AUDIO: YMN – “Exposition”
Milwaukee’s YMN unveils his debut full-length album, Exposition—eight tracks of introspective hip-hop built for late-night headphone sessions.
Read moreTag Archives: YMN
B&E Weekly Jams: 5/12 – 5/18/26
We’re already starting to venture into the cusp of summer, and Milwaukee’s music scene is heating up once again. You can hear that in a range of new releases in this week’s B&E Weekly Jams playlist.
Read moreAUDIO: YMN – “0N LOCK”
Milwaukee hip-hop artist YMN drops moody new single “0N LOCK” – stream it now.
Read moreAUDIO: YMN – “FALLING”
YMN has kept his 2024 moving with drop after drop, and this week saw him releasing more music. It’s a two-song EP that finds the artist in a state of anguish over a failed relationship. YMN organically blends pop, hip hop and R&B elements into stories of heartbreak and betrayal, keeping his composure the best one could as he navigates
Read moreAUDIO: YMN – “Those Days Are Gone.”
YMN dropped a new album on Valentines Day. With six tunes, the genre-fluid artist gets a lot off his chest regarding heartbreak and recuperation. Blending fast-quipped bars with acoustic guitar melodies, sung choruses and minimalist hip hop production, YMN expresses the shame and blame that comes with the disintegration of a relationship, channeling a mixed bag of anger and sadness
Read moreAUDIO: YMN – “Brighter Future”
YMN recently performed at the Palestine benefit put on by Cactus Club, moving the crowd with his emotive and eclectic performance. Palestinian himself, YMN’s latest single calls for a Free Palestine in light of the atrocities being committed in Gaza. The song takes on a gentle acoustic melody that lays the foundation for YMN’s poignant vocals – a deviation from
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: Nalani, World in Action, YMN
Cactus Club hosted a benefit on Thursday night for the Palestine Red Crescent Society, an organization currently bringing urgent medical and humanitarian supplies to Gaza. The event was a joint effort between the venue and local group Milwaukee 4 Palestine, raising over $3,000 for the cause. Local acts Nalani, World in Action, Standstill and YMN all performed, packing the club
Read moreAUDIO: YMN – “I Need You”
Hip hop artist YMN’s latest single finds him over the games. He was initially just looking for a friend in a woman and staying on the safe side but now he’s bound to her. YMN is out of his shell and vulnerable with “I Need You” – he’s feeling stagnant, empty and on his guard – and now it’s time
Read moreAUDIO: YMN – “Devil Girl”
YMN fuses emo and hip hop while mourning a relationship that fell apart.
Read more