With beautiful lyrics, smooth melodies and tasteful harmonies, Veronica brings listeners into a peaceful place to take a deep breath and let the song carry us.

You're Mine

Reflection

YouthBuild Philadelphia's second album gives you the full range of emotions you would expect from a project entitled "Love/Lost." From Shay C's delicate but powerful "I Love You So Much," to the cutting depth of Rose's "Love/Lost Interlude," and John Soto's "Times We Had," you'll be feeling the loss but learning to love yourself through it. Nowhere is this message more clear than on Marisol Latorre's ode to moving on "Bye Boy." To help you even more along the way are "TPN," from Philly's next up-and-comer Starr, the turn-up anthem "Level Up" collaboration, and Vocab Vulture's epic "Crowned with Victory." This album takes you there and back again, and drips with talent every step of the way.

Boy Bye (Marisol Latorre)

For her debut single, Kue shows off her vocal prowess and gift for songwriting as she shares her desires for a healthier form of love over a custom beat from producer Rolled Gold.

Kue - Love Thats Mine

Ziglane blesses our album with a freestyle announcing his presence on the scene and his plans to be here to stay.

Ziglane- Watch Me

Brizz takes us back to Hip-Hop's early days alongside mentor Jeide Eightrack - "ain't nobody living by the code no more."

Brizz - Deception

Kyo has it all: melodies, flows, lyrics, swagger, period.

Kyo- Letter To My Ex

"She Desires" is Kesce hitting a romantic note over a brilliant sample chop from producer DOMA, with beautiful vocals and a beat that will get you out your seat.

Kesce- She Desires (prod. by DOMA)

Yn Geez keeps it all the way real, placing himself firmly in the vein of Philly heavy hitters like Meek Mill and Kur. Alongside producer Meeeely, he shows why they both might be Philly's next up.

Yn Geez- Take It (prod. by Meeeely)

Nxesh's contribution to the Girard College album is arguably the most honest and courageous track featured - with perfectly crafted melodies and lyrics that can hold you down in tough times.

Nxesh- Stupid Boy

In the words of mentor Troi Lauren- "Light" is built around "the best line of 2019." Mbornie's lyrics and ear for harmony and melody create a song that is truly more of an experience, and will leave you in a different place than where you started.

Mbornie- Light

Lay takes another step to claiming her spot as Philly's next up- combining her ear for catchy melodies with hard-hitting but inspirational lyrics, and always keeping it real 1000 percent. In all honesty, watch out for her.

Lay- Choices

The AYA Project is an afterschool program in Philadelphia giving high school students the chance to work with local artists in a collaborative process of songwriting and recording. All of the songs here were written and performed by young people between the ages of 15 and 17. For more information, please visit our website.

AYA Project Philadelphia

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