Yes-R
High-energy Dutch rap with a melodic, swinging flow and glossy pop production. Perfect for city nights and high-tempo motivation.
High-energy Dutch rap with a melodic, swinging flow and glossy pop production. Perfect for city nights and high-tempo motivation.
Yes-R delivers a quintessential 'Nederhop' experience that bridges the gap between gritty street narratives and polished radio-ready pop. His sound is defined by a distinctive 'swinging' flow, where his syllables bounce off the beat with a playful yet precise rhythmic agility. The production is often bright and synthetic, leaning into the glossy aesthetic of the mid-2000s Dutch hip-hop explosion.
What sets him apart is his ability to maintain a charismatic, approachable persona while showcasing technical rapping skills. Unlike the darker, more aggressive corners of the genre, Yes-R's music often carries an air of optimism and ambition. His tracks frequently feature melodic R&B-influenced choruses that make them instantly catchy, even when the verses dive into more personal or social themes.
Start with his debut 'Mijn Pad' to hear the raw ambition of a young artist finding his voice, or jump into 'Zakenman' for the peak of his commercial, high-gloss sound. It is music designed for movement, whether that is on a dancefloor or during a fast-paced commute through an urban landscape.
Yesser Roshdy (Egyptian Arabic: ياسر رشدي, [jesəɾ ɾoʃdi]; born 2 November 1986), better known by his stage name Yes-R, is a Dutch rapper, singer and television presenter. He was born in Amsterdam, to an Egyptian father, and a Moroccan mother. Before going solo, he was part of the Dutch hip-hop formation D-Men. He has also appeared in the films 'n Beetje Verliefd and Gangsterboys.
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, boom bap (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, sample based (production style)
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); confident, playful, energetic (moods)
Shares pop rap, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style)
Shares studio polished, digital clarity, compressed loud (production style); pop rap, contemporary r&b (subgenres)
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