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New year, new bounce from YLN Foreign & IKASÉ on ‘El Capo’
A clean, upbeat reset after the longest party season of the year
This holiday season felt endless. Christmas celebrations kicked off around December 19–20, rolled into Christmas Eve, dragged through that awkward December 26–27 weekend, and finally peaked on New Year’s Eve. Now it’s suddenly January 2, you’re back at work, and somehow the weekend is already back in sight. Time feels warped, but ‘El Capo’ by YLN Foreign and IKASÉ snaps everything back into focus.
Built on a slick Garage/2-Step rhythm from T₩OTUK, the track feels light on its feet while still hitting hard enough to shake off the post-holiday haze. YLN Foreign glides effortlessly across the beat with his bilingual ability, often spitting bars cleanly between Korean and English that never feel forced. Instead, the momentum keeps it moving forward. IKASÉ matches that energy perfectly, sounding fully locked into the groove.
The video keeps things minimal and effective. Some shots in a DJ studio and street scenes do just enough visually, letting the beat and performances carry the weight. It’s a smart choice for a song this bright with no distractions or overthinking.
If you’re looking for a track that bridges the chaos of the holidays with the optimism of a fresh year, ‘El Capo’ is it. Press play and step into 2026 properly.
Check out YLN Foreign and IKASÉ’s ‘El Capo’ below.






