YBS Skola is a fast-rising Baltimore recording artist with major co-signs from multi-platinum Atlantic Records recording artist Meek Mill. Back by the majors, and with industry executives closely watching, Skola releases his defining moment album, titled, Minor Setback.

Minor Setback is a nine-track project that tells the ups and downs of an up-and-coming artist in the most dangerous streets in America. A survivor, YBS Skola details the experience of living the life from the perks to the serious consequences and then some. It's an open letter to himself that fans will gravitate to instantly.

YBS Skola quickly caught the attention of newfound fans outside of the DMV with his hit single, "Blow A Bag". Featured on the new project, the hit lead into other breakout cuts like "Making Moves" and "Communicating". Returning the new artist to his early success that was shortly derailed due to life lessons that he felt were necessary to make the compelling project that Minor Setback is.

"I needed to feel this pain," says YBS Skola. "I needed to go through this. I'm still the only hope mane, just a minor setback for a major comeback. I’m coming back better than when I left. You can’t find this swag anywhere. I’m the chosen one."

No co-signs needed, on the project, Skola stays close to home with guest spots from several notable mentions from around the block like NFL Vicky, 3 Glizzy, Young Moose, and Nell.

Stream the new album below on Spotify.

Along with telling personal trauma, the album showcases YBS Skola phenomenal lyricism that mixes street lingo and intellectual dialog. A storyteller, he has the ability to grab our attention with his emotions and serious tone. Convincing, YBS Skola keeps you intrigued and like a fiend, addicted to every word he raps.

Baltimore has seen its fair share of hitmakers come out of the drug-infested area, for example, Mario, Shordie Shordie and Bossman. In the past, 50 Cent idolized the area for its harsh reality on "A Baltimore Love Thing," off his diamond-selling LP, The Massacre. YBS Skola will be a name that we will be seeing for years to come on the top of the charts.

Stay tuned.