Lil Zay Osama is bringing issues full circle with the discharge of his new undertaking, YN Tape, dropping tonight. The Chicago rapper describes the tape as a return to his roots, impressed by his youthful self and the uncooked drill sound that helped outline his metropolis.

“The YN tape can be a tape of me simply going again to my youthful self,” Zay stated. “Laborious beats, darkish sounds, and rapping about road stuff. But it surely’s additionally to shine the sunshine on the youthful artists, the brand new technology developing in Chicago.”

The undertaking options an all Chicago lineup, with appearances from rising names like Fairly Liyah, Fastmoney Ant, and Star Bandz. In line with Zay, the purpose was to spotlight artists from town whose music he genuinely helps and believes in. “All of them from Chicago. They the brand new up and coming who music I mess with,” he defined.

Zay additionally revealed plans for a deluxe version that can increase the circle whereas conserving the concentrate on youth and power. Artists like OT7 Yuanny and YTB Fatt, whom he has actual relationships with, are anticipated to look regardless of being from outdoors Chicago.

With YN Tape, Lil Zay Osama is pushing unity, visibility, and momentum, hoping the undertaking helps Chicago proceed to win collectively.