Nigerian-born Rapper/Producer, Young Stunna has been involved in different aspects of music from an early age, from singing in the church choir as a child, to learning to play the piano to rapping old Heavy D and MC Hammer songs. His musical style is loosely influenced by music he listened to, growing up, for example, Heavy D, Shabba Ranks, Bob Marley, Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls, Ludacris, and production influences, Scott Storch, Dr Dre, DJ Premier, etc.
Young Stunna (or “Stunna tha god”) is currently working towards releasing his first mixtape aptly titled “The Research Paper”, and will be released within the first quarter of next year, 2011. The mixtape boasts production from a lineup of International indie Producers, notably German Producer - Simon Blaze (David Correy, Yung Berg), DJ Frank E (Black Dada, Florida, Kanye West), Singaporean - Moe Masri (Craig Bass, DJ Smallz), Upcoming Miami Producer – J.Harv, Botswanian – Rimzy (A.T.I, Scar, Jujuboy), Nigerian Singer/Producer – Rogers, and Young Stunna himself as well as a ton of others. He’s also managed to secure Ringtone deals, with Malaysian Telecom giant, Maxis for a few songs off the mixtape (Hold It Down, Lights Cameras Action, I Don’t Need Ur Love)
Currently based in Malaysia, he runs a production outfit, known as Hot Noise Music. He’s rocked an uncountable number of shows and Venues with stunning Live Performances and a hyped-up stage presence and as a result, he has opened for many big artistes in Malaysia.
He’s also racked up a couple of awards under his belt, such as VIMA (Malaysian Independent Music Awards) for BEST HIPHOP ACT and AVIMA (Asian Independent Music Awards) for BEST HIPHOP SONG (Lights Cameras Action) and Best African Act in Asia.
His song, “Lights Cameras Action” featuring Bruneian singer, JuJu, peaked No.4 in Bruneian charts, also he’s featured on mixtapes by DJ Krates (Slip N Slide DJs International) Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes, DJ Fuzz (BumSquad DJs) and Universal Republic recording artiste, Black Dada.
Even with all this, Young Stunna, proclaims, “Am still not yet where I wanna be at this moment, I think I still got a long way to go”.
YOUNG STUNNA’s HOT NOISE MUSIC comprises of,
- YOUNG STUNNA (Rapper/Producer)
- HALF EYEZ (Rapper)
- ROGERS aka GWARIBOY (Singer/Producer)
- DYNAMO (Rapper)
MUSIC AND VIDEOS
- Young Stunna’s Official Website: http://www.iamyoungstunna.com
- Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/iamyoungstunna
- Performance Clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsqD64kwA9Q
- Caprice – Road 2 Zion (Compilation) (2007 Malaysia)
- DJ Krates (Mixology/Slip N Slide DJs) – Kratesomaniac Vol 2 (2009 Malaysia/US)
- Think You Got Skillz Vol. 1(Compilation) – (2009 Malaysia/Canada)
- Hot Noise Music - We Are Hot Noise (Compilation) (2009 Malaysia/Nigeria)
- DJ Fuzz – Mixology 3 (2010 Malaysia)
- DJ Blend & DJ Rojay – Freshnashun Mixtape (2011 Nigeria)
- Young Stunna - The Research Paper Mixtape (2011 International)
- Headliner, the Shakedown 2, KL (2009)
- Timaya Concert – KL Live Center (2009)
- MTV Europe Award Winner, 2Face Idibia Concert – Titanium, KL (2009)
- Headliner, Hot Noise Sessions with Radio3000 (Island DefJam US), Malaysia (2009)
- Headliner, Voize Independent Music Awards (2010)
- DJ Max Glazer Concert, KL (2010)
- Headliner, KL Slam Jam 2010
- RRecords Showcase, Laundry, Malaysia (2010)
- Headliner, Celebrities Club, Malaysia (2010)
