South West London rapper, songwriter, and visual creative AyHay has returned with the release of his long-awaited debut album entitled WAIT

The eight-track offering showcases his unique approach to music, pulling inspiration from the melodic side of U.S. Trap alongside a kaleidoscope of differing UK and U.S. rap flows to create something that is uniquely his own. Known for his diverse flows, witty bars (that can range from the deeply real to the completely absurd), hard-hitting trap beats, catchy hooks, and of course his spiral earrings AyHay’s music has resonated around the globe resulting in nearly 200K streams on Spotify alone.

This debut LP has been in the works for some time and it was this wait’ which inspired the title. Dropped on somewhat on a whim during the lockdown, the album represents a new chapter for the artist who has once again teamed up with Columbus (Ohio) producer SLeh, with help from featured artists VI Seconds, Kryciz, Charlotte Terry and Festo K. With the album, AyHay and SLeh have delivered an exciting banger filled project, packed full of stark and synth-led sounds to accompany AyHay’s eclectic flow.

Speaking of the collab and its inspiration on the cover art AyHay explains:

“I wanted the album cover to reflect the cold, eerily bright soundtrack that SLeh and myself created to immerse the listener into our world”.

This follows previous release, the jaw-dropping music video for ‘OMG’, this stunning self-directed video was shot in Bangkok in the abandoned Ghost Tower’ and provides a glimpse into AyHay’s creative flair. There’s also a brand new music video for ‘Don’t Hit My Line’ in the works, due out in May.

AyHay first become known to the hip hop scene after he featured in a Team Backpack cypher, showcasing his bars to US crowds whilst on tour. Other rappers to have graced the Team Backpack platform include; CyHi The Prince (Kanye West’s G.O.O.D label), Joell Ortiz (Slaughterhouse and Eminem’s Shady Records), KYLE (iSpy with Lil Yatchy), Hopsin and Dizzy Wright. His previous release ‘On My Life’ was championed by media such as RESPECT Mag who described him as,

“Definitely someone to watch – I’m personally amazed by his versatility”.

AyHay – Wait via iTunes/Spotify

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