yumiya! on Faith, Korean American Identity & Her New EP
yumiya! grew up singing, not rapping — and years of self-doubt nearly silenced her for good. Then, in early 2024, she Googled “how to write a rap,” wrote her first verse, and everything changed. Two years later, she’s one of the freshest new voices in Christian hip-hop.
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 asked for forgiveness and started speaking in tongues
- Wrestling with social anxiety, fear of man, and fear of rejection — and how God used music to pull her out and use her anyway
- Why she asks her closest friends to check her if she ever gets prideful
- The heart behind her debut EP, Destiny’s Labyrinth, and learning to trust God’s timing over her own
For anyone still waiting on God to reveal their purpose, her story says His timing is worth it.
Watch or listen now. Destiny’s Labyrinth releases October 9.
Fresh Leftovers is part of the Holy Culture network. Holy Culture Radio airs on SiriusXM Channel 140.
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