YG Kayboe Fights Through Hardship and Tragedy on "Blood on the Pen 3"

The Memphis-based hip-hop artist and songwriter YG Kayboe unveils his newest mixtape, "Blood On The Pen 3," available now on music platforms worldwide, on One Take Records. Produced by another Memphis favorite, Scott Coslett and with the help of Scientist Soundlabs (plus executive producers David Fort and Zenii from the Gate), this mixtape is the product of YG Kayboe's personal sacrifices, and the years he spent pouring his own blood, sweat and tears into his work.

With a list of collaborators - allmost all of them Southern producers and songwriters- this mixtape pays homage to the streets of YG Kayboe's Memphis. The mixtape is fourteen showstopping but still concise tracks, and YG Kayboe looks back on his reckless youth by pushing himself, evolving into something greater, the product of both the highs and lows of his own life.

"Blood On The Pen 3" is the final work in a trilogy of authoritative but still creative offerings that cement him as a major force in the scene. The follow up to "Blood On The Pen 2" (2019), this follow-up mixtape navigates seven years' of the rappers life, through trauma, achievements, losses, and his unflinching desire to stay motivated in a world that's increasingly chaotic and uncertain.

Through sound and through style, this mixtape’s Southern charm comes through with a blend of styles - chopped up soul, funk, and blues samples that perfectly contrast against YG Kayboe’s flow, laser-focused and intense. Instantly iconic, "Blood On The Pen 3" is the perfect record for the summer, ideal for rolling the windows down and blasting music on a hot summer's day.

"Blood On The Pen 3" Tracklisting:

1. Intro - One Call

2. Let’s Go

3. Striker

4. By The Way (ft. Finesse2Tymes)

5. God Flow

6. Hard Times

7. Interlude - State 2 State

8. Mama’s Song (ft. Hitkidd)

9. Head Held High

10. Battle With This (ft. Ace Boogie)

11. Pain

12. Night Stalker

13. Put ‘Em To Bed

14. Blood Off

Originally from the center of Memphis, Tennessee, YG Kayboe has emerged as a provocative force in the landscape of modern hip-hop. His raw authenticity comes through, a unique sound that blends alternative influences with hip-hop, and his journey to success first began with a freestyle video - recorded in a car - blew up on Facebook and immediately created a platform for YG Kayboe to build his career. This was a showcase of both his talent, and his ability to connect with his audience on a deeper level. YG Kayboe's music is a combination of beats that pound into your soul, and lyrics that delve deep, into his personal struggles along with broader social issues. His delivery- vulnerable and deeply expressive - connects with a huge audience. Able to captivate listners and shape his words and lyrics into impeccable rhymes, YG Kayboe has earned himself the well-deserved title of the freestyle king of Memphis. 

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