Xavi, whose real name is Joshua Xavier Gutierrez, is an Arizona-based Mexican-American singer-songwriter. His poignant tunes and sensitive lyrics create a musical bridge that spans the boundaries of Mexico and the United States. Xavi has a look that can only be characterized as Tumbado Romantico since he genuinely puts his youthful heart on his sleeves. Following the release of his... read full bio
Xavier Cugat's name is synonymous with Latin-American music; he is one of the best-known musicians in this genre of music. The reason is simple: Cugat, always a superb showman, succeeded in presenting the music of South America to the American public in a most captivating manner, never losing it's authentic threads in the quilt he wove of musical colors and... read full bio
Xavier McDaniel is a retired National Basketball Association player. McDaniel was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1st round of the NBA Draft. After retiring McDaniel appeared on Spike TV's televised slamball games where he coached the Riders squad. Afterwards he made a few appearances on the reality TV game show Pros vs Joes. Xavier McDaniel played on the... read full bio
Xavier Samuel is an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in various films which include playing Riley Biers in “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” Samuel was born in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia, and he grew up in Adelaide and earned his degree from Rostrevor College. He is the brother of Benedict Samuel, whom is also an actor. Samuel began... read full bio
Within the first few years of her career, Xia Brookside had already competed in five different countries, making her a well-travelled champion when she joined NXT UK. Being the daughter of British wrestling icon and WWE Performance Center instructor Robbie Brookside, she too had an impressive background. Along with squabbling with people like Isla Dawn, Jinny, and Kay Lee Ray, Brookside... read full bio
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is an American hip-hop artist and environmental activist. He is also youth director of Earth Guardians, which is a worldwide conservation organization. He has been speaking on climate protection, fossil fuels, and the Indigenous communities since he was only six years old. He has even spoken at the United Nations numerous times and was one of the plaintiffs... read full bio
Xochitl Gomez is an up-and-coming actress who has recently gained popularity playing Dawn Schafer, Mary Anne’s half sister, in the Netflix reboot of “The Baby-Sitters Club.” Gomez made her acting debut playing a small role in the film “Interwoven.” Since then, she has gone on to be in several short and indie films which include “G.I. Jose,” “Light as a... read full bio
Xscape, also known as XSCAP3, is an American female RnB group from Atlanta, Georgia, that consists of members Tameka “Tiny” Harris, LaTocha Scott, Tamika Scott, and Kandi Burruss. The group rose to fame after being discovered by Jermaine Dupri who signed them to his So So Def label. The group then went on to release their debut studio album, “Hummin’... read full bio
Y’lan Noel is an American actor who is best known for playing Daniel King in the television series “Insecure” and Dmitri in the film “The First Purge”. Noel was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in Queens before his family moved to Georgia. He studied at New York University and went on to continue through Tisch School of... read full bio
Yachtley Crew is a band of talented musicians from the Los Angeles area with one goal in mind: to entertain music lovers, especially those who love the “yacht rock” sound of the late 70s and early 80s. Despite their very eccentric appearance (dressed like someone who would be the wealthy captain of a yacht), they take their sound incredibly serious... read full bio
Yael Cohen Braun is the founder, president, and CEO of F*ck Cancer, an innovative health organization aiming to activate Gen-Y to engage with their parents about early detection, preventative lifestyles and communication around cancer. A former finance professional, Yael launched FCancer in 2009 after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Determined to marshal strength for her mom, Yael... read full bio
Yael Deckelbaum is an activist and singer-songwriter who is Canadian and Israeli with a platinum award. She is regarded as one of the original members of the Israeli folk group Habanot Nechama, whose self-titled CD sold over 40,000 copies and went platinum in Israel. Yael has shared the stage with a number of notable performers, including Gregory Porter, Bobby McFerrin,... read full bio
Yael Grobglas is an Israeli actress who is best known for playing Petra Solano and her twin sister Anezka on the television series “Jane the Virgin”. She started her career growing fame in the Israeli television series “Ha-E” where she played Ginny. Growing up she also spent some time modeling and learned how to dance professionally before going on to... read full bio
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
Yael Yurman is an up-and-coming actress from Vancouver, Canada, who has recently gained attention for playing Marah in the Netflix original series, “Firefly Lane.” Yurman began her career playing Clara Sampson in the television series “The Man in the High Castle.” She then followed up that role playing Anastasia in the television series “Once Upon a Time.” She then went... read full bio
