Haron Yosef and KHEYZINE have teamed up for an intense, hard-hitting album, Leisure For The Wicked. Yosef brings razor-sharp rhymes, while KHEYZINE handles all production duties, crafting a soundscape that fuses old-school grit with contemporary flair. The result is an underground hip‑hop gem that rewards close listening.
Haron Yosef — The Voice Behind the Bars
Emerging in the underground Hip-Hop scene, Haron Yosef consistently delivers dense lyrical content. His previous album, Bless The Brave, dropped on October 10, 2023, spanning 20 tracks and showcasing Yosef’s storytelling prowess. Continuing his momentum, Yosef put out The Shadow Realm in September 2024, a collaboration with Bop Phrases, followed by Runnenth Over Cup, Mount Narco, and Blud Fa Blud, securing his reputation as a prolific underground artisan.
On Leisure For The Wicked, Yosef maintains his signature balance: introspective verses anchored by confident swagger. Standout tracks like “Pass Time,” “Art Exhibit,” and the visceral “War Zone” showcase his ability to blend imagery with emotion. Notably, “War Zone” appears both as a single and on the Folded Waffle blog, affirming its raw power and resonance.
KHEYZINE — Precision Beats, Cinematic Sound
Behind the boards, KHEYZINE crafts a moody, textured backdrop that heightens Yosef’s lyricism. Operating under the alias @kheyzine_ala_prod on Instagram, he unveiled Leisure For The Wicked with striking artwork and production announcements.
KHEYZINE has previously provided beats for artists like KUTZ DIEGO & KHEYZINE’s 2022 The Melieu, cementing his reputation as a refined beatmaker from Bordeaux, France KHEYZINE. Notably, SpitFireHipHop.com has featured KHEYZINE’s work, reinforcing his pedigree in the underground beatmaking community.
The production on Leisure For The Wicked blends dusty samples, layered percussion, and cinematic textures. Each beat, from hard-hitting drums to eerie piano loops, complements Yosef’s varied flow, creating a cohesive sonic narrative.
Yosef and KHEYZINE’s collaborative synergy is immediate. Tracks like “Art Exhibit” showcase this seamless exchange; Yosef’s vivid imagery rides effortlessly over KHEYZINE’s moody soundscape. The closing track “Pass Time” slows things down and allows for introspection, wrapping the project in a reflective haze.
Although they fly under the mainstream radar, Yosef and KHEYZINE’s catalog is growing fast among indie Hip‑Hop consumers. As KHEYZINE continues to receive accolades, from SpitFireHipHop.com features to consistent Bandcamp releases, the duo’s reach looks set to broaden.
