Over the past year, YLA has been hinting that the EP was nearly complete but held back on announcing an official release date— until now. After much anticipation, artist YLA Howe has officially announced the release date for his EP, The Flame (Chapter 7), set to drop on December 6, 2024. While the exact track count is still under wraps, a comment from YLA hints that “this is my biggest project yet,” suggesting it will surpass his previous EP, Middle Seat, in scope and ambition.
With The Flame, YLA appears to be diving into a more introspective, personal side of his music. His recently released single, “INTRODUCED ME,” offers a taste of what’s to come, as he opens up about his struggles with anxiety, insecurities, and his desire to feel like himself again. With INTRODUCED ME confirmed as the opening track, the EP is set to be his most lyrically intense and vulnerable work yet.
However, timing is everything in the music industry. So, is YLA Howe ready to release a project of this scale? This year alone, he’s gained millions of streams, reached nearly 400K monthly listeners, sold out Philly’s renowned Warehouse on Watts, and is rumored to have signed with a major industry powerhouse. Do you think he’s ready to take over?
