Ready 4 Lift Off! | The Departure LP by Yinka Diz

Nigerian-blooded, American-bred, world-traveled rapper Yinka Diz presents The Departure

Following a one-two punch of Jean-Michel Basquiat-inspired mixtapes – New Art, New Moneyand The Radiant Child,Yinka Diz’s debut album features guest appearances from Lalo of The M3thod, Big Benz, Chalice Serrano, Concrete and Darian Moore. Lalo, Superville, David Bocuse, Kid Soul Brother, Joe Prime, Dae One, Beatfanatik, COSMIC and Yinka himself contribute production to the album, which Yinka calls “the soundtrack to the black travel movement.” Born in Chicago to a mother from the infamous Cabrini Green projects and a Nigerian immigrant father, Yinka spent the early years of his childhood living in and around the city before moving to the Inland Empire, just outside of Los Angeles; a life journey that helped shape what he calls a “street-cosmopolitan” sound. Visuals from The Departureinclude “Vegas”, “Hear Me, Tho”, and “Night In Dubai”. Yinka currently resides in Washington, D.C. #ThatLife

The Departure is Available Now on iTunes & Spotify!

About Yinka DizBorn in Chicago to a mother from the infamous Cabrini Green projects and a Nigerian immigrant father, Yinka was living in the Inland Empire section of Southern California by elementary, and Paris by high school. Soon after his return stateside, he organized and embarked on a West African tour, which led to his return the following year to take part in the African Music Awards Showcase. Yinka currently resides in Washington, D.C.

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