Yhapojj | |
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| Born | Jamareuan Macaiah Jones (2003-07-09) July 9, 2003 |
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Jamareuan Macaiah Jones (born July 9, 2003), known professionally as Yhapojj (stylized as YhapoJJ), is an American rapper and songwriter.23
Biography
Jones was born July 9, 2003,4 in Huntsville, Alabama. He began his career freestyling during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.5 The first part of his stage name, "Yhapo," stands for "Young Hearts Ascend Past Orbit", as stated in an interview with Breativity.6 In November 2023, he released the EP Evolution of Xur.7 In December 2023, with Xaviersobased and Nettspend, Jones caused a mini-riot at the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan.8
In May 2024, he released P.S. Fuck You. The album contained one feature, Lil Tony,9 on the song "Sswerve Geeked".10 In November, he released the EP Before T.L.Y. prior to the album115 No Ceiling in December.12
Artistry and influences
Jones cites Michael Jackson's Thriller as an influence. He is also a fan of The Twilight Saga. Other influences include Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Isley Brothers, Lil' O, Z-Ro, UGK, Miley Cyrus, Lil B, OG Maco and Anquette.13
Jones' songs depict himself as a fictional wolf named Xur.7 He uses similar vocal tricks to that of ILoveMakonnen.4 He also, as described by a HotNewHipHop writer, an "unconventional auto-tuned delivery and off-beat rapping".5
Discography
Studio albums
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| Love Thy Enemies |
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| When Angels Cry |
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| Gossip Girl |
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| P.S. Fuck You |
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Deluxe albums
| Title | Album details |
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| When Angels Cry (Deluxe) |
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| P.S. Fuck You Deluxe |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Album details |
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| SSETTIWORLD |
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| Before T.L.Y. |
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Extended Plays
| Title | Album details |
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| SlimeStories |
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| We Love Yhapo! |
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| Yhap Birthday EP |
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| Yiix Yhap |
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| Yiix Yhap DELUXE |
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| Pluto |
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| Evolution of Xur |
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| YhapEndOfYear Classic Remix |
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| MODE |
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| Mode Pt.2 |
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| A New Genre |
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| Happy 21st Birthday Yhap! |
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| No Ceilings |
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Collaborative EPs
| Title | Album details |
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| Yhaposobased with Xaviersobased |
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| D-Generation X with hhhcra |
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| D-Generation X2 with hhhcra |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Spazz" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Slime Anthem" | ||
| "Hood Muslim" | ||
| "30slimez" | ||
| "Grapeness" | ||
| "Take Him Out" (featuring Izaya Tiji) |
2021 | |
| "F My Potna" | ||
| "Hoes Love SSwords" | ||
| "I'm Not Carti" | ||
| "SSisters" | ||
| "When I'm Crying" | 2022 | |
| "Ultra Instinct Yhap" | ||
| "SStay Away From Me" | ||
| "Who Killed Kenny?" | ||
| "Tummy Ache" | ||
| "Pray 4 Mehikko" | ||
| "Winningg" | ||
| "KungPow The Trilogy" | ||
| "KamiKaze" | ||
| "Gun Em Down" | ||
| "Neva" | 2023 | |
| "One Love" | ||
| "Hurt My Feelings" | ||
| "Free Top SShotta" | ||
| "Hookup" | ||
| "Ily" | ||
| "Bubbles" | ||
| "hope ulike me" | 2024 | |
| "Make Sum Noise" | ||
| "SSuperman" (featuring PercShawty) | ||
| "SSwerve Geeked" (with Lil Tony Official) |
P.S. Fuck You | |
| "Fly" | ||
| "Flock"14 | Non-album singles | |
| "Moshpit" (featuring Nino Paid) | ||
| "I'm Da 1ne"15 | ||
| "Patchmade" | ||
| "Yelda" |
References
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - Lindert, Hattie (March 14, 2024). "Xaviersobased, Nettspend, Yhapojj: Underground Rap Is Extremely Online". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 31, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- "Yhapojj - Happy 21st Birthday Yhap! Lyrics and Tracklist". Genius. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- "Artist To Watch: Yhapojj". Stereogum. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- Horvath, Zachary (August 26, 2024). "Yhapojj Drops Off Precursing EP "Before T.L.Y."". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- "Yhapojj Dropping New Album Pluto, Getting in Car Crash, Ilovemakonnen, Sign to Label" (video). Breativity. May 15, 2023. Archived from the original on January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2025 – via YouTube.
- "How Yhapojj Went From Local Artist to Shutting Down Venues". 1202. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- Press-Reynolds, Kieran (April 30, 2024). "THE FACE's guide to the American rap underground". The Face. Archived from the original on July 6, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- Horvath, Zachary (May 15, 2024). "Yhapojj Delivers His Anticipated Album "P.S. F*** You"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- Horvath, Zachary (April 22, 2024). "Yhapojj & Lil Tony Official Team Up For Melodic Cut "SSwerve Geeked"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- Strauss, Matthew (November 20, 2024). "YhapoJJ Drops New Project Before T.L.Y." Pitchfork. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- Andrews, Elias (May 15, 2024). "Yhapojj Channels His Emotions On Colorful New Album "No Ceilings"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- Lesuer, Mike (May 10, 2024). "Yhapojj's Influences Playlist". FLOOD. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- "yhapojj – "Flock"". Stereogum. Stereogum Media. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- "yhapojj – "Im Da 1ne"". Stereogum. Stereogum Media. Retrieved February 24, 2026.