Summoning Truth: Yaya Bey on Fear, Freedom, and Finding Your Gift

In this intimate discussion, host Kennedy sits down with R&B artist Yaya Bey to discuss her latest album “Do It Afraid” and her artistic journey through challenging times. The conversation explores Yaya’s evolution as an artist following the difficult period surrounding her previous album “Ten Fold” . 

The conversation touches on broader social issues, with Yaya discussing capitalism and misogyny as forces she’s pushing against. She reflects on how the music industry has changed, noting that artists can now connect directly with listeners without needing institutional validation, though she acknowledges the ongoing struggles within current economic realities.

Throughout the conversation, Yaya’s voice emerges as that of an artist committed to authentic expression, using her platform to process personal growth while addressing larger systemic issues through what the host beautifully describes as “truth music.”

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Yaya Bey

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