A song for an Apple commercial was chosen by Steve Jobs. Yael Naim's folk-pop song "New Soul" was humble and whimsical, more purposefully analog than technologically advanced. But basically, it was catchy and spread quickly over the world, from the northern and southern hemispheres to the eastern and western. It appeared on three Billboard charts in the United States alone: the... read full bio
American rapper and musician Yung Bleu, whose real name is Jeremy Biddle, was born in Mobile, Alabama, on April 4, 1994. He started his music career in 2013, and a series of mixtapes helped him become well-known in the Southern music industry. With the release of his singles "Miss It" and "Ice on My Baby" from the mixtape Investments 4,... read full bio
A new project called yvm3 has been launched. SVDDEN DEATH is a well-known dubstep musician who has made a name for himself in the music industry with his experimental sound that incorporates elements of death metal. He's recently been linked to a new project called yvm3, which is thought to be a trio of DJs consisting of himself, Yakz, and... read full bio
The guitarist and band Covet's writer is Yvette Young. She has a solo project where she performs on piano, acoustic guitar and violin in addition to her band. Yvette studied the piano and violin classically as a child before picking up the guitar in the hospital. She worked as an art teacher for a while after earning a degree in fine... read full bio
Afro-pop producer, performer, and composer John Saviours Udomboso, also known as Young Jonn "The Wicked Producer," has won several awards. Young Jonn was born and raised in Ibadan, where he also started doing music before relocating to Lagos. He joined with Hit Factory Studios after relocating to Lagos, where he developed his production skills by working with and shaping the sounds... read full bio
Brothers Diarmuid and Brán Mac Gloinn, who live in Dublin, make up the Irish folk duet known as Ye Vagabonds. They have already won more RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards than any other artist, including Best Track and Best Group and have been referred to as "being at the fore of a new wave of Irish folk". The brothers played onstage... read full bio
One of R&B's most captivating storytellers is Yaya Bey. The singer/songwriter skillfully navigates life's challenges and happy times via music by combining ancestral powers with her own self-actualization. Bey's latest album, "Remember Your North Star", portrays this emotional rollercoaster via a soul-satisfying blend of hip-hop, soul, jazz, reggae and afrobeat. The album's lead hit, "keisha," finest exemplifies the artist's talent for storytelling.... read full bio
With roots in Southern California, Yachty by Nature has been providing top-notch live yacht rock performances from sea to shining sea since 2016. The best groovy soft yacht rock songs from the late 1970s and early 1980s are played by this sultry six-piece ensemble. We are a Yachtical Tribute to many of your favorite musicians like Christopher Cross, Toto, Michael McDonald, Hall... read full bio
Since the early 1990's, Yen Sung has played a significant role in Lisbon's house scene and is considered a pioneer of Portuguese dance music. For a new generation of Lisbon clubbers and DJs, Yen became a symbol of ferocious drive and unquestionable taste at a time when it was still uncommon for women to command the dancefloor behind the turntables.... read full bio
The captivating four-piece electro noise group YARD hails from Dublin, Ireland. Their sound, which lies somewhere between techno and noise rock, is best described as a powerfully immersive sensory experience. YARD will leave you feeling invigorated, hot, and somewhat unsettled. Their spooky mascot, Bucketman, serves as a visual representation of the group. Yard is growing stronger after securing a spot at... read full bio
Yakov Smirnoff is American comedian, actor and writer. Born in Russia, Yakov moved to the United States and started his career as a stand-up comic. His act consisted of mocking life under consumerism and communism as a Russian immigrant. Yakov gained popularity at the world famous Comedy Store where he later became a top attraction. His career skyrocketed after landing... read full bio
Coming from College Park, Georgia, Jasiel Robinson is a rapper better known as Young Joc. His first hit song, It's Goin Down" put him on the map and got him signed to Bad Boy Records, which is Sean "P. Diddy" Combs's record label. His first album New Joc City debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and it sold... read full bio
Yasheng Huang is a professor in international management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he founded and heads the China Lab and India Lab. His research areas include human capital formation in China and India. He had previous appointments at the University of Michigan and Harvard Business School. Huang is the author of Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics, a... read full bio
Yanic Perreault is a former professional hockey player who played in the NHL for thirteen seasons. He played as a Center for the Phoenix Coyotes, the Montreal Canadiens, the Nashville Predators, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Chicago Blackhawks. He is considered one of the best face-off men in NHL history and has earned many awards including 5 QMJHL awards,... read full bio
Yuna is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and fashion director from Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia. She first gained popularity through the social media network Myspace, which is where she first started uploading her music. She shortly gained over one million plays on her music and was then signed with the Fader Label. Yuna started writing songs when she was only 14 years... read full bio
Ying Chang Compestine is the foremost expert on Asian culture and cuisine, as well as an award-winning author of twenty books, including five cookbooks. She hosts the New Ideas for Delicious Meals on Phoenix TV, and is the spokesperson the Nestle Maggi. Formerly, Compestine was the food editor for Martha Stewarts Whole Living magazine and spokesperson for Celestial Seasonings. An... read full bio
The Yacht Rock Schooner throws the smoothest dance party on the high seas, taking you and your guests on a journey to a time when good-times music had heart and musical integrity. The 8-man Schooner specializes in the smooth sounds of the late '70s and early '80s. It's a party that spans generations, and the band is comprised of... read full bio
Yazz The Greatest is an actor and rapper. He has appeared at a variety of music festivals on the east coast, including Jay Z’s Made in America Festival, The Roots’ Picnic Festival, and Power 99FM’s Powerhouse concert. Yazz The Greatest has worked with rappers like Fabolous and 2 Chainz, along with Serayah and Jussie Smollett. His tracks have hit the... read full bio
Yotto is a DJ, songwriter, and record producer from Finland. He has released one studio album, Hyperfall, and several EPs. In addition, Yotto has also remixed several songs from various artists some of which include, Gorillaz, Coldplay, Above & Beyond, M83, London Grammar, Pierce Fulton, and many more. Some of his most popular songs include, North, The Owls, Wondering, Fire... read full bio
Yusef Salaam was wrongfully convicted along with four other teens for a crime they didn’t commit. They became known as the Central Park Five and at the time, Salaam was only 15 years old when his life was changed forever. The Central Park Five spent between seven and 13 years of their lives behind bars before their sentences were overturned.... read full bio