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is a television and film actor who is known for playing the character Cadillac in the popular Netflix show, The Get Down. He also appears in the movie Baywatch, The Greatest Showman, and Aquaman by DC. Born in New Orleans, Abdul career originally was headed another direction. He moved to Oakland, California and attended the University of... read full bio
Seattle-based cascadian elemental & alchemical electronic music duo YAIMA has been active for a while. Members Mas Higasa (guitar, flutes, handpan) and Pepper Proud (vocals), who create a precisely tuned container for their audience, weave a complex and calming musical journey, spanning soundscapes with a familiar yet ancient tune—a genuinely magical encounter. YAIMA's concerts have been praised for "taking the... read full bio
Yalitza Aparicio is a Mexican actress who gained popularity after her film debut as Cleo in “Roma”. Upon her role gaining so much attention, Aparicio has been nominated for numerous awards including an Academy Award for Best Actress. She’s also been nominated for a Gotham Independent Film Award in Breakthrough Actor, a Critics’ Choice Award in Best Actress, and a... read full bio
Yana Klochkova is a swimmer, who has won five Olympic medals in her career, with four of them being gold. She is Master of Sports, World Class and the only multi gold medal holder. Her gold medals came in the 200 meter individual medley and the 400 meter individual medley at the Summer Olympics; her silver medal came in the... 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
Award-winning actor Yanic Truesdale has brought a variety of interesting and dynamic characters to life on screen over the years, from appearing in critically acclaimed drama series to demonstrating his natural aptitude in comedies. Truesdale co-stars with Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone in the comedy series "God's Favorite Idiot" on Netflix. The story of "God's Favorite Idiot" centers on a mid-level... read full bio
French Breton musician and composer Yann Tiersen was born on June 23, 1970. The electric guitar, piano, synthesisers, violin, xylophone, toy piano, harpsichord, piano accordion, and even a typewriter are just a few of the instruments he uses in his eclectic musical style, which is well known for fusing classical and modern instruments. Studio recordings, musical partnerships, and soundtracks for motion... read full bio
Yannis Pappas is a Greek-American comedian who headlines tours worldwide. Yannis is best known for building his highly devoted fan base through his Greek character, Mr. Panos and Puerto Rican character, Maurica Rodriguez. The characters became Internet sensations that have gained millions of views. Yannis was also a featured panelist on the hit show Best Week Ever on VH1. He... read full bio
French-Cameroonian singer, songwriter, producer and mix engineer Marjorie Bassong creates and records her music in her North London bedroom as well as her family's house in France under the alias YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB. She was up in Limoges, a university town in west-central France. Her debut EP, I Thought I Knew You, Boy Was I Wrong, was inspired by the coming-of-age films she... read full bio
Yara Martinez is an American actress who is best known for playing Luisa on the television series “Jane the Virgin” and Kelly in the television series “Hollywood Heights”. Martinez was born in Puerto Rico but was raised in Miami, Florida. She started her career practicing ballet for 10 years and is the grandniece of Alicia Alonso. She went on to... read full bio
YaSi is a young singer and songwriter from Denver, Colorado, noted for her distinctive style and inspiring lyrics. YaSi was born Yasmeen Al-Mazeedi. YaSi was born in 1998, grew up in a musical family, and at a young age she learned to play the piano and compose music. She pursued her education at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she... read full bio
Yasmin Maya, who was born in the Mexican town of Amatepec, traveled about 225 miles from her home in Carpinteria, a picturesque seaside California city, to Tijuana, where she would stay for three years to determine her residency status before returning to the United States. Maya turned to YouTube for solace as she was anxious and upset about her uncertain immigration... 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
Yazmin Lacey is a RnB soulful jazz singer-songwriter who grew up in East, London, and found her love for singing at a young age. Lacey later on moved to Nottingham where she began pursuing a musical career. Her musical career first started after she had a lot to drink and sang for a girl who asked her to sing. That... read full bio
Jay Gerard Bradley, better known as his stage name, YBN Almighty Jay, is an American rapper who rose to fame as part of the YBN collective before their disbandment. YBN Almighty Jay began his career after the release of singles which included “No Hook,” which featured YBN Nahmir, “Bread Winners,” which featured YBN and YBN Nahmir, and “Chopsticks,” which had... read full bio
