$tupid Young
$tupid Young | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alex Pham |
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| Born | October 3, 1992 Long Beach, California |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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Alex Pham (born October 3rd, 1992), known professionally as $tupid Young, is an Asian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He rose to fame in 2018 with his single "Mando", featuring Mozzy. In the same year, he also gained success for the song "Trust Nobody". The former was included on his debut album, One of One (2018), and the latter was a cut from his second album, True Story. He drew acclaim quickly from rap legends, including complements in an episode of Genius: Cosign from Ice Cube.[1].
Early life and Career[edit]
Pham was born in Long Beach to his mother and father, both of whom were immigrants from Cambodia, in 1992. His mother and father both grew up in gangs, with his father telling him that he didn't want that life for his son[2]. Despite this, Young ended up joining the Cambodian Crips, a gang out of Long Beach, California, at the age of 14 and this influences a lot of his music[3]. He still affiliates with his gang, doing many videos and documentaries with the same gang members, showing that he has never switched up. He took part in multiple documentaries, one for No Jumper, titled Inside the Asian Crip Gangs of Long Beach, and another for VICE Asia, titled The Rise of Asian Rap Culture with Rich Brian, 88rising, and $tupid Young[4][5].
Blowing Up and One of One, True Story[edit]
2018 was a big year for $tupid Young, especially in terms of gaining followers and going viral. He had a viral hit with the Mozzy assisted hit, Mando. The song has racked up an impressive 47.7 million views as of December 28th, 2020[6]. His debut album One Of One followed the smash hit with songs like Murder Scene with Lil Durk and Part of Me, featuring MBNel. The album also had appearances from the likes of Skeme, Compton AD, and KB. Following the success of One Of One, Young returned later in 2018 with his second album, True Story. The album had features from the likes of P-LO, MBNel, and Lil Gnar. The album produced a hidden gem in Trust Nobody, the fifth track off of the album. The music video has garnered over 18.7 million views as of December 28th, 2020[7]. Shortly after the release of True Story, Vice did an article on $tupid Young and other upcoming Asian rappers including Rich Brian and the Higher Brothers[8].
True Story II and Yellow Tape 2[edit]
On September 13th, 2019, $tupid Young dropped his third project, True Story II. The project, receiving features from YBN Nahmir, Smokepurpp, and Bay Area Legend, E-40[9]. An article from Augustman said that his album converted his real-life experiences into hard lyrics and hot bars[10]. After True Story II in late 2019, $tupid Young dropped a collaboration album with rapper MBNel. The project was titled Yellow Tape 2, and included 12 songs from the duo. The album was released May 15, 2020, and gained a little popularity, but didn't end up becoming a mainstream album[11].
B.A.R.S(Vol 1)[edit]
In late August of 2020, $tupid Young teamed up with many Asian rappers and fellow Crip member MBNel, to make B.A.R.S(Vol 1). B.A.R.S stands for Best Asian Rapper Shit. The album has features from notable Asian rappers such as Jay Park on the track Sho Nuff. The track, produced by Jay Park's long-time friend and producer Cha-Cha Malone[12][13].
From Here On Out[edit]
$tupid Young released his late 2020 project, From Here On Out, on December 18th, 2020[14]. The album has features from artists like Tee Grizzly on the song Wit A Sticc, Blueface and Mike Sherm on Suppose To, and NoCap and Steelz on I Can't Change. Wit A Sticc got a notable feature from Detroit artist Tee Grizzly, the music video amassing 3.2 million views as of December 29th, 2020[15]. Hot New Hip Hop wrote, "Kicking it off is $tupid Young who details the street life before handing it off to Tee Grizzley who demolishes the track"[16]. Suppose To and I Can't Change were both released before the album as well, with the former racking up over 2.9 million views as of December 29th, 2020[17]. The latter, having no music video made for it, was produced by West Coast producer Steelz, who has produced for legends such as Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg[18]. The album, with 12 tracks in total, has $tupid Young rapping more about how he made it out of the hood, how gangs affected him growing up, and the street code. HipHopDX wrote, "Released Friday (December 18), the 12-track effort is heavy on the Cali energy and melodically tells the story of the half-Cambodian, half-Vietnamese rapper’s journey from a rough upbringing to becoming a father with a respected platform. From Here On Out features appearances from the likes of Blueface, Tee Grizzley, SOBxRBE’s Yhung T.O., TayF3rd, O.T. Genasis, Saviii 3rd, and more[19].
