PsychoYP is one of Africa’s fast-rising rappers leading the pack in new wave Nigerian hip hop. Boasting an undeniable underground hip hop following, coupled with variety of features and lead projects that continue to see him making major waves in the music and entertainment industry, PsychoYP has quickly earned his spot as sought-after rapper in Nigeria and on the continent. Born in Abuja, Nigeria – YP discovered his love for music at early age that has since influenced his style of rap-sung trap, unique to the bubbling new wave of hip-hop. His sophomore mixtape YPSZN2 earned him a no.1 spot on Apple Music Top Charts as well as a nomination at the 26th Annual South African Music Awards (SAMA) in the Rest of Africa category and Headies Award nomination for Best Rap Album. Aptly crowned the Fresh Prince of Nigerian Rap by premium lifestyle blog, Culture Custodian – YP’s music and visual catalogue has bodied an impressive 5 million and more streams across all digital music stores; reached no. 1 on the Apple Music World Top Charts; successfully premiered on MTV Base and Trace TV across the African continent; charted Top 10 on MTV Base Hip-Hop World Chart and Top 5 on Channel O Hip-Hop chart South-Africa. Unafraid to reach new levels, PsychoYP currently boasts 20 songs on radio rotation through his singles and features. He has quickly established himself within hip-hop.
