‘Humble’ is the vibrant, up-tempo new single from East London rapper, YS Wave. With production from Sparbz and Shayne Rasko and visuals directed by Trebla (of Fortune Flavours Production), this track is the perfect backdrop to a scorching summer, as we come out of lockdown.

The single is taken from YS Wave’s debut EP Wave Life (2020). The catchy hook will have you wheeling up the track again and again to sing along to the lyrics but also to catch some of YS Wave’s vibey vocals. Moving into the verses, he switches to what he does best, rapping. His bars are layered with word play, reflective anecdotes and coupled with a natural, effervescent flow.

With an up-tempo, addictive rhythm, the single focuses on the humility YS Wave wants to maintain as his music career continues to grow — “a lot of people in life when they become successful they change on friends and forget where they come from.” The lyrics also reflect on some of the more difficult experiences he’s faced. Most of all, he’s having fun with it and enjoying the fruits of what he’s worked hard for.

The visuals also have a similar energy — YS Wave is surrounded by the people who’ve been supporting him since the beginning, chilling in his local area and enjoying the freedom of the empty streets on motorcycles.

YS Wave started his career in 2014 under the moniker Young Sneakz, producing tracks like ‘Madness’ (2015) and ‘On the Low’ (2015). 2017 brought a sonic evolution and ushered in the era of YS Wave, starting with the single ‘Calling Me,’ which garnered airtime on mainstream stations such as BBC 1xtra, Kiss Fresh and Capital Xtra. With influences ranging from Phil Colins to Future, YS Wave is bringing his own edge to the afro-infused sounds that have been taking over the UK’s music scene.