Y.O.U.N.G
Y.O.U.N.G are an English rock/pop/rap band originating from Mottram. The band consists of vocalist songwriter and lead guitarist Chez Davis, rhythm guitarist and producer Jamie Skehan, Rapper Benjamin James and bassist Tom Whitehead.[1]
Y.O.U.N.G | |
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| Origin | Mottram in Longendale, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, rap |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Beautiful Noise Global |
| Website | young-official |
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History
Early career
Lead vocalist Chez Davis had spent time crafting song ideas with Jamie Skehan following the break up of his teenage pop punk band Outrage, with Ben Donaldson added after a chance meeting with his uncle, the dancer Clive 'Wiggy' Donaldson from the ITV Granada series The Hitman and Her.[2]
The 3-piece was known as LoudKidz. They had multiple YouTube singles such as 'Crazy Girls' & 'FriendZone'.
They became more popular when their video titled 'The Curry Rap' got over nearly 2 million views in a couple of hours on the facebook page 'LadBible'.
In August-September 2015 they joined Australian Youtube comedy group The Janoskians on a European tour, gaining more fans.
Formation and early beginnings
In December 2016 they announced their name change & new direction . LoudKidz was now known as Y.O.U.N.G and gained 2 new members: drummer Graeme Smith and bassist Tom Whitehead.
Their debut Single 'What I Gotta Do' got released in February 2017.
Their first live performance together as a 5-piece was at Manchester music venue Sound Control.
2017-2018
After locking themselves away in the studio in Stalybridge, recording and producing the music themselves with help from Dave Pemberton (The Prodigy, Kinobe, Groove Armada) to finalise mixes for their ever growing catalogue of songs. The band self released their first song 'What I Gotta Do' on independent record label Beautiful Noise Records (PIAS Distribution) in Early 2017.
The band completed their first debut headline UK tour in late 2017 [3] and supported Irish rock band The Script at Scarborough open air theatre, North Yorkshire on 21 June 2018,[4] before playing 2 dates with Emeli Sandé at London's Grenwich Music Time [5] and Scarborough open Air Theatre.[6]
2019-present
In April 2019 they revealed their new sound by releasing their new single 'Bright Lights'.
Their statement single 'Feels' followed in August 2019.
In September 2019 the band flew to L.A to work with (The Kooks, Sum 41, NickelBack) producer Brandon Friesen & Legend DJ lethal (limp Bizkit, House Of pain).
Whilst in L.A The band reached a mile stone & performed their first U.S Show at the legendary music venue (The Viper Room) previously owned by Johnny Depp.
On July 10th 2020 the band announced that their drummer, Graeme Smith, was leaving the band and that they were going to continue as a four-piece.
Discography
Singles
| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| What I Gotta Do | 24 February 2017 | Beautiful Noise Global |
| Lazy | 23 March 2018 | Beautiful Noise Global |
| Bright Lights | 5 April 2019 | Beautiful Noise Global |
| Feels | 23 August 2019 | Beautiful Noise Global |
| Exposure | 30 August 2019 | Beautiful Noise Global |
| Feedback | 13 September 2019 | Beautiful Noise Global |
| All My Mistakes | 24 January 2020 | Beautiful Noise Global |
References
- "Introducing: Y.O.U.N.G". Tikcetweb Blog. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "Dominic talking to Clive 'Wiggy' the dancer from Mr. Smiths". Soundcloud. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "Alt rock pop band Y.O.U.N.G announce UK tour". Skiddle. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "Rap-pop rockers Y.O.U.N.G added to The Script's Yorkshire show". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "EMELI SANDE kicked off Greenwich Music Time 2018 with an absolutely storming set..." Music Muso. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "Emeli Sandé puts on a captivating show in Scarborough". Total Entertainment. Retrieved 25 July 2018.