In early 2024, yumiya! had never written a single verse. She typed “how to write a rap” into YouTube and started there. Two years later, she’s one of the most talked-about new voices in Christian hip-hop — and she’ll tell you every bit of it is God.
On this episode of the Fresh Leftovers Radio Show, hosts Legacy the Prince, Queen Lee, and DJ B4EY sit down with the Korean-American artist for her very first interview ever.
In this episode, yumiya! opens up about:
- The supernatural moment at 14 that made her sure God was real — she knelt to ask for forgiveness and started speaking in tongues
- Why she walked away from singing for years, and the self-doubt that silenced her
- How God used music to pull her out of social anxiety, fear of man, and fear of rejection — and chose to use her anyway
- The friends who keep her honest, and why she asks them to check her if she ever gets prideful
- The heart behind her debut EP, Destiny’s Labyrinth, and what it taught her about trusting God’s timing over her own
For anyone still waiting on God to reveal their purpose, yumiya!’s story is a reminder that His timing is worth the wait.
Watch or listen to the full episode now. Destiny’s Labyrinth releases October 9.
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