The dance of the elephant and the centipede symbolizes the balance between the powerful and the intricate, the primal and the cerebral. Yugen Blakrok’s music navigates this duality, blending raw energy with intellectual depth. Her lyrical prowess and sonic experimentation challenge the listener to expand their perspectives and embrace the complexities of the human experience. This artistic vision reflects a refusal to conform, a commitment to authenticity, and a desire to illuminate the unseen realms that shape our world.
A sorceress who casts hexes with words and sound waves, Yugen Blakrok emerges from the smoke filled dungeons of rap… Growing up in the Eastern Cape and influenced by the political/militant and spiritual aspects of Hip-Hop, her music is firmly rooted in the mind-set of the 90’s, a deep lyrical and audio odyssey into the world around us, both seen and unseen. The concept explores the fire, drive and tenacity it takes to go against the grain and to trust in one’s vision. Defining self on one’s own terms and honouring the past and experiences that have brought you to the present moment. The visual represents an expression of controlled chaos. The dance of the elephant and the centipede.