Youngman (born Simon Smith) is a British urban MC and vocalist signed to

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’s label Digital Soundboy Records. He has been awarded

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’s Jam Hot,

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’s Next Hype and Annie Mac’s record of the week. Son of Simon “Bassline” Smith, Youngman grew up and lives in

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in the

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of England. He has been the MC and ‘hype man’ to the likes of Breakage,

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, Benga,

and the Digital Soundboy family. In 2008 Youngman was runner-up in the Drum & Bass Awards Best Breakthrough MC category. In 2010 Youngman took to the studio with Benga to record early releases including ‘One and Only’, ‘Ho’ and ‘Tear It Out’/’I Warned Ya’. His forthcoming album, ‘Me and My Music’ is a mixture of UK urban influences. Producers include

, Benga,

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, Breakage,

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and Kutz.

Discography

Drumsound & Bassline Smith* Feat Youngman* - Steal My Heart (12") Liq-weed Ganja Recordings 2006 Crissy Criss & Youngman* - Kick Snare / Pimp Game V Records (2) 2009 Crissy Criss & Youngman* - Give You The World Part 3 Technique Recordings 2010 Ho / One & Only Digital Soundboy Recording Co. 2010 Crissy Criss & Youngman* - Take You Higher V Records (2) 2010 Drumsound & Bassline Smith* Ft. Youngman* - 10 Years Of Technique Part 6 Technique Recordings 2010 Crissy Criss & Youngman* - Turn It Up / Stop Technique Recordings 2010 Mark System* Feat Youngman* - The Hold It E.P. Digital Soundboy Recording Co. 2011 Tear It Out (CDr, Single) Digital Soundboy Recording Co. 2011

References

External links

Iamyoungman.com
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