DJ AB’s “YNS Cypher 2025” has swaggered into existence. Not a gentle arrival, mind you, but more the auditory equivalent of a conquering legion setting up a very loud, very confident camp. This isn't background hum for a Tuesday afternoon; it’s a full-colour, high-decibel assertion from the Northern Nigerian hip-hop vanguard, a yearly planting of the YNS flag. DJ AB, the central current, is...

1. Project Conception and Identity "K-Iai" represents an interesting intersection of nostalgic pop and forward-looking technology. Could you share the story behind your artist name and how you first conceived this specific musical project? The idea for K-Iai came from a lifelong fascination with both technology and creativity. I’ve always been interested in how innovation changes the way we communicate, work, and express ourselves. At the same time,...