- Headliner, KLUE Urbanscapes Bomb Skillz, KL PAC (2010)
- MTV Africa Award Winner, M.I. Concert – Long Bar (2010)
- Headliner, African Entertainment Awards, Malaysia (2011)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Best College Act – VIMA 2009, Malaysia (Nominated)
- Best Hip Hop Act – VIMA 2010, Malaysia (Won)
- Best Hip Hop/Urban Song (Lights Cameras Action) – AVIMA 2010, Malaysia (Won)
- Best Hip Hop/Urban Solo – AVIMA 2010, Malaysia (Won)
- Best Remix – (Black Dada ft Rick Ross/Young Stunna - Rags 2 Riches) – AVIMA 2010, Malaysia (Won)
- Flava Award (Best African Artiste in Asia) – AVIMA 2010, Malaysia (Won)
- Best Collaboration (Leave Am Oh) – African Entertainment Awards, Malaysia 2010 (Won)
- Song, Lights Cameras Action reached No.4 on Bruneian Radio Charts
- Best Male Artiste, African Entertainment Awards, Malaysia 2011 (Nominated)
- Best Stage Performance, African Entertainment Awards, Malaysia 2011 (Nominated)
- Producer of the Year, African Entertainment Awards, Malaysia 2011 (Won)
RECORD LABELS
- Hot Noise Management
- SleekBeatz Entertainment (Nigeria/International)
- One Mind Ent. Management (US)
- R Records (Malaysia)
- Black Dada (Universal Republic, US/Haiti)
- Vandal (Canada)
- DJ Fuzz (Malaysia)
- DJ Krates (Slip N Slide DJs International)
- 9ice (MOBO Award Winner UK/Nigeria)
- Moe Masri (Singaporean Producer Affiliated with Timbaland/Craig Bass)
- James Baum (Malaysia)
- Nadhira (Malaysia)
- Simon Blaze (German Producer Affiliated with David Correy/Yung Berg)
- Caprice (Malaysia)
- Altimet (Malaysia)
- BlackFaceNaija (Plantashun Boiz, Nigeria)
- J-Harv (American Producer)
- Ali Samadi (Iran)
ACCLAIM
"... With A VIMA Award and a series of radio hits under his belt, this young Nigerian-born rapper/producer/songwriter is ready to hit it big time” - Hotlink, First On Mobile
“… It’s simply phenomenal that a rising star from Malaysia, who has united Africa and Asia, was plucked out of nowhere to shine on a global stage. Who says we cant dream, and we’re glad that all his hard work has brought success." - Siva Chandran (Editor-in-Chief, Malaysiakini), Voize Superstarz: Young Stunna (Mar 08, 2010)
"Stunna, you are an amazing producer, rapper and all of the above! This track is dope! Awesome man, crazy beats! You killed it! Much love, jue j." - JuJu - Bruneian R&B Star
“Young Stunna is out with “Hold It Down”. The production comes very correct and Young Stunna drops some heavy bars. Personally, I like what Young Stunna brings on to the Naija music scene… Hopefully with time, we’d see fully what Young Stunna has to offer and be able to fully evaluate his music. For now, I’d say kudos to Young Stunna who made this track one to listen to…”
Young Stunna’s Official Website: http://www.iamyoungstunna.com
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/therealyoungstunna
Follow Young Stunna on Twitter: @ikaystunna
For Bookings/Collaborations/Press (Malaysia)
Ahmed Ibrahim (Manager)
hotnoiseentmngt@gmail.com
+60142207210
OR
Contact RRecords (Malaysia)
Hardesh Singh
For Bookings/Collaborations/Press (International)
Julie Watson (Publicist/Management)
jwatson.raynelo@gmail.com
+14077332567
For Bookings/Collaborations/Press (Nigeria/Africa)
SleekBeatz Entertainment
sleekbeatzinc@aol.com
http://www.4shared.com/audio/jUlIEw8E/One_More_Drink_-_Young_Stunna_.html - One More Drink - Young Stunna (Prod by Plaerz).mp3
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