Naarm-based Wiradjuri artist YNG Martyr has announced that his debut album “Lovesick”. The internet-viral rapper has had an exciting start to 2023 following a festival run of dates that saw him play Spilt Milk, Falls Festival, and Lost Paradise. With viral online success boasting over 200 million streams on his concise catalogue, he combines his musicality with social media finesse and his own unique twist on popular culture. This episode I chat with YNG Martyr about the release of his debut album ‘Lovesick’. The album is a journal entry into the past 5 years of his life. We discussed creating a collection of boundary pushing hip-hop, collaborating with Allay on their track ‘As I Should’ and how this album goes beyond being the soundtrack to a meme. YNG Martyr dives into gaining popularity through meme culture and navigating keeping his artistic integrity within music whilst still navigating a world that prioritises trends.
