Yung Senju, a 19-year-old rapper, producer, and Atlanta native, has recently released his independent debut LP, Blackman Wunderlan, on all streaming platforms. The 12-track album, released on Friday, April 28, depicts the life of a young black man in America as Senju shares his personal experiences and circumstances while growing up in Atlanta, Georgia.

Blackman Wunderlan explores various poignant and critical themes throughout its tracklist. In “The Huud Shtrayt,” Senju reflects on the challenges of growing up in neighborhoods filled with gang violence and impossible situations. At the same time, “Father Figures” finds Senju pondering his relationship with his stepfather and lamenting the lack of a father figure throughout his childhood. On the album’s lead single, “Urgent-C,” Senju speaks candidly about the dangerous reality of being a Black man in America, faced with police brutality, violence, and economic disparity.

Throughout the album, Senju collaborates with frequent collaborators, including fellow emcees Tavi, Kimbv Sauce and Ashiya Pugh, all of whom comprise the New Orleans-based rap group Company 4. The album also features artists such as Aniya Teno, Ser Armani, Ahnia Leary, and Kupid. One of the album’s notable tracks is “She Roll Up,” a smoking anthem crafted around an iconic sample of Ronnie Foster’s “Mystic Brew,” which has been used on many classic hip hop records, including J. Cole‘s “Forbidden Fruit” and A Tribe Called Quest‘s “Electric Relaxation.”

Production on the album comes from Senju himself, along with North Carolina-based producer Marion Menelli a.k.a Buddy. The album has garnered over 500,000 streams in its first week, propelling Yung Senju to new heights. Blackman Wunderlan is now available on all streaming platforms. Yung Senju has made a strong debut with this album, using his music to express his struggles and experiences while bringing attention to critical societal issues that need to be addressed.