AK CEEZ x Yung Kenz - The Origins (Mixtape)

“THE ORIGINS” - AK CEEZ & YUNG KENZ DELIVER A POWERFUL DEBUT THAT’S AS RAW AS IT IS RESILIENT.

Scottish rap duo AK CEEZ & Yung Kenz have just released their debut collaborative mixtape The Origins - a bold, self-produced 13-track project that blends lyrical sharpness, emotional storytelling, and cinematic grit. Created by real-life uncle and nephew, the mixtape is a living document of pain, survival, and family legacy - a story told across two generations, one shared voice.

“Two Generations – One Legacy” isn’t a slogan - it’s their truth. Raised in the harsh realities of the North-East of Scotland, they’ve transformed pain into purpose through one of the most emotionally honest UK hip hop debuts in years.

From the fiery opener “Ricochet” to the soul-baring closer “Ascend,” the mixtape explores legacy, mental health, grief, and survival. AK CEEZ brings a veteran presence, producing the entire tape and showcasing his emotional precision on tracks like “Feel It,” “Call Me,” and “Wrote a Letter.” His verses are layered, poetic, and lived in - the voice of a father, a fighter, and a man finding his peace through purpose.

Yung Kenz, just 19, brings the other side of the generational mirror, with a lyrical mastery far beyond his years. His standout solo tracks like “Dark Hearted,” wrestle with isolation, and self-doubt, while “True Diamond” reveals the light still burning beneath the weight. On his latest single “Last Dance,” Kenz finds power in vulnerability, delivering one of the most emotionally resonant performances on the tape.

Their chemistry reaches full force on duo tracks like “Heavy Flows,” “Runaway Train,” and “On The Way Up” - where hunger, brotherhood, and fire-for-fire lyricism take centre stage.

“This is our truth, our healing, our foundation, “we built this from pain - now we’re building a legacy.”

AK CEEZ is a 32-year-old rapper, producer, and single father who turned to music after a life shaped by trauma, loss, and resilience. His nephew Yung Kenz, 19, brings the next wave - emotionally honest, fiercely driven, and ready to rewrite their family’s legacy. Together, they form one of the most authentic and powerful new voices in UK hip hop.