Scott Zhang, performing under the stage name Monsune, is a

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indie pop and synthpop musician from

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, Ontario. He is noted for his 2019 single "Mountain", which was a nominee for the

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in 2020.Allie Gregory
"SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists"
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'', July 16, 2020. However in recent years is his song "OUTTA MY MIND" (which has amassed over 30 million views on youtube) has gained him far more recognition and popularity. Zhang released "Nothing in Return", his debut single as Monsune, in 2017. He followed up with the EP ''Tradition'' in 2019. Other notable work includes co-producing "Race My Mind" from

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's sixth studio album, ''

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'', and "Saturn" from

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's second studio album re-issue, ''Lana''. When he launched his music career, he was a student in radio and television arts at

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.Tyler Griffin
"Monsune premieres video for long-awaited new track “Outta My Mind”"
'' The Eyeopener'', August 29, 2019.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Production discography

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