Dangerous

King Yanz brings a passport full of influences to “Dangerous”, drawing from UK rap, conscious hip hop and jazz. The Congolese Finnish artist was raised between Finland and the UK, shaping an approach that makes room for sharp lyricism, rich musical textures and a raw emotional edge. There’s ambition in that combination, with personal expression sitting alongside a clear appetite for musical exploration.

Live instrumentation is central to Yanz’s wider sound, and he often performs with a live band, giving his music another dimension onstage. Clearly, turning up with a microphone alone isn’t always enough for this one. “Dangerous” sets the tone for his debut album, “Jeppisboy”, a project built around live instrumental elements and hard hitting beats. His background gives that direction plenty of character, while the balance of musical detail and direct expression offers an introduction to an artist keen to put his own stamp on the rap conversation.