T.R.U. Tunez R Us

An Orlando native dripping with moxie and attitude, Sea Yung is a force to be reckoned with. She’s confident - not only in her looks, but in her skills as well - as she very well should be, since she spits quick-wittedly with sharp jabs at anyone that may attempt to block her shot. Although Sea can be cutthroat in her rhymes, she’s not as intimidating as one might assume from her music; she’s a kind person who’s all for uplifting others instead of stepping on them to reach the top.

I discovered Sea Yung at a local show, The Set It Off Showcase, featuring an all female rapper line up. I’m always interested in local shows to discover new talent in the city, and to support others I already found, but the idea of an all girls showcase was just too enticing to not attend. The show was amazing, the energy in the room was so warm and welcoming. I was in a room full of people I didn’t really know - with the exception of a few - but I felt so comfortable, like I belonged with them all. Every artist I saw that night was talented, each with their own flare that made them special. But from her fire look to her spunky vibe, Sea instantly drew me in, so much that I had to move to the very front of the room to see her in action.  And as quickly as Sea sparked my attention, she made sure to keep it, mine and everyone else in the room. Her energy was wild, she had the entire crowd vining with her as if they all already knew her and came out just for her. After seeing her take that stage and make it her own, I instantly knew I had to feature her.

As much as I know Sea Yung will soon take over with her distinct swagger and savvy bars, she knows it more than anyone. Her lyrics are packed with as much confidence as they are cleverness, one of my favorites being “I may have to set the tone, call me Laura Mercier,” a reference anyone who uses makeup easily caught like “AYE!” From the same song “They Know Me,” she finishes out the punchy track with “I’m an icy bitch, they know me!”, ensuring that if you don’t know who she is already, you surely do now and you won’t forget it. 

Despite being a talented artist, Sea has admitted that she’s still a rookie with about a year’s time under her belt. It’s crazy to believe within a year she has built up such an image for herself, and is so sure to who she is as an artist already. If Sea Yung can do everything she has done and then some within the next year, undoubtedly she’ll be the next big thing. If you aren’t a fan yet, you best hop on now before you miss out on her next big move. I hope to see Sea flourish and grow into the phenomena I know she will soon be.