Yak Ballz – Scifentology II – Interview
The rap world needs more emissaries like Yak Ballz. Articulate, educated, dedicated and innovative, Yak, born Yashar Zadeh, has spent nearly ten years in the game. Packing a track record which speaks volumes more than an inflated ego ever could, the NYC native is ready establish his residency as one of hip-hop?s next heavy-hitters.
Born to Persian-Iranian immigrants and brought up in Flushing, Queens, Yak Ballz caught his first break in 1999, after appearing on the Stretch [Armstrong] and Bobbito [Garcia] show, which had already showcased legends like Big L, Kool Keith, and Large Professor. The following year, a 12? release on Bobbito?s Fondle ?Em label amplified the hype surrounding the acerbic-tongued upstart, which subsequently opened doors at both Eastern Conference, and Definitive Jux records. With a slew of releases now under his belt, including three well-received full-lengths: My Claim, Scifentology, and his latest, Scifentology II, the True City Killer is poised to become your new favorite artist.
Yak?s chameleonic lyricism feels just as comfortable on hooks or extended verses as it does on bouncy or dissonant instrumentals, and it is this snap-inducing flow that has netted him a cult following. By catching the attention of URB and Rolling Stone magazines, collaborating with a gamut of artists (most notably super-group The Weathermen), and spearheading Scifen Apparel, he has guaranteed his presence in rap?s posterity. Here is a brief peek into his agenda.
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