Album lore

Starz, the fourth studio album from Swedish rapper and producer Yung Lean, arrived in May 2020 via YEAR0001. The record features executive production from Whitearmor, with additional production by Yung Sherman, and a guest spot from Ariel Pink. Tracks like "Boylife in EU," "Violence," and "Pikachu" preceded the release as singles, setting the tone for an album steeped in cloud rap and alternative hip-hop textures. Despite leaking early on May 4th, the official release was met with wide acclaim from critics and fans, including nods from NME and The Fader.Over sixteen tracks, Starz balances trap beats and art pop sensibilities, with "Acid at 7/11" exemplifying the album’s murky, hypnotic pulse. The record’s resonance within the cloud rap canon is evident in its melding of hazy synths and Yung Lean’s characteristic vocal delivery. With over 18 million scrobbles on Last.fm, Starz remains a significant artifact in the evolving lineage of Scandinavian hip-hop.

Album lore

Starz, the fourth studio album from Swedish rapper and producer Yung Lean, arrived in May 2020 via YEAR0001. The record features executive production from Whitearmor, with additional production by Yung Sherman, and a guest spot from Ariel Pink. Tracks like "Boylife in EU," "Violence," and "Pikachu" preceded the release as singles, setting the tone for an album steeped in cloud rap and alternative hip-hop textures. Despite leaking early on May 4th, the official release was met with wide acclaim from critics and fans, including nods from NME and The Fader.Over sixteen tracks, Starz balances trap beats and art pop sensibilities, with "Acid at 7/11" exemplifying the album’s murky, hypnotic pulse. The record’s resonance within the cloud rap canon is evident in its melding of hazy synths and Yung Lean’s characteristic vocal delivery. With over 18 million scrobbles on Last.fm, Starz remains a significant artifact in the evolving lineage of Scandinavian hip-hop.