Nicholas Alexander Simmons, better known as his stage name, YBN Nahmir, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor, who rose to fame being part of the YBN collective that has since disbanded. YBN Nahmir was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and he began his musical career after forming the YBN hip-hop collective which was composed of him, YBN Almighty Jay, YBN... read full bio
YDE is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress who was born in Australia and based out of Los Angeles. YDE is a modern Rockstar and sets to break every mold. Through her music, YDE has a sharp perspective, fearless honesty and earth-quaking vocals. YDE originally began her career in acting and was featured in Netflix and Nickelodeon shows and was... 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
The new brass-house-soul sound from Cardiff and Bristol is quickly rising and destroying the festival, radio and TV circuits. Year of the Dog, who have established themselves as one of the most legendary dance-inspiring live bands on the underground scene, have rocked the main stages at festivals like Noz Stock, Cheltenham Jazz, Cardiff Pride and Big Cwtch and have been interviewed by... read full bio
Yeardley Smith is an American actress, voice actress, comedian, writer and artist who is best known for playing Lisa Simpson on the television series “The Simpsons”. She was born in Paris, France, and moved to Washington, D.C. with her family a few years after she was born. Smith later graduated from drama school and moved to New York City where... read full bio
Yeat is the stage name of Noah Olivier Smith, an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Yeat, who was born on February 26, 2000, in Irvine, California, came from a mixed-race family; his mother is Romanian and his father is Mexican. His brothers' names are Luca and Ethan. Yeat started off in New York City before relocating to Los Angeles, where... read full bio
It's time to get acquainted with Yebba if you aren't already. The Grammy-winning musician has become one of the most in-demand artists in the music business, working with artists like Ed Sheeran, Drake, Chance the Rapper and Mark Ronson. The singer first came to public attention when a video of her mesmerizing rendition of the song "My Mind" at a Sofar Sounds... read full bio
Yeek is an up-and-coming genre-bending artist who blends genres such as hip-hop, indie, and R&B together. Over the years Yeek has released three albums, “Love Slacker”, “Sebastian” and “IDK WHERE”. Some of his most popular songs include, “Only In the West”, “Cleaner Air”, “Sad Summer”, “Your Loss”, and more. Yeek had a passion for music since he was a kid... read full bio
The Yellowjackets is an American jazz-fusion quartet. Yellowjackets' name best describes their style, lively, energetic, and something with a sting. The band consists of veteran musicians who formed while working on album, The Inside Story. The Yellowjackets self-titled debut album was critically acclaimed and was well received by jazz radio stations. The group’s third album, Samurai Samba, made it onto... read full bio
Yendry is an up-and-coming Latin pop singer-songwriter who grew up in the Dominican Republic as well as Italy. While growing up, Yendry found influence in music genres which included pop-RnB, Latin music, as well as electronic music. Throughout her music, Yendry focuses on voice melodies, harmonies, percussions and electronic sounds. She also likes to mix Latin music with an electronic... read full bio
Yes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman – as the name suggests – is a collaboration between the three artists who were former members of the progressive rock band Yes. Now they’re joining forces again to bring their musical stylings to the world as a trio. Also known as Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman (or ARW), first announced this project... read full bio
LA-based producer YETEP, who supports community-driven music, never ceases to astound the music business with his creativity and uniqueness. YETEP, who started his summit only three years ago, is rapidly making a name for himself in the dance music industry. The inventive producer, who gained a cult-like following as a result of his monthly mix series on Soundcloud, is now... read full bio
Nat Cmiel, the Glitch Princess, was born in Singapore. She is a cyborg being, painter, musician and performer who lives in London. She Tey sought shelter and comfort in MMORPG gaming, tumblr and niche online groups during her youth. The yeule project was created by Cmiel as a way to share her creativity with the public while remaining safe inside her own inner... read full bio
American rapper YG, real name Keenon Jackson, is well-known for his distinctive style and upbeat live shows. After joining Def Jam in 2009 and releasing his debut song "Toot It and Boot It" alongside Tydolla$ign in 2010, he earned wide acclaim. The song established the tone for his career and reached at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100. YG maintained... read full bio
Live performances by Yheti are a constantly evolving, intricate sound sculpture that speaks to individuals who are receptive to the more bizarre, experimental, and low-end heavy aspects of electronic music. with the goal of utilizing deep rhythms, soulful melodies, and intense bass to create a champion dance atmosphere.... read full bio