Artistry[edit]
$tupid Young is known for his West Coast style rapping as he is from Long Beach, California. His lyrics often represent experiences he has had, many of them about his former gang life and how it was going in and out of jail for years. He is known for gang rap as well, making many references to his gang, the Cambodian Crips, in his many songs. Most of his music videos as well tend to have 5-10 of his fellow Asian Crip members in them[20].
Other Ventures[edit]
Afficials Record Label[edit]
$tupid Young founded Afficials in 2017, and has signed multiple artists to his label. He has signed artists such as MBNel and Ching.
Acting[edit]
Recently, Pham made his acting debut in Take Out Girl, a drug drama that follows a girl who takes on a drug hustle to help keep her family afloat. [21]. His breakout 2018 hit, Mando was used as the title track of the movie, while Pham acted in a small role with 2 or 3 scenes in the movie[22]. Film Threat gave the film an 8/10, saying "Hisonni Johnson’s Take Out Girl is a technically proficient and impressively acted crime picture with bold execution. With a loud soundtrack consisting of pop-rap, a fully exploited setting with gangsters on every corner, and a collection of characters destined to erupt, Take Out Girl is constantly intriguing. Even if the final act is rushed, the film hammers in the chronic ramifications of a life pervaded with blood and betrayal"[23]. IndyRed gave the film a 4.5/5 and said "This is a straight-up drama - and a damn good one. The cast and crew of "Take Out Girl" have traversed that huge gap between a four and a four and a half star review, and earned every point[24]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Emerging Hip-Hop: Ice Cube Reacts To New West Coast Rappers On 'The Cosign'". Genius. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "$tupid Young on Dad Not Wanting Him to Join Gang Like Him, Did it Anyway (Part 1)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "$tupid Young on Joining Cambodian Crips at 14, Getting "Jumped In" (Part 2)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "Inside the Asian Crip Gangs of Long Beach". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "The Rise of Asian Rap Culture with Rich Brian, 88rising, and $tupid Young". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "$tupid Young Feat. Mozzy - Mando (prod.paupa)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "$tupid Young - Trust Nobody (Official Video)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "The Rise of Asian Rap Culture with Rich Brian, 88rising, and $tupid Young". Vice. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "True Story II". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "MUSIC TO OUR EARS: CHECK THESE 5 ARTISTS OUT". Augustman. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "Yellow Tape 2". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "$tupid Young & Jay Park - Sho Nuff (Music Video)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "Jay Park collaborates with $tupid Young in the song "Sho Nuff"". allkpop. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "From Here On Out". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "$tupid Young & Tee Grizzley - Wit A Sticc (Official Video)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "Tee Grizzley Assists $tupid Young On "Wit A Sticc"". HNHH. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "$tupid Young, Blueface & Mike Sherm - Suppose To (Official Video)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "$tupid Young Enlists NoCap For New Single "I Can't Change"". HNHH. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "$TUPID YOUNG STAYS TRUE TO HIS CALI ROOTS IN DEBUT LP 'FROM HERE ON OUT'". HipHopDx. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "$tupid Young "Cuz Walk" Feat. Dmb Johnny Rose & WxldChxld (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)". Youtube. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "Rapper $tupid Young Makes Acting Debut & Sings Title Track in Drug Drama 'Take Out Girl': Watch a Sneak Peek". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "Rapper $tupid Young Makes Acting Debut & Sings Title Track in Drug Drama 'Take Out Girl': Watch a Sneak Peek". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "TAKE OUT GIRL". Film Threat. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- ↑ "Take Out Girl". IndyRed. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
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