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Hyde Park, Boston rapper Yung Lano presents "Rose Gold", his latest single release produced by Stoopkid featuring Brooklyn rapper Jay Critch. The song comes on the heels of his most popular 2022 video release "SLIDIN" (watch the video). Also produced by Stoopkid, "SLIDIN" helped the artist gain notoriety by garnering over 1million views on YouTube, thus pushing him to release his next video “Outside” (watch the video). Yung Lano had this to say about "Rose Gold", “I crafted Rose Gold specifically for me and Jay Critch. It's an ode to the streets letting everyone know i've got options and am here to stay. Staying focused is the number one priority. My team believes no one in Boston has commercial rap appeal like me so i'm just playing that part. Everything i rap about is just another day in my life.”
1. What can you tell us about the track "Rose Gold"? What was your inspiration? Thoughts behind the hook? Music video?
Believe it or not I freestyled this whole verse, good ol punching in every couple seconds but the finished product was a vibe. When Critch said he would show love I wanted to give him a record that he typically wouldn't jump on. He loved the hook and TBH at the time the whole 448 team had just purchased Rolex Presidentials and when I say "the whole time I've been thinking about prezzi.. I just swapped out the rolli for my AP" just real life shenanigans.. it wasn't meant for a flex, I was just talkin shit.
2. How has growing up in Hyde Park influenced your style of music?
Fast times most definitely. My brother and I were a wild bunch. Thank god we had a family that tried to keep us off the streets. Growing up watching my father DJ Wallyworld Djing parties and events as a child was super dope. The way he could control the crowd with his music selection and wit. My style is similar to a chameleon. Whatever the sound is, I can craft melodies and flows to it.
3. When did you realize this was the life for you?
Growing up I was always the youngest in the room/streets, getting money. When everyone always tells you you're gonna make it before you even decide to rap, you should start rapping. Besides looking like a rapper I found a passion in creating music. It was a perfect lifestyle fit, allowing me to grow and find my sound. I make the type of music that you wanna hear when you're making money or you just got paid. I'm just here for motivation...
4. Who are you often compared to? why? How do you distinguish yourself from those artists?
I get a lot of Lil Baby and Lil Durk, I don't think I sound like them but i tihnk It's because of my ability to uplift those around me and really help people create a life for themselves. Real leaders lead from the front and those guys really set a great example.
5. What can we expect to see/hear from you in the future as far as new projects?
Expect a new single every month paired with boutique style visuals. Going into the new year I will be going harder than ever with the birth of my son. I have every desire to create a life second to nothing for him. Tunnel vision all 2023. You can expect Yung Lano to be a major player by summer 2023. Big Features on the way!
6. Any shoutouts?
My manager Lucas, my Pops, all of Boston and my partners at 448 the label.
