Yung L

Yung L
Background information
Birth name Christopher Omenye
Born Plateau, Jos

Yung L (pronounced Young el) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and musician.

Early life

Yung L (born Christopher Omenye) 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). They both taught him the rudimentary aspects of music and how to play certain instruments. He soon began playing the drums in church, and in 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.[1]

Music career

Grip Boiz

While attending the University of Jos Medical School, Yung L met other budding musicians, such as Ice Prince (formerly,[2] 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.

Solo career

Prior to signing his record deal with Chocolatecity Music,[3] Yung L performed and released music as an independent artist. During this period he released singles like Pass The Aux,[4] SOS[5] which was nominated for MTV’s Music Video of the Year Award[6] In 2017, Yung L, Skales & producer Chopstix were featured by Major Lazer on the afrosmash remix of Run Up[7] which also features Nicki Minaj and PartyNextDoor, this gained him more international recognition.

Chocolatecity Music - Present

With Chocolate City Music he released singles and an album titled 'Better Late Than Never'.[8] which features the Ghanaian artist Sarkodie and others.

Discography

Singles

  • Pass The Aux
  • SOS
  • Red Ross
  • Cheers[9]
  • Gbewa
  • Pressure ft Sarkodie & Jaij Hollands

Albums

  • BLTN (Better Late Than Never)

References

  1. ↑ "A Different Vibe with Yung L". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  2. ↑ Akan, Joey. "Chocolate City: Record label announces Ice Prince"s "Super Cool Cats", Jesse Jagz "JagzNation" imprints". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  3. ↑ "+1! Chocolate City Music adds singer Yung L to their Ranks - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  4. ↑ Solanke, Abiola. "New Music: Yung L - "Pass the aux"". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  5. ↑ Pulse.ng. "SOS By Yung L". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  6. ↑ "A Different Vibe with Yung L". Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "Essentials: Yung L's 'Better Late Than Never' debut album is finally here - The Native". The Native. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2018-04-24.
  9. ↑ "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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