The band consisting of Saguiv Rosenstock on guitar, Sam Pickard on drums, Jack Tobias on synth and Zack Borzone on vocals has a natural capacity to transform a primordial spirit into a contemporary shape. The group grew when Borzone and Pickard went to New York and added Tobias for their debut self-titled EP, which was produced by Rosenstock, who was later... 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
Ylona Jade Garcia is a multi-talented Filipino-Australian singer, songwriter, and actress who is currently based in the United States. She was born in Sydney, Australia on February 28, 2002, to Filipino parents who are medical practitioners. Ylona started performing at a young age as a front act for several Filipino singers and musicians, including Martin Nievera, Sarah Geronimo, and Bamboo... read full bio
American indie music group Yo La Tengo was founded in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1984. Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley, a husband and wife team who play guitar, piano, and both drums and vocals, are in the group, along with James McNew, who plays bass and sings. Yo La Tengo, who are renowned for their eclectic sound and wide-ranging musical... read full bio
Yoenis Cspedesis a professional baseball outfielder of Major League Baseball. Cespedes for the A's at his usual position of center field, but was later moved to left field upon the return of veteran center fielder Coco Crisp. Cespedes had hit his first walk-off home run on June 21 against the Los Angeles Dodgers with the final score of 41,... read full bio
The Jamaicans rise has seen his name continually in the headlines. Blake claimed gold as a key member of the Jamaica relay squad which, for the second straight time at a global showpiece, broke the world record. Blake is the second fastest man ever at both the 100m and 200m having clocked three of the fastest 11 runs ever over... read full bio
Adrian Galvin, better known by his stage name Yoke Lore, is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Galvin's unique blend of indie pop and folk music has earned him a devoted following, with fans drawn to his heartfelt and authentic sound. Galvin's music is characterized by his soulful vocals, poetic lyrics, and intricate instrumentation. He draws inspiration from... read full bio
A new era of music is ushered in by Yoko Gold, who shines as a beacon in the ethereal realm where elegance meets the raw and untamed. In addition to creating multisensory experiences that arouse strong emotions and take listeners to a place where reality and imagination merge, Yoko's work goes beyond music. His goal is straightforward: to encourage optimism,... read full bio
Yola is an English singer-songwriter and producer from Bristol, England. She grew up in a poor family who banned music while she was young but she still went on to pursue a career as a vocalist. Her career started when she became the lead singer of Phantom Limb and she recorded the self-titled album with them, their album “Live In... read full bio
A two-time MOBO Award winner, YolanDa Brown OBE's music is a delectable blend of reggae, jazz and soul. She has performed live shows with The Temptations, Billy Ocean, Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, Bill Laurance of Snarky Puppy, Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics and Rick Astley. She is now writing music for Sesame Street, a television... read full bio
Yolanda "Yoli" Vazquez is a reporter who has won multiple awards. Currently, she serves as a motor news anchor for MotorWeek, which can be seen on PBS, Velocity, and the V-me Spanish-language network. The primary mission of Yoli is to provide readers with insights and background information on significant consumer stories. After being on the front lines of breaking news... read full bio
Yong Khao is an entrepreneur, and educator who is the Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas and who has been a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Australia. Through his work as an educator, Khao has previously been the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean and Director of the... read full bio
Yoram was born in Tiberius, near the Lake of Galili, Israel, to Polish immigrants. He relocated to Kiryat Motzkin, close to Haifa, with his family when he was three years old. Shmuel, his father, constructed a theater that was exceptional in its day. Yoram was five years old when the movie theater first opened, and he was quite fascinated by... read full bio
Yossi Vardi is an Israeli entrepreneur and investor who is one of Israel’s first high-tech entrepreneurs. He has founded and helped build numerous tech companies in fields such as software, energy, mobile, water technology, electro-optics and Internet. Vardi graduated from the Technion in Haifa with a B.Sc. in industrial management engineering and went on to earn his M.Sc in Operations... read full bio
Yot Club, a singer from Nashville who was up in Mississippi, didn't even have TikTok on his phone when his song "YKWIM" became a hit on the platform. For Kaiser, who individually composes, records, mixes and masters each song he releases, TikTok popularity and the ensuing increase in streaming ("YKWIM" already has over 100 million Spotify listens) came as a surprise.... read full bio
Singer and guitarist, Tim Rogers, fronts the four member, alternative rock band You Am I. Rogers bandmates include guitarist Davey Lane, bass player Andy Kent, and drummer Russell Hopkinson. You Am I is one of the most successful and internationally admired Australian bands scoring three number one albums in Australia. Theyve had nine of their songs appear on the ARIA... read full bio
