Overview

B Young is a 27-year-old British rapper and songwriter hailing from London, UK. His unique blend of hip-hop and afro-swing have made him one of the most promising new artists in the UK rap scene. He is best known for his hit singles “Jumanji” and “079ME”, as well as his collaborations with other UK rap stars such as Fredo, Tion Wayne, and Lotto Boyzz.

Early Life

B Young was born in London in 1993. He grew up in a musical family, with both his parents being musicians. His father was a jazz saxophonist and his mother was a soul singer. From an early age, he was exposed to music from various genres and he started writing rhymes at the age of nine. His parents encouraged him to pursue music and he soon started performing at local shows.

Career

B Young released his debut single “Jumanji” in 2017, which quickly became a hit in the UK. The single peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and earned him an appearance on BBC Radio 1Xtra's Fire in the Booth segment. He followed up with “079ME” in 2018, which also became a hit in the UK. He has since released several other singles and has collaborated with other prominent UK rappers such as Fredo, Tion Wayne, and Lotto Boyzz. He has also toured extensively throughout Europe, playing shows in France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and more.

Influences

B Young cites artists such as Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake as some of his biggest influences. He also draws inspiration from afrobeats artists such as Fela Kuti and Wizkid.

Discography

B Young has released several singles over the course of his career including: “Jumanji” (2017), “079ME” (2018), “24/7” (2019), “No Don” (2019), “Money Right” (2020). He has also collaborated with various other UK rappers on tracks such as “My Town” with Tion Wayne and “Lil Bit” with Fredo.

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