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YNG MARTYR
reclaims the yard with
trap-infused take on
KELIS’
iconic hit
‘MILKSHAKES’
Listen HERE
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PHOTOGRAPHER CREDIT: RACHAEL VOWLES
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With over 350 million streams to his name, YNG Martyr reinforces his rep as one of Australia’s most fearless rap innovators with ‘Milkshakes’, a slick, high-energy flip of Kelis’ cult classic that bridges Y2K nostalgia and new-wave trap energy, out Friday, November 14.
Inspired in a flash of cosmic timing during a late-night snack run in LA, ‘Milkshakes’ fuses YNG’s razor-sharp, unapologetic flow with the raw, hyper-charged energy of the original track, bringing a fresh and ferocious new edge to a cultural staple. The result is a track that feels both nostalgic and boldly future-facing; a statement from an artist rewriting the rules in real time.
“Me and my producer Tate had been in the studio for hours trying to flip a nostalgic childhood hit into something gritty with Detroit drums,” YNG Martyr shares. “Nothing was hitting, so we took a break and walked to 7-Eleven in LA. As soon as the doors opened, ‘Milkshake’ by Kelis started playing. We just looked at each other like, ‘Yeah, that’s the one.’ The whole song from there was basically a freestyle – just me locking in and letting it all spill out. That’s what makes Milkshakes feel so raw.”
Hailing from Townsville, Queensland, YNG Martyr built his movement from the ground up – carving out a global presence in rap long before his hometown even had a scene to support it. With early inspiration from deep-cut SoundCloud and Bandcamp artists, his sonic DNA blends jerk, rage, and new-wave experimental rap with the storytelling pedigree of Mac Miller and Earl Sweatshirt.
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“I realised early on I wouldn’t make a dent locally, so I built my fanbase overseas in the US and Europe. Mac and Earl set the bar for me lyrically – those are big shoes to fill. Good thing I’m a size 14.”
YNG Martyr’s global footprint is undeniable – from touring across the UK, EU and US and sharing stages with Iann Dior and DC the Don, to appearances at Spilt Milk, Falls Festival, and SXSW. His influence has also crossed into pop culture and sports, penning ‘Still Humble’ for WWE champion Logan Paul, now one of the most recognisable theme songs in wrestling.
From underground buzz to global takeover, YNG Martyr’s run speaks for itself – ‘Nike Ticks’ storming past 90 million streams, ‘BURR’ lighting up TikTok with 265k creations, and ‘GLEAMING’ has been making noise worldwide, its slick production and emotional punch turning first-time listeners into instant fans.
Through his fearless experimentation, YNG Martyr continues to dominate the underground while carving a global lane entirely his own.
Listen to ‘MILKSHAKES’ – HERE
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