The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Wake Up Call is a mixtape by Tokyo Yaw which embodies the concept of understanding the moment and choosing to embrace it. Originally recorded and released in 2014 under the moniker Jv$tWu, it uses pure hip-hop elements, spacey beats, and catchy melodies to detail Yaw's life and times during this period.

#WakeUpCall

#BadNews (Ft. Kool & Petie Crack)

The Cloud

Colors

When September Ends (Bonus)

Forever Yours (prod. by Thvrsdy)

Open Letters (Ft. Jus Spoken)

Q & A (Ft. Collin Kaepernick)

New Life Art

Intermission

Manhattan Beach Freestyles (prod by Sevntnth)*

Taking Flight (Ft. Jus Spoken) (prod by Sevntnth)*

Learning To Have Fun

"In the House" by Tokyo Yaw is a raw, witty, and relatable time capsule of the 2020 pandemic. Written and performed during lockdown, the track captures the cabin fever, confusion, and surreal humor of quarantine life. Over a playful yet reflective beat, Tokyo Yaw narrates the daily realities of being stuck inside — from working remotely and rationing wine, to online gaming, Zoom parties, and endless news cycles.
The lyrics touch on frustrations many felt, like delayed deliveries, long store lines, and the national debates around testing and reopening. At the same time, Yaw injects clever humor and cultural references, painting vivid scenes of sweatpants worn for days, Fortnite marathons, and the infamous toilet paper shortages.
With its catchy hook — “I’m in the house, coronavirus trying to get me” — the track balances lighthearted comedy with sharp social commentary, embodying the resilience and creativity that emerged during a moment of global uncertainty. In the House isn’t just a song, it’s a soundtrack to quarantine life — a reminder of the ways we coped, connected, and stayed human in isolation.

In the House

Sorry, I've been away; 
Sorry, I've been distant; 
Sorry, I'll do better.
- Yaw

Pull Up (prod by. Lucid Soundz)

Tokyo Yaw is a U.S.A. based Ghanaian recording artist, songwriter, and producer. Possessing an innate curiosity for the world around him, Yaw transmutes life experiences towards the creation of songs that exist in a world that refuses definition. His music is an eclectic fusion of rap, pop, and jazz elements all combining to form something greater than the sum of its parts.

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