Title: Who I Be
Release date: 26 December, 2008
Record label: Natural Born Hustlaz Production Company
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With only one listen to Youngman's debut album you will understand that he is ready to stake his claim on not just the UK R&B scene, but that of the world. The album, WHO I BE, which has been two years in the making sees Youngman calling on artists such as Queens based femcee Ava Denera, London Boys S.A.S , Dynamite, Harry Shotta and on the remix of the radio smash Wine It, Stylo G assists him.
Produced entirely by Natural Born Hustlaz, this thirteen track introduction to one of the hottest young male vocalists to come out of the UK is enough to have the famed suitors of todays R&B world doubting their own prominence. From the club driven Hush Hush and the high energy Hey Shorty to the classic R&B ballad All About You one of the most obvious characteristics with Youngman's WHO I BE is the cohesion it exudes.
This is a testament to the working relationship between Youngman and his team behind the scenes."This mixtape album is all about showing the world who I am and how I feel about different subject matters," the talented Youngman explains. While commending his management and production company, Natural Born Hustlaz on providing him with exceptional guidance, Youngman's work is a sure example of how he is enjoying perfecting his craft. "They are very professional but give me the artist enough freedom to allow me to be me."
The Canadian outfit Natural Born Hustaz which is made up of Natural (producer/song-writer), Brad 'Hush' Leonard and in-house musician Pete "Fantom" Kadar are as equally impressed with their artist and the final product they have created. "Having Youngman as an artist is a great blessing. I couldn't ask for anyone better, he's a franchise player who takes good advice, learns to adapt and goes hard and in this business its the key to survival. WHO I BE has been two years in the making and we are looking to make a big difference in the U.K. R&B industry"
Having already secured the support of prestigious DJs on both sides of the Atlantic, Youngman is often found in rotation on the UK's urban radio shows. Hailed as 'one of the sickest artists' by BBC/1XTRA's Mistajam, Youngman is being heard by all the right ears. Ronnie Herel another of BBC1/XTRA's talented team also gives the WHO I BE project a serious co-sign "He's been tearing it down in the clubs, tearing it down on plastic and now he has the official album, the mixtape WHO I BE. You ain't nobody unless you have this album in your selection"
Encouraging the support of the DJs and the industry, Youngman now looks to his fans to get to grips with him and his talent which are on display in this, his debut street offering. Never one to sacrifice his creativity and the faith of others in him, Youngman is the future of R&B.
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