About
Yak Ballz has a new record called Scifentology II OUT RIGHT NOW!
Blessed with one of the most charmingly confident and unique flows on the planet, Manhattan-born, Queens-raised MC Yak Ballz
has been a staple in the underground scene since he arrived in '99 by way of Bobbito Garcia of the infamous Stretch and Bobbito
NY based radio show. Born Yashar Zadeh to Persian-Iranian immigrants, Yak was raised in Flushing Queens and at the young age
of 18 he began his journey through the grueling matrix of the underground. He put out his first 12" vinyl record through Bobbito's
Fondle'm Records in 2000 and received an astounding response during the tail end of late 90's independent hip hop boom. With
his ear to the street, Definitive Jux honcho El-P sought after Yak's fresh new talent and offered him a12-inch opportunity
on the his then brand new Definitive Jux imprint. Yak obliged and released The Freakshow 12-inch vinyl single, which would
later become a cult classic on the Definitive Jux Presents II compilation CD. In 2004 Yak released his own full length solo
effort, My Claim on Eastern Conference records and received critical acclaim for his heartfelt lyrics, dramatic beat selection,
and energetic delivery. Since then he has appeared and shined on a slew of material from mixtapes, label compilations, as
well as solo efforts from his Weathermen conglomerates; El-P, Cage, Aesop Rock, TameOne, Camu Tao, and Breezely Brewin. Yak
is an original member of the Weathermen supergroup as his inspiring lyrics have earned him such merit. The last two years
have found Yak touring heavily with the likes of Aesop Rock, Murs, EL-P, Mr. Lif, and Cage playing shows throughout the country
and abroad while commanding crowds with his memorable stage show. Promoting his brand new album, Scifentology II on Indie
label, FloSpot Records, the future is looking bright for this young star as he continues on his path leaving a trail blazing
behind him wherever he is seen.
