After spending the year refining his voice and building new connections, which has seen him collaborate with the likes of Double S and Yung Fume, King Yanz is back as he looks to unveil his latest single, ‘No Favours’. Blending touches of R&B, jazz, and hip-hop, the release is one of the Finnish-Congolese rapper’s most introspective releases to date, showcasing a new level of self-awareness in his writing.
Led by Yanz’s understated voice and unique style, ‘No Favours’ looks to be one of his most quietly compelling tracks yet. Ambient synth rolls give the track a dreamy atmosphere, whilst Yanz’s vocal choices remain subtle yet sure to his signature sound. Its aura comes rooted in R&B, with a hint of hip-hop to bring out its versatile flavours. ‘No Favours’ arrives as a calm, melodic moment of clarity, telling tales of self-worth and defiance in a world clouded by mistrust.
“No Favours came from a place of exhaustion, but also clarity.”
“This song is me acknowledging that. Not everything I have is up for grabs. Not everything I create has to be available. There’s a point where generosity turns into depletion, especially in creative spaces, where the line between collaboration and extraction can get blurry. I’ve had to learn that saying no doesn’t mean closing off, it means staying whole. It’s also a reminder that support isn’t something you earn through output. Real connection has to go both ways.”
Adding, “No Favours is a deeply personal track for me. It’s about energy, boundaries, the cost of always being ‘available,’ and the quiet strength in choosing yourself even when the world expects more.”
About The Artist
King Yanz, born Yannik Kiswamu, is a Finnish-Congolese rapper whose music reflects the many places that have shaped him. Raised between Finland and the UK, King Yanz carries the perspective of a third culture kid, mixing the values he grew up around in the North with UK rap. His Congolese heritage sits in the background of his identity, giving his music its own character. The result is a sound that’s honest, close-up, and open to the many places he comes from.
Splitting his time between Barcelona, London and Helsinki, his approach to music is rooted in authenticity. His lyrics come from real moments, and his sound grows more from collaboration and curiosity than from trends. Yanz moves easily between hip-hop, jazz, funk, and R&B, creating songs that speak as much through feeling as through words. Performing with his band, Yanz & the Kingzmen, an extension of the King Yanz universe. It’s a blend of melodic rap, funk and jazz, creating a space where stories and culture meet.
King Yanz stands at the intersection of Nordic and UK rap, creating a sound that is his own. His music speaks to identity, movement, and belonging, and his voice carries a quiet confidence that has begun to draw attention across Europe’s evolving hip-hop landscape.
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