She composes music that saturates and commands the environment, subsequently converting the emotions elicited by that sound into visual representation. This is the music of YOUNA, and this is her realm. She amalgamates the captivating melodies and dynamic energy characteristic of the East with the sophisticated sound design and emotional depth of the West, creating a distinctive aural and narrative realm... read full bio
The soundtrack of Young Gun Silver Fox was created by two talented musicians, Andy Platts and Shawn Lee. The UK-based team has created a distinctive sound that recalls the exciting and significant era of 1970s Los Angeles. Their debut album, West End Coast, honors this heyday of recording by fusing soulful vocals, flawless melodies, top-notch musicianship, and cutting-edge production equipment. Both... read full bio
Young T & Bugsey first crossed paths as teenagers after becoming aware of one another's home recordings in different parts of the city. When they finally got together, first as a collective before settling on their chemistry as a duo, they discovered that their musical and non-musical interests were very compatible. A debut single, "1st Quarter," launched the project, which was... read full bio
Young@Heart Chorus was started in the 1980’s in a Western Massachusetts elderly housing project, The Walter Salvo House, to pass the time and do something that made them happy and let them have fun. The group consists of various members that change over time and can hold people that have previously had music experience, theater experience, or some that have... read full bio
Trevor Powers returned to Youth Lagoon after an eight-year break with the critically praised album Heaven Is a Junkyard, which brought his attention back to his own country. With an upright piano and static-coated electronics at its core, Youth Lagoon's debut album in almost ten years thrust the project into a neo-western realm that was both profoundly literary and musically... read full bio
Yukon Blonde is an indie rock band based in Vancouver. The Canadian band is comprised of five band members including Jeff Innes, Brandon Scott, Graham Jones, James Younger, and Rebecca Gray. The band draws a lot of inspiration from their British pop heroes, which has lead to their unique blend of indie pop and indie sounds. Front man, Jeff Innes,... read full bio
Named among VIBE Magazines annual Juice list of upcoming people who will change the world, Yul Kwon is perhaps most well known for winning the hit CBS reality show Survivor: Cook Islands during the controversial, racially segregated season. In route to winning, Kwon skillfully led a multi-ethnic team, gained a reputation as one of the shows most strategic and honest... read full bio
Yulia Niko is a DJ and producer who is known for blending together sultry house with underground music. Niko was born in Russia and she first found her love for music after buying what was called ‘Western music’ from her local album store. She quickly found her love for house music and learned how to DJ, which led her to... read full bio
For teenagers and young adults worldwide, Zach is one of the most recognizable voices in the media. When he went from being a grocery store bag boy to an instant internet radio sensation at the age of 14, he made his own fortune by broadcasting every night from his parents' house in Wayne, New Jersey. Zach has conducted thousands of interviews... read full bio
Zach Witness joined punk bands, became a b-boy, and then a drummer. He started out as a DJ and played in dance clubs before becoming a club king and rocking crowds from East to West Texas in a "Dallas Boogie" moment with more starched down presses. Rappers were drawn to his beats and requested his ear. To get the signal clear, he... read full bio
In order to better understand today's and tomorrow's consumers, Zak Dychtwald, an emerging specialist in his industry, devotes a great deal of time and effort to studying the habits and lives of Chinese Millennials. Young China Group, a think tank and consultancy that focuses on China's developing global identity and the changing East and West millennial perspective, was founded and is... read full bio
Alexander Zane Reid Lowe most commonly known as Zane Lowe is an award winning DJ, record producer and television Presenter. Before he was a radio DJ, Zane was part of the hip-hop group called urban Disturbance. He is currently a member of Break Co-op. Break Co-op have released two albums “Roofers” and “The Sound Inside.” Zane... read full bio
Zapp is an ‘80s soul/funk band, initially formed by The Troutman Brothers: Roger, Larry, Terry, and Lester. Their eponymous debut album achieved Platinum certification and emerged on the Top 20 of the Billboard Top 200, spawning the groovy hit single “More Bounce to the Ounce”. The Zapp Band continued to captivate the world with their music, while Roger pioneered methods... read full bio
Zaya grew up in an indigenous hamlet in the Brazilian portion of the Amazon rainforest, where she was born. She is descended from a powerful female leadership family that includes caciques (spiritual guides) and shamans. In terms of indigenous ethnicity, her ancestors were members of the incredibly unusual combination of the Guajajara, Kamorapi, and Guarani Mbya. She was fortunate enough to... read full bio
A young rapper hailing from Detroit, Zayion McCall was propelled to stardom with “Juju On That Beat”, which he recorded with fellow Detroit rapper Zay Hillfiggerrr. “Juju On That Beat”, which sparked a social media phenomenon with fans creating their own dance videos to the anthem, has reached over 213 million views on YouTube and was included on the newest... read full bio
Zaza Pachulia is a professional basketball player, who was selected by the Orlando Magic in the NBA Draft. He has since played with the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks. When he joined the Milwaukee Bucks once again, he recorded 22 points and 21 rebounds in a game against the Nets, and his 21 rebounds included 18 offensive rebounds, which marked... read full bio
Zeph, a Manchester native who is swiftly garnering recognition for his distinctive style and captivating flows, is a rising star in the UK rap scene. Zeph has gathered millions of views and streams on websites like YouTube and Spotify despite only recently establishing his impact. His first EP, "Initiation," was a huge hit and demonstrated his ability to switch between... read full bio
Ziwe Fumudoh is an American comedian and writer who is best known for being the creator of the show “Baited with Ziwe,” a writer for the talk show “Desus and Mero,” and a co-host for the podcast Hysteria. Fumudoh is known for speaking on topics which include politics, race, and adulthood in a comic way. She began her comedy career... read full bio
As the daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet, Zoe Kravitz has talent running through her veins. She has landed roles in the films No Reservations, The Brave One, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, Yelling to the Sky, After Earth, Mad Max: Fury Road, the Divergent film series as Christina, and X-Men: First Class as Angel Salvadore. Zoe’s next... read full bio
