B Young

B Young is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his melodic sound and chart-topping singles, offering a compelling narrative of musical progression from sound engineer to mainstream artist. After his breakthrough single ‘Been Wavey’ accumulated over 11 million views on YouTube in August 2017, B Young signed with Columbia Records in 2018, marking a significant milestone in his professional career. Prior to his emergence as a recording artist, B Young honed his craft as a sound engineer for several years, a foundational experience that allowed him to cultivate the distinctive melodic rap sound that would become a hallmark of his successful career. His initial releases, ‘London Boy’ in March 2017 and ‘Cash Flow’ in May 2017, laid the groundwork for his rapid ascent in the British music scene.

The year 2018 saw B Young achieve widespread recognition with his debut studio single ‘Jumanji,’ released on January 5. The track swiftly entered the UK chart at number 64, climbing to a peak position of 13, and impressively spent six weeks in the Top 20. ‘Jumanji’ subsequently earned a 2x Platinum certification from the BPI, solidifying his commercial impact. Following this success, his single ‘079ME’ reached number 23 on the UK charts and attained Platinum status.

Later that year, he collaborated with Da Beatfreakz, DigDat, and Dutchavelli on ‘808,’ a track that climbed to number 20 on the UK charts, further cementing his presence in the British music landscape. B Young maintained his momentum into 2021 with the release of ‘Ride for Me,’ which peaked at number 62 on the UK charts and garnered a Silver certification. His consistent stream of chart-performing singles and certifications underscores his sustained influence within the industry.