West Auckland, New Zealand — For over a decade, underground hip-hop artist 4Sayken has built his name on speed, grit, and truth. Known across West Auckland for his chopper-style flow and raw storytelling, he’s never been one to separate music from real life. But nothing in his journey compares to what led to his latest release, “Presumed Guilty.”
Before the headlines, before the courtroom, there was simply an artist grinding his way through the underground scene—sharing stages with names like Tech N9ne, Rittz, Obie Trice, Merkules, Necro, and Mobb Deep. His reputation grew steadily, built not on hype but on consistency and authenticity.
Then everything changed.
A Fight Beyond Music
In recent years, 4Sayken found himself facing the unimaginable—spending two years behind bars alongside his father and younger brother, all fighting a murder charge they insisted they did not commit.
Life inside was only part of the struggle. Outside, his family endured devastating loss, including a house fire that left them without a home. Bail was denied again and again. The system moved slowly, but the pressure built quickly.
In that environment, music stopped being just passion. It became survival.
The Decision That Defined Everything
Just before trial, a deal was placed on the table—one that could have ended it all quietly. If his father pleaded guilty, 4Sayken and his brother would walk free.
It was a moment that could break most people.
They refused.
Choosing to stand by their truth, the family fought the case together in court—and won.
“Presumed Guilty”: A Story Turned Into Sound
Written during his time in prison, “Presumed Guilty” carries the weight of those years in every line. The track doesn’t dramatize the experience—it documents it.
There’s anger, reflection, and resilience woven into the lyrics. The hook pulls listeners into a mindset shaped by isolation, pressure, and the constant need to stay mentally strong.
This isn’t just another underground release. It’s a record built on lived experience—something that can’t be replicated or manufactured.
A Second Chance, A New Chapter
Now free, 4Sayken returns with a renewed sense of purpose.
“This is my second chance at life, and this music will be my legacy. I’m putting everything into it now.”
“Presumed Guilty” is more than a comeback—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. It also sets the tone for his upcoming project, From the Prison Cells, which is expected to drop on all major platforms.
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