Ruben Young
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Ruben Young is a Canadian R&B/soul singer and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is best known for his debut EP Dreamstate,[1] which features the online hit, "Rachel Green" with American rapper Hodgy from Odd Future,[2] his collaborations with Grammy nominee Lord Quest, Terrell Morris and JUNO winning rapper/producer Classified.[3]
Recently named Apple Music's New Artist of the Week in Canada, Young's independent releases (through his own label, Young + Lucky) have earned him over five million streams.
Rachel Green ft Hodgy
[edit]Young's most recognized single, "Rachel Green", was released independently through his own record label, Young + Lucky, and has since been streamed over 3.5 million times. It is a modern soul ode to his 1990s dreamgirl played by Jennifer Aniston on the hit television sitcom, Friends.[4] The single was produced by Kuya (Alessia Cara, JRDN), and features a verse by Hodgy (formerly Hodgy Beats) from Odd Future.[5]
50 Days YYC
[edit]In 2015, Ruben founded and directed the Calgary-based 50 Days YYC Music Festival.[6] The inaugural campaign consisted of 50 consecutive days of pop-up style performances, showcasing a different local artist and collaborative local brand every day. The festival showcased over 68 artists including JUNO nominee, Joanna Borromeo.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ruben Young Dreamstate". exclaim!. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
- ^ "Ruben Young taps Hodgy for a 'Rachel Green' tribute song – EARMILK". EARMILK. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Ruben Young releases new single, "Bad Habits"". Canadian Beats Media. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Robles, Jonathan (24 August 2018). "Ruben Young's humorous, affectionate 'Rachel Green' is all about '90s love". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Ruben Young releases his 'Rachel Green' single featuring Hodgy". Bong Mines Entertainment. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Calgary's newest and longest music festival | Watch News Videos Online". Global News. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Joanna Borromeo". Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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