Yung L
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Omenye
BornPlateau Jos, Nigeria
GenresReggae
Dancehall
Years active2011–Present
LabelsChocolateCity Music
Yung L in 2016

Christopher Omenye, professionally known as Yung L (pronounced Young L), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer.

Early life

Yung L was born and raised in Jos, Plateau state. His mother greatly influenced his decision to become a musician, first by introducing him to the church drummer, and later, to the church pianist (Meca-E of Square Records).[1] They both taught him the rudimentary aspects of music and how to play certain instruments. He soon began playing the drums in church, and Secondary School.

A graduate of the University of Jos, Omenye started singing, rapping, and performing at social events and joined a music group known as Mac9. They performed songs by some of Yung L’s musical influences such as Damian Marley and Jay-Z.[2]

Music career

While attending the University of Jos Medical School, Yung L met other budding musicians, such as Ice Prince (formerly,[3] Endia, J.Milla, and Chopstix the producer. Together, they formed the GRIP movement, with Yung L acting as president of the Grip Music label. Grip music comprises individual artists Yung L, Endia, Jmilla, and chopstix, who are collectively known as the Grip Boiz- in the manner of the Choc Boys and WuTang Clan. In 2011, they moved to Lagos to pursue their music careers full-time.

Prior to signing his record deal with Chocolatecity Music,[4] Yung L[5] performed and released music as an independent artist. During this period he released singles like Pass The Aux,[6] SOS[7] which was nominated for MTV’s Music Video of the Year Award[8] In 2017, Yung L, Skales and producer Chopstix were featured by Major Lazer on the remix of "Run Up"[9] which also features Nicki Minaj and PartyNextDoor, this gained him more international recognition.

With Chocolate City Music he released singles and an album titled 'Better Late Than Never'.[10] which features the Ghanaian artist Sarkodie and others.

Discography

  • Better Late Than Never (2017)
  • Jollification (EP) (2019)
  • Juice & Zimm (EP) (2020)

Singles

  • "SOS"
  • "Fever"
  • "Red Rose"
  • "Cheers"[11]
  • "Gbewa"
  • "Pressure" (featuring Sarkodie and Jaij Hollands)
  • "Eve Bounce"
  • "Eve Bounce remix" (featuring Wizkid)

References

  1. ↑ Emeka, Viik. "Yung L Biography, Discographies & Lifestyle". Okhype.Media. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "A Different Vibe with Yung L". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  3. ↑ Akan, Joey. "Chocolate City: Record label announces Ice Prince"s "Super Cool Cats", Jesse Jagz "JagzNation" imprints". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  4. ↑ "+1! Chocolate City Music adds singer Yung L to their Ranks - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  5. ↑ "Yung L – Yaadman (Intro)". Netxclusive. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  6. ↑ Solanke, Abiola. "New Music: Yung L - "Pass the aux"". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  7. ↑ Pulse.ng. "SOS By Yung L". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  8. ↑ "A Different Vibe with Yung L". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  9. ↑ "Major Lazer partners with Skales, Yung L & Chopstix on Afrosmash Remix of "Run Up" | Watch on BN - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  10. ↑ "Essentials: Yung L's 'Better Late Than Never' debut album is finally here - The Native". The Native. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  11. ↑ "Chocolate City Music' Latest Signee Yung L gets the ball rolling with New Single "Cheers" | Listen on BN - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
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