaya bey: ten fold
Francisco Espregueira
New York's Yaya Bey has just dropped her new album Ten Fold via Big Dada Recordings. Following her acclaimed 2022 album Remember Your North Star and the 2023 EP Exodus the North Star, Bey delivers a deeply personal offering.
Comprised by 16 tracks that make even more sense when listened one after the other, Ten Fold is a self-portrait woven from introspective reflections on the past, present, and future. Yaya Bey delves into her identity and artistic journey, showcasing both humor and sharp social commentary. The production work is, once again, on point, with textures of jazz, hip hop, r&b and neo soul, encapsulating like very few African-American sonic heritages. Exploring her inner world, and building upon the strengths that have made her a rising star, Yaya Bey presents a top notch record to enjoy with light (natural or dimmer). Available on vinyl.