Yo-Blake is a fast emerging independent artist with a wildly creative genre-bending sound. 2022 has been a productive year for the prolific producer. Regular readers of The Static Dive will remember his singles “Don’t Need Me” and “Midnight Lover“.
The talented young singer, songwriter and rapper from Mexico has connected with fans around the world. His unique multi-genre style has earned him some high-profile pop, EDM and hip-hop playlist placements. He cites P!NK, Drake, Iggy Azalea and Gashi as inspiration for his infectious sound.
“By My Own” is the debut EP from Yo-Blake, released worldwide via all major streaming services on November 9, 2022. The six song collection takes us deep into his eclectic musical world. The record opens on “Alive”. The downtempo escape fantasy mixes an ambient synthwave scene with a percussive groove.
The dark-pop EDM of “Midnight Lover” is followed by the experimental indie-pop funk of “Don’t Need Me”. The song explores the debilitating effects of anxiety of personal relationships. The track is Yo-Blake’s most successful to date.
The title track “By My Own” is a club-ready self-love anthem. The experimental dance banger mixes chill house vibes with some cool psychedelic moods. The track is also Yo-Blake’s current single. “Take Me Down” is an avant-garde hip-hop track about untrustworthy acquaintances. The record closes on the dark and introspective “Far Away”. Yo-Blake explores his own memories over a dark and melancholy electric piano ballad.
Check out the “By My Own” video below. You can also hear the song on the Deep Indie Dance playlist, or listen to the entire EP on your favorite streaming services. Follow the links below to connect with Yo-Blake. Get on his socials and get in the loop on all of the music to come from this multi-talented artist.
