You say that you’ve learned about your potential on this album.

It just felt natural because it is natural. But, I try to make music that even if you weren’t paying attention - it would sound of top quality and not seem contrived. If you’ve been paying attention to my career you would’ve seen this coming. I think I’ve sprinkled enough seeds throughout my career to where it’s not such a surprise. Do you think your core fans will understand this album? You mentioned that you didn’t want to alienate your fans. Childhood issues, separations, losing family, fighting demons and all that kind of stuff. “American You” has a more friendly melody but the song is more like ‘Fuck you, too.’ I’ve just been through shit, and I’m just letting it all out. That kind of shit brings something out of me. If you go back to “Pop The Trunk” or one of the really dark gutter Radio Active tracks, Or “Throw It Up” with Marshall - those piano lines are dark. I’m dark, that’s just the nature of me and that’s how I write better songs. And Marshall gave me the green light to do whatever the fuck I needed to do to get that out. VIBE: What sparked the idea for Love Story? VIBE caught up with Yela in New York City’s bustling SoHo section where he discussed his new album, working with Eminem, why he quit social media and much more. Last Tuesday (April 20), Yela released his long awaited follow up album, Love Story. Change is alwyas scary because you don’t want to alienate fans or the people who’ve supported you.” “Also, I’ve learned that people are ready and they’re down for what I have to say. “I learned what I’m capable of,” Yelawoulf tells VIBE.

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