London rapper Kasien releases his new single ‘YAWA’ alongside alté singer-rapper Cruel Santino, following a run of hard-hitting trap releases. Kasien maneuvers into a new sonic world with ‘YAWA’, an Alté leaning anthem that sees him merge his main musical and cultural influences. A fluid connection between Kasien and Santino is led by a summer-tinged instrumental produced by Puffy (Asake, Oxlade), who provides a luxurious mood that is intended for both the party and after-party. The track follows a busy period for Kasien, having thrown his own Paris Fashion Week party and pop-up in collaboration with close friend and collaborator Kelvin Krash (ASAP Rocky, Doja Cat, Swedish House Mafia.).
Before co-signs from ASAP Mob and Ayra Starr, touring with Bakar and travelling the world with Ciesay (founder of Places Plus Faces), Kasien was born and raised in South London. His earliest music memories were in the house where his dad – a MOBO Award Winning DJ – would play 50 Cent, G Unit, Snoop Dogg, and The Game. After being inspired by homegrown talents, such as Dizzee Rascal and early UK Rap pioneers he saw on Channel U, he began spitting lyrics in the school playground. Life changed for Kasien when he relocated to Nigeria as a teen, and a culture shock forced his developing musical abilities to have a universal appeal. Another silver lining was meeting like-minded creatives, Mowalola, Davido, and Teezee, with whom he remains in close contact. Once completing his education, Kasien returned to London and began plotting the next phase of his life, where he spent years maintaining a behind-the-scenes role while fully immersing himself in the culture at any opportunity. When it finally came time to put his music together, Kasien and producer Kelvin Krash had already forged a relationship with ASAP Rocky, who welcomed the duo to use their New York-based studio, where they eventually created their debut project ‘6FT UNDER‘. The project’s immediate impact earned support far and wide, resulting in tour support for Comethazine and Bakar, amongst solo shows across the UK and Europe. Since then, Kasien’s musical releases have been featured in HBO’s ‘We Own This City‘, Michael B. Jordan’s Creed 3, and Forza Motorsport, confirming his sonic’s global appeal. Over time, Kasien’s core fans have remained connected to his creative output, including collaborations with P-rallell, Masterpeace, FLOHIO and Mike Skinner.
With the UK Rap scene at an all-time high, Kasien hopes to make his own mark with an exciting upcoming project as the driving force. As he continues to gear up for new music, visuals, merch and live shows, Kasien has numerous surprises for his ever-evolving fanbase.