Yoko shifts into third with Sativa!

September 2, 2025

Yoko unveils the third episode of his freestyle series Sativa, a saga that first pushed him into the spotlight. Sativa, named after a strain of weed, has become one of his artistic trademarks. Back when Sativa 2 dropped, the young rapper from Sarcelles—instantly recognizable with a parrot perched on his left shoulder—hadn’t yet signed with Morning Glory. With his razor-sharp flow and lyrics already honed beyond his years, he caught the eye of DJ Bellek, who officially brought him into the camp with the track Métal froid. Since then, Yoko has rolled out a string of standout releases, from cinematic videos like Jamel and Comme d’habitude to a notable collaboration with 2 Mètres. His pen remains incisive, carrying that raw edge that defines his style.

With Sativa 3, he takes things up a gear, delivering a straight-up rap cut.

Yoko shifts into third with Sativa!

The beat for this new chapter comes courtesy of DJ Bellek and Heerbeats. An essential figure on the scene, the brother of DJ Kore and head of Morning Glory continues to nurture some of today’s most promising talents, including Bag Jeune B, Yoko, Zé, and Favé. As for Heerbeats, he has established himself as one of the label’s key sound architects, credited on heavy-hitting tracks like Ben Wallace by Bag Jeune B, Freestyle signature by Zé, Européenne by Decimo, and the heavyweight collab ZKR x Freeze Corleone on Beterbiev. Together, they’ve crafted a raw production, built to let Yoko fire off his cutting punchlines.

And if rap doesn’t pay, I’ll settle down on a bus like Rosa

A direct nod to Rosa Parks, the iconic figure of the U.S. civil rights movement who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in the 1950s. It’s a bold and original reference from Yoko, where others would simply drop names like Pablo or Manny.

I pull up at your place, make the old heads cross

With a driven, hard-hitting flow, Yoko packs Sativa 3 with the raw energy of a freestyle rooted in his environment. The video, shot mostly in his neighborhood with a few sequences inside a library, was directed by Le Clown, his long-time collaborator behind the visuals for Sativa 2, Comme d’habitude, and Jamel.