Young & Sick is a musical art project created by Nick van Hofwegen. His act has been acclaimed by publications like the Wall Street Journal, who has dubbed him a “double threat.” Van Hofwegen has created art for groups like Foster the People, The Velvet Teen, Maroon 5, Robin Thicke, Mikky Ekko, and Jerry Stiller. His music was also featured... read full bio
Young Bombs are old friends who have been active in the music industry. Tristan Norton and Martin Kottmeier, the DJ/producer pair, first connected in high school while they were both busy exercising their adolescent punk rock muscles. Since then, they have been collaborating on music. " Both of our bands were performing in the battle of the bands," and according to... read full bio
The Albany trio Young Culture are back with a fresh new album, You Had To Be There, little over a year after the release of their EP Godspeed, which features the upbeat song "Hum" about the delights of being in love. The two songs that served as the record's lead singles—"Tattoo" and "Good Karma," whose melancholy rush of high-octane energy... read full bio
The Young Divas are a trio of young singers who can conjure the spirit of Peggy Lee, swing like Sinatra, touch the heart like Sarah Vaughan, and reach for the bright lights of Broadway like Barbra Streisand. The Young Divas boast a repertoire that includes such Big Band classics as Come Fly With Me, Slow Boat to China. They will... read full bio
Young Friend by Drew Tarves captures the summertime nostalgia of post-adolescence while plunging deeply into a pool of self-reflection, sounding both timeless and contemporary all at once. The six songs on Tarves' new EP, HOW DID WE GET HERE serve as a practical mission statement for this gifted singer-songwriter. They highlight his natural tunefulness and lovingly slack croon, which adorn this... read full bio
The soundtrack of Young Gun Silver Fox was created by two talented musicians, Andy Platts and Shawn Lee. The UK-based team has created a distinctive sound that recalls the exciting and significant era of 1970s Los Angeles. Their debut album, West End Coast, honors this heyday of recording by fusing soulful vocals, flawless melodies, top-notch musicianship, and cutting-edge production equipment. Both... read full bio
With her own musical approach, Young Miko, a dynamic singer and songwriter, is breaking through in the Puerto Rican urban music industry. Mara Victoria Ramrez de Arellano, the name her family gave her, was born in Aasco, Puerto Rico. She started honing her creative aptitude at an early age and quickly rose to the top of talent competitions at school. She has... read full bio
Young Nudy is an Atlanta-based rapper who gained worldwide popularity with the release of his mixtape, Slimeball. Nudy then went on to release Slimeball 2 with features from established rappers Juicy J and Peso. The talented rapper continued to ride the wave of success releasing his Nudy Land mixtape, this time featuring Lil Yachty and Offset. Nudy has found popularity... read full bio
Young Thug, celebrated by fans for his eccentric music and fashion style, rose to popularity with his collaborations with fellow Southern rappers Rich Homie Quan, Cash Out, Shawty Lo, and Gucci Mane. After releasing a series of independent mixtapes, beginning with I Came From Nothing, he signed with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records. He released his label debut mixtape, 1017 Thug,... read full bio
Young@Heart Chorus was started in the 1980’s in a Western Massachusetts elderly housing project, The Walter Salvo House, to pass the time and do something that made them happy and let them have fun. The group consists of various members that change over time and can hold people that have previously had music experience, theater experience, or some that have... read full bio
Youngr is a gifted British singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who was given the name Dario Younger Brigham-Bowes. The son of August Darnell, a.k.a. Kid Creole of Kid Creole and the Coconuts, he was born on February 27, 1989 in Urmston, close to Manchester, England. Youngr began his musical career in 2012 when he and his brother Lorne Ashley Brigham-Bowes... read full bio
Your Grandparents is an up-and-coming musical group that performs music that isn’t just one genre but blends between RnB, rock, blues, funk, soul, and rap music. Your Grandparents consists of the trio DaCosta, Jean Carter, and the producer ghettoblasterman. The trio founded the band and used the name Your Grandparents as a tribute to their elders who showed them all... read full bio
Yousef is a DJ and producer who is the label owner of Circus Recordings. Over the course of his career, Yousef has released tracks through labels such as Desolat, Bpitch Control, Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels, Knee Deep in Sound, Hot Creations, and This & That. Yousef has previously remixed music for artists such as Chaka Khan, The Glitz, Diego, and Frank... read full bio
The music of Brighton-based Youth Sector is a coiled spring of urgency and erratic energy, while the band's lyrics provide some catharsis for the complexity of contemporary adult life. The Brighton quartet, who draw inspiration from art school greats DEVO and Talking Heads, never indulge in melancholy; instead, they manage to turn commonplace stories into joyful, energetic music with catchy choruses... read full bio
