Up-and-coming R&B singer YK Osiris talks about his new single “Time Goes By,” why he wanted to perform the song live, when the music video will be out, his first EP, his upcoming collaborations with DeJ Loaf and Tyga. His upcoming singles “Woozy” and “Soul Ties” get real about where his relationship status is, how he feels about being an independent artist now, and more!
catrise j
Well, not everyone is a rapper.
YK Osiris
No, I'm not a rapper, although I wish I could rap. Do you know how to rap?
catrise j
You know, if you ever need a feature…
YK Osiris
What's up, it's your boy YK Osiris and you're watching Billboard News
catrise j
Hey everyone, I'm your girl Catrise J here with Billboard News and we've got YK Osiris in the building. How are you?
YK Osiris
Good how are you?
catrise j
I'm fine, I'm lucky you're here.
YK Osiris
I'm lucky to be here.
catrise j
You have exciting news for us, something that will arrive soon. What do you have to share?
YK Osiris
EP coming out.
catrise j
I'm very excited, what's next? What is the title of the EP?
YK Osiris
So I have a couple of functions there. The name I'm still trying to title is, yeah, I'm really trying to piece it together, but I'm sure it'll come soon.
catrise j
That's very exciting. That's why I want to talk about the evolution of your sound and your music. What is this new you?
YK Osiris
It's elevated, so I feel new, I feel great, I just feel like that. I'm back in the studio music space every day making crazy music. I just released “Time Go By.” I just love this space that I'm in now, I love myself, I love my art, I surround myself with the right people, so I love it.
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