Vas Coleman, better known as his stage name Yung Bans, is an American rapper and songwriter who was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and has also lived in Atlanta, Georgia. Yung Bans began rapping when he was in middle school under the name Ban Boy, or Banboi, but waited until he was in high school to decide he wanted to... read full bio
Yedoye Travis is an Atlanta, Georgia-born stand-up comedian, actor and writer. The Dark Tank podcast, which AV Club dubbed "one of the most gloriously audacious podcasts of the present," is produced and hosted by him. At the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, he was given the title of New Face. Since then, he has headlined festivals all over the country,... read full bio
Since being established in Brussels by the Murenzi brothers, YellowStraps has proudly been supported by the thriving Belgian rap scene (Romeo Elvis, Le Motel, L'Or du Commun, etc.) while cultivating a distinctive neo-soul blend that soothes the senses. Tentacle stretches the boundaries without rejecting the DNA at its heart as the duet transitions into a solo act (Alban stays, Yvan... read full bio
The new brass-house-soul sound from Cardiff and Bristol is quickly rising and destroying the festival, radio and TV circuits. Year of the Dog, who have established themselves as one of the most legendary dance-inspiring live bands on the underground scene, have rocked the main stages at festivals like Noz Stock, Cheltenham Jazz, Cardiff Pride and Big Cwtch and have been interviewed by... read full bio
Young Franco's recent tracks have received over 5 million plays and have consistently been in the top 10 of Front Left, Australia's most popular indie playlist. His albums from this year have also earned him the cover of New Dance Beats, a ton of support on all DSPs and rotation on Triple J. Young Franco has had his most successful two years... read full bio
Yung Singh has spent the summer advancing from a local phenomenon to a dazzling continental star, making him one of the most intriguing DJs on the European circuit. Being an open format DJ, Singh's performances can include anything from hip-hop to trance to grime, jungle and DnB mixed with Punjabi folk to garage, UK funk and everything in between. His era-defining Boiler Room set... read full bio
Yot Club, a singer from Nashville who was up in Mississippi, didn't even have TikTok on his phone when his song "YKWIM" became a hit on the platform. For Kaiser, who individually composes, records, mixes and masters each song he releases, TikTok popularity and the ensuing increase in streaming ("YKWIM" already has over 100 million Spotify listens) came as a surprise.... read full bio
Nat Cmiel, the Glitch Princess, was born in Singapore. She is a cyborg being, painter, musician and performer who lives in London. She Tey sought shelter and comfort in MMORPG gaming, tumblr and niche online groups during her youth. The yeule project was created by Cmiel as a way to share her creativity with the public while remaining safe inside her own inner... read full bio
A song for an Apple commercial was chosen by Steve Jobs. Yael Naim's folk-pop song "New Soul" was humble and whimsical, more purposefully analog than technologically advanced. But basically, it was catchy and spread quickly over the world, from the northern and southern hemispheres to the eastern and western. It appeared on three Billboard charts in the United States alone: the... read full bio
American rapper and musician Yung Bleu, whose real name is Jeremy Biddle, was born in Mobile, Alabama, on April 4, 1994. He started his music career in 2013, and a series of mixtapes helped him become well-known in the Southern music industry. With the release of his singles "Miss It" and "Ice on My Baby" from the mixtape Investments 4,... read full bio
A new project called yvm3 has been launched. SVDDEN DEATH is a well-known dubstep musician who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his experimental sound that incorporates elements of death metal. He's recently been linked to a new project called yvm3, which is thought to be a trio of DJs consisting of himself, Yakz, and... read full bio
The guitarist and band Covet's writer is Yvette Young. She has a solo project where she performs on piano, acoustic guitar and violin in addition to her band. Yvette studied the piano and violin classically as a child before picking up the guitar in the hospital. She worked as an art teacher for a while after earning a degree in fine... read full bio
Afro-pop producer, performer, and composer John Saviours Udomboso, also known as Young Jonn "The Wicked Producer," has won several awards. Young Jonn was born and raised in Ibadan, where he also started doing music before relocating to Lagos. He joined with Hit Factory Studios after relocating to Lagos, where he developed his production skills by working with and shaping the sounds... read full bio
Brothers Diarmuid and Brán Mac Gloinn, who live in Dublin, make up the Irish folk duet known as Ye Vagabonds. They have already won more RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards than any other artist, including Best Track and Best Group and have been referred to as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk". The brothers played onstage... read full bio
One of R&B's most captivating storytellers is Yaya Bey. The singer/songwriter skillfully navigates life's challenges and happy times via music by combining ancestral powers with her own self-actualization. Bey's latest album, "Remember Your North Star", portrays this emotional rollercoaster via a soul-satisfying blend of hip-hop, soul, jazz, reggae and afrobeat. The album's lead hit, "keisha," finest exemplifies the artist's talent for storytelling.... read full bio
With roots in Southern California, Yachty by Nature has been providing top-notch live yacht rock performances from sea to shining sea since 2016. The best groovy soft yacht rock songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s are played by this sultry six-piece ensemble. We are a Yachtical Tribute to many of your favorite musicians like Christopher Cross, Toto, Michael McDonald, Hall... read full bio
Since the early 1990's, Yen Sung has played a significant role in Lisbon's house scene and is considered a pioneer of Portuguese dance music. For a new generation of Lisbon clubbers and DJs, Yen became a symbol of ferocious drive and unquestionable taste at a time when it was still uncommon for women to command the dancefloor behind the turntables.... read full bio
The captivating four-piece electro noise group YARD hails from Dublin, Ireland. Their sound, which lies somewhere between techno and noise rock, is best described as a powerfully immersive sensory experience. YARD will leave you feeling invigorated, hot, and somewhat unsettled. Their spooky mascot, Bucketman, serves as a visual representation of the group. Yard is growing stronger after securing a spot at... read full bio
Yakov Smirnoff is American comedian, actor and writer. Born in Russia, Yakov moved to the United States and started his career as a stand-up comic. His act consisted of mocking life under consumerism and communism as a Russian immigrant. Yakov gained popularity at the world famous Comedy Store where he later became a top attraction. His career skyrocketed after landing... read full bio
Coming from College Park, Georgia, Jasiel Robinson is a rapper better known as Young Joc. His first hit song, It's Goin Down" put him on the map and got him signed to Bad Boy Records, which is Sean "P. Diddy" Combs's record label. His first album New Joc City debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and it sold... read full bio
