Truly good music, regardless of genre, finds its own level. It can’t be denied. It can’t even be defined, really, because it defies category and shuns labels. And when it’s really good, it not only connects with listeners where they are, but it leads them in a bold, new direction. Indeed, it puts them on a path to the future. For Grand Hustle artist Yung LA, being “futuristic” is a way of life.
“Its all about individuality with me,” says the 22-year-old rapper born Leland Austin (thus the “LA” in his handle). “I’m a...