Yung Prof

Bio:

Yung Prof started out as Yung Profyt doing mixtape songs since the end of his sophomore year in high school. He went by Big Stan back then and didn't get much love from his peers, which at times made him frustrated. But he used that frustration and transferred that energy into his rhymes causing him to come up with slick metaphors and complex rhymes like he never did before. He released a couple mixtapes his junior year in high school fighting for the respect he knew he deserved, but it didn't come until after high school. He started to create a buzz and has been doin so since 2006, which is the year he graduated. After an issue with a fellow rapper with a similiar name, Prof made the decision to sit down with him and resolve the issue before it got out of hand. The two came to an agreement and out of respect Prof decided to shorten his name because he was the less experienced artist. After starting up the music group Supreme Grindin' Entertainment he released five mixtapes (The First Impression; Crack Muzik 1-3; Ohio Takeover) total and one compilation mixtape and is in the process of releasing an album (I Reign Supreme). He recorded many songs that he released as singles("Ballin'" f/ Majic Juan; "Still The Same"; "I'm Good"; "Is You Mad"; "I'm That" ) but he finally rested on the ladies anthem "Sexy" featuring local R&B artist J Rashad and produced by Tracy of Hustle Hand Ent. I Reign Supreme the album is set to drop July 21, 2009. Prof has performed in over 20 venues in the Ohio and Southern Michigan areas including the famous Earth Night Club in Cleveland, OH with DJ Johnny O and the Nerve DJs. In addition to the many venues he's performed in, Prof has also opened up for famous artists such as T-Pain, Freeway, Rasheeda, and the legendary 2 Live Crew. In February of 2009 he recieved a nomination for Best New Artist and Best MySpace Artist at the 419 Underground Music Awards. Prof has been fortunate enough to recieve love from all kinds of radio stations. His first time on-air was on Hot 97.3 WJZE as a co-host with Lil' D and later interviewed by Tisha Lee on The Juice 107.3 WJUC, where his hit "Is You Mad" was played on more than one occasion. Although he is achieving what a lot of other local artists aren't, Prof himself will tell you that he hasn't done enough.

Member Since:

August 12, 2005

Members:

Yung Prof

Influences:

2 Pac and Tha Outlawz, Notorious B.I.G., Master P and No Limit Records, Cash Money Records, DMX and Ruff Ryders, T.I., Kanye West, DSR, Scarface, NWA, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Roger & Zapp, Gap Band, Cameo, George Clinton and Parliament, B.o.B.

Sounds Like:

Yung Prof, T.I., Drake, Big Kuntry King

Record Label:

Supreme Grindin' Entertainment