Yaya Bey, the Brooklyn-based poet and singer, can’t stop claiming her space across genres. Her recent studio album, *Do It Afraid*, is being lauded all over the place. This collaborative creation lands on June 20 via Drink Sum Wtr. It’s a notable shift both in her sensibilities and a big step toward a more dancefloor-minded direction than her past music. THE CHICKEN ALBUM The album is a sequel of sorts to the band’s second album — Ten Fold — released less than a year ago.
On Do It Afraid, Yaya Bey breaks new ground, with lead singles “Dream Girl” and “Wake Up B*tch” nudging listeners toward unexplored terrain. In the case of the latter, a particularly gorgeous and extravagant music video. Best of all, it has already started to resonate with her audience. The album’s tracklist is as varied as it is spellbinding—“End of the World,” “A Tiny Thing That’s Mine,” “Choice,” are just a few tantalizing examples… Collaborations with artists like Rahrah Gabor, Exactly, Butcher Brown, and Nigel Hall keep the album’s vibrant and eclectic offerings strong.
Yaya Bey’s headlining tour will commence following the album’s release, allowing fans across the United States to experience her new sound live. The tour is going to visit all of the big cities! Look forward to one more stop in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Urbana, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
That kind of excitement leading into Do It Afraid is just an indicator of Yaya Bey’s burgeoning presence in the musical landscape. The album is an intoxicating blend of electronic dance elements and some surprising collaborations with celebrated artists. We know it’s going to strike a chord with everybody from the noob.
- July 7: New York, NY – Governor’s Ball Music Festival
- July 10: Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
- July 11: Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
- July 12: Brooklyn, NY – 99 Scott
- July 13: Washington, DC – Union Stage
- July 16: Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
- July 18: Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
- July 19: Urbana, IL – PYGMALION
- July 23: Seattle, WA – Neumos
- July 24: Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
- July 26: San Francisco, CA – The Independent
- July 27: Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
The anticipation surrounding Do It Afraid reflects Yaya Bey’s growing influence in the music scene. With its blend of dance elements and collaborations with prominent artists, the album promises to resonate with a wide audience.