Look Out, CyHi's Coming

CyHi Da Prynce - sometimes aka Prince CyHi - is one of my favorite up and coming young rappers. You might know him from his big time cameo last year on Kanye West's "So Appalled," but he's got a lot more than that going for him. He's one of just over a dozen rappers signed to Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music label, alongside names like Mos Def, Clipse's Pusha T, Common, and Kid Cudi. CyHi hasn't gotten the same amount of hype as some of his label-mates, but I suspect that will change in the near future. His flow has a raspy snarl that is really distinctive, and his rhymes are tight enough to set him apart from other young guns in the game.

Last year, CyHi dropped the Royal Flush mixtape, which features some of his best (and worst) work to date. In particular, the first track stands out with its ominous and lush beat. CyHi sounds dope over these types of beats; when he raps over autotuned pop he sounds much less important. So hopefully he'll stick the epic stuff and get going. If Kanye's latest is any indication of the direction of the label, CyHi's in good hands.

Five star dishes, different exotic fishes...

CyHi Da Prynce - Ring Bellz (YSI) (filesavr)

CyHi Da Prynce - Sideways (YSI) (filesavr)

Kanye West - So Appalled (YSI) (filesavr)