An upcoming musician named YOVNGCHIMI has been making waves in the music world. YOVNGCHIMI, who was born Samuel Oluwadare in Nigeria, has been making music since he was a young adult. Hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeat are just a few of the genres from which he gets his inspiration. His distinctive sound combines his African heritage with contemporary music production. Beginning his career... read full bio
The singer, whose parents are from Cameroon and who was born in Quessy, north of Paris, initially came to public attention as a finalist on the French singing competition Nouvelle Star before signing with a big label. When she finally decided to break free from her contract and become an independent artist, she experimented with a more sensual trap-beat sound... read full bio
Yu Ho-Jin is a magician who is best known for being apart of the international Broadway show ‘The Illusionists’. He is known for his award-winning card manipulation and has been the first Asian performer to win the Grand Prix Award at the FISM World Championships of Magic. He’s also been the youngest person to win the Magician of the Year... read full bio
Vancouver-based and born in Kaifeng, composer, DJ and sound artist Yu Su makes music. Yu Su's emotionally charged creative punches are best characterized as organically groovy jazz-bient voyages between coastlines, drawing from a wide range of "forth world" ambience and left-field dance music. Her delicate, dub-inflected trademark strikes a delicate balance between a variety of luminous and wistful downtempo textures. She is an... read full bio
Yuan Yuan Tan is a Chinese dancer who has been a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet. Tan was born in Shanghai, China, and she began dancing after entering into the Shanghai Dance School when she was 11 years old. She went on to win several international awards while young which included a gold medal and the Nijinsky Award... read full bio
Named among VIBE Magazines annual Juice list of upcoming people who will change the world, Yul Kwon is perhaps most well known for winning the hit CBS reality show Survivor: Cook Islands during the controversial, racially segregated season. In route to winning, Kwon skillfully led a multi-ethnic team, gained a reputation as one of the shows most strategic and honest... read full bio
Yul Vazquez is a Cuban-American actor and musician who is best known for his roles in films such as “Runaway Bride”, “Bad Boys II”, “War of the World”, “American Gangster”, “The A-Team” and more. Apart from his acting career, Vazquez has also previously been the lead guitarist for the rock bands Urgent and Diving for Pearls. He’s also played guitar... read full bio
Yulia Niko is a DJ and producer who is known for blending together sultry house with underground music. Niko was born in Russia and she first found her love for music after buying what was called ‘Western music’ from her local album store. She quickly found her love for house music and learned how to DJ, which led her to... read full bio
The South East London newcomer Yune Pinku combines restless, textured production with melancholy, syrupy vocals that are layered over UK rave-inspired music. Yunè Pinku has been creating music out of her bedroom for the past four years, only sharing it with her close friends and family. Along with recording herself singing softly, she will often record others yelling on the phone or... read full bio
Vas Coleman, better known as his stage name Yung Bans, is an American rapper and songwriter who was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and has also lived in Atlanta, Georgia. Yung Bans began rapping when he was in middle school under the name Ban Boy, or Banboi, but waited until he was in high school to decide he wanted to... 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
"The next brown boy to make it" is Long Island's Yung Fazo. Fazo has been working toward his goal since he first released Let Me Love You back and has spent a lot of time preparing for his takeover. From begging someone to open up their heart to his most recent Flex Like This release, the shift was seamless and... read full bio
Yung Lean, otherwise known as Jonatan Leandoer Hastad, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden. Inspired by his father who was a poet, author, and translator, Yung Lean was able to develop his own sense of artistic style. Yung Lean also cites influences from hip-hop stars Nas, 50 Cent, and The Latin Kings. He has released a total... read full bio
Blake Sandoval, better known as Yung Pinch, is a young American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Huntington Beach, California. Yung Pinch, who was born on April 6, 1997, grew up in a musical family and was exposed to numerous forms of music at a young age. He began recording music in high school and swiftly rose to prominence on SoundCloud... read full bio
Diego Perez, who goes by the pen name "Yung Pueblo," has become a significant voice for our era. With his deep insights on relationships, self-love, self-healing, and the transformational power of self-discovery, he has won over millions of hearts and minds on Instagram and other social media platforms. Yung Pueblo, a poet, meditator, and New York Times bestselling book, has... read full bio
