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Young Shanty

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Young Shanty
Background information
Birth nameJason Raymond Cannon
Also known asYoung Shanty, Ras Iyahson
Born (1980-12-16) December 16, 1980 (age 43)
OriginSan Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.
GenresReggae, dancehall, Roots Reggae,
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)Percussionist, Kette Drum
Years activeLate 2007 – present
LabelsGiddimani Records, Chalice Row Unlimited

Jason Raymond Cannon (born December 16, 1980), better known as Young Shanty, is an American reggae and dancehall musician. His album Chalice Row or Dig a Hole debuted at the number one spot and spent three weeks on Billboard's reggae albums charts.[1][2]

Music career

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Early years

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Cannon began his career as the lead singer in a band called Starliner. Together they released an album in 2007 dubbed Lion Fyah. After this venture he embarked on a solo career using the stage name Ras Iyahson and released an album called More Hot in June 2009.[3][2]

Ras Iyahson to Young Shanty

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In 2012 Cannon changed his name to Young Shanty and embarked on the third phase of his career. In 2016, he released an EP titled Chalice Row or Dig a Hole. In 2017, Young Shanty released a single called "More Weed", which featured Sizzla and Ras Rap. He has appeared on shows in Hawaii and Canada as well as several performances on the West Coast of the United States. Young Shanty shared stages with artists such as Dead Prez, Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna, Killah Priest, Kymani Marley, Beenie Man, Inner Circle (band) and Half Pint.[4]

Billboard debut

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On April 12, 2017. Young Shanty's EP Chalice Row or Dig a Hole debuted at number 1 and spent three weeks on Billboard's reggae albums charts. This EP was produced by Giddimani Records. It had seven tracks with features from Perfect Giddimani, Teflon and Jahdan Blakkamoore. In August 2016, Chalice Row or Dig a Hole was released on compact disc as a combined effort between Chalice Row Unlimited and Giddimani Records.[5][6][2]

Discography

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Album

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EP
Title Release date Label Format
More Hot June 22, 2009 BeatsGalore Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Up on Mars January 1, 2014 Chalice Row Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Chalice Row or Dig a Hole[2] June 10, 2016 Giddimani Records / Chalice Row Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Smokers Music Vol 1 June 30, 2017 Chalice Row Records / Giddimani Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Poor Cant Take No More November 23, 2018 Giddimani Records / Chalice Row Records Digital Distribution,
In My Head April 19, 2019 Chalice Row Records / Giddimani Records Digital Distribution,

Singles

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Singles
Title Label Release year Format
"Kush n Grabba" Chalice Row Records 2015 Digital Distribution
"Got Trees" Giddimani Records 2015 Digital Distribution
"I Try" Giddimani Records 2016 Digital Distribution
"Last Hit" (feat. Jahdan Blakkamoore) Giddimani Records 2016 Digital Distribution
"Nugs & Kisses" Giddimani Records 2017 Digital Distribution
"The Poor Cant Take No More" Chalice Row Records 2018 Digital Distribution
"Nothing but the High Grade" (Young Shanty & Tikaf) Chalice Row Records 2019 Digital Distribution
"Stand Out" Chalice Row Records 2019 Digital Distribution
"Get Up Child" Chalice Row Records / Giddimani Records 2020 Digital Distribution

Various-artists compilations

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Various-artists compilations
Artist Title Song/s Release date Label
Various artists Bay Area Riddim "Pretty Lady" 2016 Giddimani Records
Various artists Horn of Africa Riddim "I Try" 2016 Giddimani Records
Various artists Reggae Robin Riddim "Same Lane" 2016 Upsetta Records
Various artists Nike Ear Riddim "Keep Working" 2017 Giddimani Records
Various artists Live Clean Riddim "Dont Tell Me That" 2021 Rally Up Music
Various artists Big Chune Riddim "Spread Love" 2021 Giddimani Records
Various artists Black Roses Riddim "Zion" 2021 Chalice Row Records

References

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  1. ^ "Billboard Reggae Album Charts 22-04-17". www.billboard.com.
  2. ^ a b c d Kevin Jackson. "Young Shanty rows up chart". The Jamaica Observer.
  3. ^ "Ras Iyahson - More Hot Album". www.itunes.com.
  4. ^ Teamrock. "Young Shanty Biography". www.teamrock.com.
  5. ^ "Young Shanty chart history". www.billboard.com.
  6. ^ "Chalice Row or Dig a Hole CDs Retail/Wholesale". www.bandcamp.com.