Biography

A sorceress who casts hexes with words and sound waves, Yugen Blakrok emerges from the smoke filled dungeons of rap. Growing up in Eastern Cape and influenced by militant and spiritual aspects of Hip-Hop, her music is firmly rooted in the mindset of the 90s, a deep lyrical odyssey into the world both seen and unseen. ​ Gaining recognition through various features, Yugen has been on the SA scene for over a decade. After joining Iapetus Records in 2009, she teamed up with Kanif The Jhatmaster leading up to her debut album. Return of the Astro-Goth caught the attention of renowned rap veterans. It also saw her nominated 3 times at 2014 SA Hip-Hop awards. She has also featured on several huge collaborations, most notably on Black Panther with Kendrick Lamar. 5 years after Return of the Astro-Goth, Yugen has released her 2nd album Anima Mysterium, produced by I.O.T Records. Diggers and general music press hailed the lyrical performance embellished by hazy rock and soul-sampling production. The album even hits several Top100 albums of 2019. Her unique style led to an invitation to COLORS and spread her profound message even further. This was followed by a Mysterium Tour including some mythical stages such as Fusion or Nyege Nyege. Since then solicitations are always flattering such as Wax Tailor's last album or Cyberpunk2077 soundtrack. Yugen Blakrok is now releasing her new single Pedestal. A final message before retreating back into the mist to write her next album.