Yung Singh has spent the summer advancing from a local phenomenon to a dazzling continental star, making him one of the most intriguing DJs on the European circuit. Being an open format DJ, Singh's performances can include anything from hip-hop to trance to grime, jungle and DnB mixed with Punjabi folk to garage, UK funk and everything in between. His era-defining Boiler Room set... read full bio
Yung Tory is an up-and-coming rapper from Canada who gained popularity after the release of his debut album, “Free Dope”. Since the release of Free Dope, Yung Tory has released three more albums, “Still Here”, “Free Dope 2” and “Rastar”. Some of Yung Tory’s most popular songs include “Netflix & Chill”, “Told You”, “Friends”, “MIZU”, “Henny Dance”, “Said You Love... read full bio
American rapper YungManny, real name Emmanuel Okanlawon, is from Bowie, Maryland. YungManny, who was born on October 3, 2003, is well-known for his distinctive style, which includes references to characters from Hello Kitty, Moana, The Magic School Bus, and Stuart Little in his music. A power drill was used in place of a pistol in YungManny's music video for "Bonfire Pt.... read full bio
Yuno is an up-and-coming pop musician based out of Jacksonville, Florida. While growing up, Yuno had a broad musical upbringing as his parents were from the UK but had Jamaican descent. Yuno found his love for music through his local skateboarding subculture and whenever his friends would play video games or watch skate videos he would always love listening to... read full bio
Yuri Milner is a venture capitalist, physicist, and entrepreneur, and he is considered Russias most influential tech investors. Yuri founded Digital Sky Technologies (DST), now known as DST Global and Mail.ru Group. DST Global has invested in major companies such as Spotify, Facebook, AirBnB, WhatsApp, Groupon, Facebook, Twitter, and Zocdoc, among others. Yuri has been featured in Tim magazines Timm... read full bio
Kevin “Yvad” Davy is a singer-songwriter who was formerly the lead singer of The Bob Marley Wailers Band. Yvad currently has his own band called One Tribe Band which is based out of Miami, Florida. The group performs a mixture of roots, rock, reggae, modern reggae, rock and ska music. As a solo artist, Yvad started his career at Tuff... read full bio
Yvan Cournoyer is a former Canadien ice hockey player who played in the NHL for 16 years. He played as a right winger professionally with the Montreal Canadiends. He was nicknamed "The Roadrunner" due to his small size and blazing speed which he says is due to having longer blades on his ice skates. He became captain of the Canadiens... read full bio
Yvette Monreal is an American actress who is best known for playing Senna in the television series “Matador” and Reagan in the television series “Faking It”. She has recently made her box office film debut playing Gabrielle in “Rambo: Last Blood”. Monreal made her acting debut playing Temperance in the television series “Harpies”. Since then, her television credits include “Chutes... 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
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Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle is an Aerospace Surgeon, astronaut, entrepreneur and consulting professor for Stanford University’s department of cardiovascular medicine and its department of electrical engineering, who was recently honor at Expo in Dubai. In addition, Dr. Cagle also has served as a certified senior aviation medical examiner for the FAA and a qualified advanced cardiac life support instructor. Dr.... read full bio
Yxngxr1, an artist who was born in Cardiff, brings a distinct blend of uniqueness and raw sound to the music industry, making him a welcome and revitalizing addition. He has carved out a niche for himself as an artist who doesn't take himself too seriously by releasing a wide variety of music on a consistent basis, which has garnered him... read full bio
Zac Efron is an American actor who gained popularity with his role as Troy Bolton in the “High School Musical” franchise. He has gone on to star in films like “Neighbors”, “The Greatest Showman”, “Baywatch”, “Hairspray”, “Charlie St. Cloud”, “We Are Your Friends”, “The Lucky One”, and “Dirty Grandpa”. Efron grew up as a class clown and his father pushed... read full bio
Zacari is an artist who got his big break in the music industry with his feature in the track “Love.” by Kendrick Lamar off his album DAMN. His angelic voice and stunning falsetto in the song had listeners intrigued as to who possessed this beautiful, Weeknd-like voice. Zacari met Kendrick through Kendrick’s manager, Moosa Tiffith, and Kendrick wanted to heart... read full bio
Zach Grenier is an American actor who is best known for his roles in television and film which include playing Richard in the film “Fight Club,” Eddie in the film “Twister,” and David Lee in the series “The Good Wife.” Grenier began his career acting after making his television debut in the series “Kate & Allie” and making his film... read full bio
Zach Johnson is an American professional golfer who has 11 victories on the PGA Tour, including one major championship, the 2007 Masters. At the 2014 U.S. Open, Johnson had a hole in one on the 172 yard par-3 9th hole. It was the 44th hole in one in U.S. Open history, and just the second at Pinehurst No. 2. Johnson... read full bio
