Feng, YOLO | Music Lifts

In the 10^th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we’re uplifted by Asian English rapper Feng performing “YOLO.”

Welcome to Music Lifts, featuring songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit; songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity.  Featured songs aren’t genre-specific; songs may or may not be faith-based. The goal is for these songs to make you feel better – be LIFTED to new heights!  So, for the 10^th edition of Music Lifts (2026), we highlight “YOLO” as performed by Feng. 

There is some truth to what Asian English rapper Feng (Travas Alan Feneley) asserts on “YOLO.” Regarding photos, I believe Bad Bunny would co-sign that statement via “DtMF” – Debí Tirar Más Fotos, aka I should have taken more photos.  Also, many of the ‘kids’ love photos and the ‘Gram. But the latter part of the excerpted lyrics of the fourth track from What The Feng is significant, too. That was a mouthful, wasn’t it? Anyway, “YOLO” is a brief record that runs under two minutes, but there’s a lot to like.  Feng penned it while Boxxy produced it.

Mellow, nebulous-sounding synths accompany Feng.  This feels fitting given the driving acronym: You only live once.  The groove is sickening, giving the backdrop more punch.  As for Feng, he is chill put potent in his vocal performance.  “YOLO” begins with the chorus, excerpted earlier.  He concludes, “Life like a sentence, no full stop / It’s a story that will never end / We’re the authors, and we’re Heaven-sent.” Word.  Sandwiched between the choruses is one verse.  “God made me, and he made you too / Walk on a path that feels brand-new,” he raps, and continues, “Don’t be afraid of what comes next / Just do your best.” That is wise, particularly coming from a then 19-year-old.  Feneley has more to say, noting that Rollies aren’t a necessity, and friends over hoes… Oh, and, “Run with your hands in the air, don’t care / Don’t give a F if they stare / Just do you and say a prayer.” Ayy! Short but utterly sweet, Feng gives thoughtful advice on the fun, carefree “YOLO”.  This bite-sized rap cut is a great way to lift one’s spirits and affirm living life to the fullest.

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Feng, YOLO: Music Lifts No. 10 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; DistroKid Records; Emma Bauso, foad shariyati, nappy, Niko Twisty, Victoria Strelka_ph, Wolrider YURTSEVEN from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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