YINYANG

“…it's creepy and captivating in all the best ways.” - DIY

“…a brave and singular voice with a punk-like sense of rebellion.” - Clash

Irish hip-hop artist YINYANG - aka Lauren Hannan - is back and more badass than ever. Her formidable new single Kill Jester is out on 29th November 2023.

YINYANG once again bites back with cutting lyrics and fuzz-filled soundscapes in order to create a sound that is full of ferocity. Kill Jester is a tale of killing off the old versions of yourself that no longer serve you for growth, Lauren elaborates, “each verse represents a different character or side to me. It’s about leaving old parts of you behind. YINYANG is a character I play, she’s the baddie in me I don’t get to exercise in my normal life, and she’s ready to explode”. Combining hip-hop sensibilities with a punk-infused ethos, Kill Jester is delivered with an undeniable sense of self-assurance and sass throughout. 

YINYANG emanated through lockdown in 2020 after Lauren lost her job working at festivals as a production manager. She taught herself how to produce music, and by writing every day, she cultivated her unique sound that just hits different. YINYANG’s debut single Black Mamba was previously awarded the title of ‘Best Song in the World’ from Across The Line with BBC Radio Ulster and she was tipped as an 'Artist to Watch in 2021’ by ATL. YINYANG has previously received support from the likes of DIY, Clash, tmrw, Hot Press and Atwood Magazine, as well as being featured on Spotify’s misfits 2.0 editorial playlist. She has also received continued support from BBC 6Music, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing.

Kill Jester is out on 29th November 2023.