With almost a decade of solid hits under his belt – as a rapper, singer and songwriter, many will
be shocked to discover that it has been almost five years since Ycee’s last project and three
and a half years since his last hiatus. While it may seem difficult to wrap one’s head around, this
album, in its dual parts and its entirety, couldn’t have come at a better time.
OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND VOL 1 is a recalibration of Ycee into his most complete form
yet. An evolved, self-aware, genre-fluid artist entering his most intentional creative era, where
legacy, growth, and sound maturity converge.
The album presents a palate cleanser, a breather that the industry needs. YCee reflects on that
journey while embracing the person he has become. Structured across two distinct sides, the
project showcases both dimensions of YCee's artistry.
The album offers its listeners a feel-good journey. Side A leans into Hip-Hop, the music is
energetic, laced with exciting verses and the confidence of someone who understands both the
rewards and costs of success, while Side B leans into a more melodic and emotional space.
Providing a more introspective side as he reflects on complicated relationships, confronts
heartbreak and finds comfort in love.
Together, both sides of the album create a complete picture of YCee today, a musician
comfortable with both confidence and vulnerability, success and uncertainty.
When people say, "I miss the old YCee," the artist wants you to remember that growth is non-
negotiable. His twenties gave way to something else, new corners, new pressures, new clarity.
“Chase your dreams and conquer your goals, but refuse to be defined by your work or
identified solely by your career.” Ycee says, “This album is about where I am today.”
OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND VOL 1 is living proof that evolution is the point.