Filmmaker and well-known Vine celebrity Zach King is known for his creative special effects videos. Zach is well-known in the social media entertainment industry thanks to his more than four million Vine followers and more than a million YouTube subscribers. Zach, who was born and raised in the US, originally rose to fame on Vine for his imaginative short films, which... read full bio
Solo folk/pop musician Zach Lockwood performs in Nashville and was born in Connecticut. He rose to fame in the literary community thanks to his amazing vocals and lively, engaging style. Zach has also collaborated with past Wailers members who were in Bob Marley's band. See him live if it's close to you. Zach's sound has always changed and still does. He's one... read full bio
Zach Lund is an American skeleton racer. He won two bronze medals at the FIBT World Championships. He finished #1 in World Cup standings. Lund qualified for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He finished in fifth place overall in the Skeleton race. In many circles, Lund is given credit as the man who popularized the sport and made many children... read full bio
Zach Stafford is a journalist and host who is host of BuzzFeed News’ ‘AM2DM,’ which talks on trending news and interviews in entertainment, politics, and culture. Stafford has previously been the editor-in-chief of The Advocate, which is an LGBTQ periodical. He has also been the founding editor-in-chief of INTO, an LGBTQ digital magazine that also served as CCO of Grindr.... read full bio
It's typical to hear the phrase "country music ain't like it used to be" when modern influences broaden the genre's boundaries. With timeless sounds that bring to mind Texas dancehalls, the boom of the rodeo and jukebox ballads with a cool drink in hand, Zach Top is revitalizing the spirit of '90s traditionalists like George Strait, Keith Whitley and Randy Travis. For... read full bio
Zach Williams is a Grammy- nominated Christian rock artist and pastor, who was previously the frontman of Zach Williams & The Reformation. As a member of the band, he played the acoustic guitar and harmonica, while singing lead vocals. After signing to Provident Label Group- Essential Records, Zach recorded his first solo single, “Chain Breaker”, which took the No. 1... read full bio
Zach Woods is a very skilled American actor and comedian who has won praise for his great work in both film and television. Woods, who received a lot of praise for playing Jared Dunn in the popular HBO comedy series Silicon Valley, has established his comedic skills and adaptability as an actor. His well-known appearances in popular series like The... read full bio
Zachary Levi is an American actor and singer. He’s most famous for his roles as Chuck Bartowski in the series “Chuck”, he plays Flynn Rider in “Tangled”, and was cast as Fandral in “Thor: The Dark World”, and “Thor: Ragnarok”. Levi grew up passionate about acting and grew up performing in local productions of ‘Grease’, ‘The Outsiders’, ‘The Wizard of... read full bio
Zachy is an American musician from Richmond, Virginia, who specializes in rock and folk rock. His captivating voice and skillful guitar playing have captured the attention of audiences with his poignant performances. Zachy's sound is a unique blend of rock and folk elements, combined with an authentic, unadulterated intensity that makes his music stand out. Zachy's music is a reflection of... read full bio
Zach Fox is an Atlanta, Georgia-based stand-up comedian, rapper, writer, actor, illustrator and internet celebrity. Kenny Beats, Flying Lotus and Thundercat have all worked with him. Fox began his career by tweeting jokes under the handle "Bootymath" and gaining tens of thousands of followers. Later, he discarded the nickname and began pursuing music, eventually joining the Awful Records collective. His fame grew as... read full bio
Zack Friedman assists people and organizations in realizing their maximum potential. Many people look to him for guidance, including more than 20 million readers of Forbes in 125 different countries. The Lemonade Life, a best-selling book by Friedman that launched as the #1 new business audiobook on Apple's bestseller chart, is one of his most popular works. Friedman also narrates the audiobook... read full bio
Zack Gottsagen is an up-and-coming actor who has gained attention playing Zak in the film “The Peanut Butter Falcon.” His role in the film led him to win awards which include the Special Jury Prize at the Crested Butte Film Festival, the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Newcomer Award from the Hollywood Critics... read full bio
AI, according to Zack Kass, is his calling. Regarded as one of the most intelligent individuals in the field, he has devoted the last 14 years to the field of Applied Artificial Intelligence, working with organizations such as Figure Eight, Lilt, and OpenAI. As OpenAI's Head of GTM (Go-to-Market), Kass developed the partnerships, sales, and customer success teams in charge... read full bio
It's getting more and harder for artists to stand apart from their colleagues in today's oversaturated music scene. Zaia, an Atlanta-born singer and rapper, is one musician who has succeeded in doing this. Zaia released his EP RESET after joining Not Fit For Society / Arista Records. The album's five songs demonstrated his taste in unusual instrumentation and his... read full bio
