The next generation of rappers are beginning to take over. Between Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar, Chance and his little brother, its clear that the talent level and competition for these MC’s has never been higher. The bars been raised, along with our expectations. I for one, as an audiophile, musician, and critic, have no time for bad music. So when I stumble upon GREATNESS, I feel the need to share it with y’all.

The LA born rapper known coast to coast as Yanks$ (a.k.a. Papi Yank$, a.k.a. Judge Banks, a.k.a. Joshua Tree) is one of the brightest stars coming up in the game today. With his laid-back, cali style swag, he’s been dominating the microphones and airwaves of New York since his emergence on the scene only a few months ago.

With the kind of music that makes you want to put your seat back, pick your blunt up, and cruise down the coast at 2 mph, at 2 AM, Papi brings some of the smoothest verses you’ve heard in a minute. His positive, feel-good flow can only be described as wavy, and his overarching message of love and RESPECT. separates him from the pack.

Still independently producing, still spittin’ the ill rhymes, still kickin’ it with the homies, Yank$ is a beacon for listeners who appreciate good fuckin’ music. Whether it be the head noddin’ stoner, the ahead-of-the-game hipster, or the hardcore thug, Yank$ is sure to have your rearview mirror vibrating and your head in the clouds. With only four OG tracks to date, the future is bright for this young lyricist, and all of us at RESPECT. are excited to watch him hone his skills even more.

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