Setting the vibe with intricate, yet passionate piano, we are already hypnotized by Yung Papi Bonito‘s latest release, New Kid on the Block. The song expands with a luscious hip-hop beat, exquisite vocal production, synth details and a mesmerizing delivery from the rising Canadian artist from Calgary.

The song acts as a re-introduction to Yung Papi Bonito, referencing his own reality, his hopes, persecutions, reflections and his history. The music video directed by Mysterious Vision, takes us on a journey of redemption, but also realism as we see the artist faced with his woes, as a victim of violence and what appears to be a revenge strategy.

We love Yung Papi Bonito‘s performance, acting, cannabis activism and the narrative of the story and how they have brought the vision to life in high definition.

Speaking on his art, Yung Papi Bonito speaks vulnerably, “Music [has] helped me music cope with losing my parents and connected me with so many great artist and friends. Hip-Hop and music saved my life.”

“I wanna be able to do that for someone someday, I wanna use my voice to create music for everybody. I’ve been working up to this moment for a while and this is my first big release as I go on a run.”

We have added New Kid on the Block to our New Music Spotlight playlist and have been immersing ourselves in Yung Papi Bonito‘s wider discography including WDF and Came a Long Way.

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