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Yungun (aka Essa)
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London, London and South East
United Kingdom

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Member Since12/7/2005
Band Websitewww.yungun.co.uk
Band MembersI'm a solo artist but I work closely with DJ Mr Thing. I also work with lots of different artists and producers from the UK and beyond.
InfluencesSo many to mention, but I'll try to keep it brief: Marvin Gaye, Fela Kuti, John Coltrane, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Roots, Slum Village & Jay Dilla, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Jay-Z, Nas, Big L, Devin The Dude, Gangstarr, Redman, Bill Hicks... that'll do for now!
Sounds LikeWorld hip-hop. A true-skool dude making new-skool moves. Grown Man Business baby!
Record LabelLots. I'm kind of a free agent!


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Yungun, a young African-English Londoner who also goes by the name 'Essa', is widely renowned as one of the UK's leading hip-hop MCs.
Steering well clear of tired Hip-Hop stereotypes, his debut full-length "The Essance" (Janomi Records, 2004) was widely recognised as one of the UK's most accomplished Hip-Hop albums, with its varied mix of party vibes, thoughtful reflection and even bilingual Spanish-English madness! (album of the month: Touch, four stars: Hip Hop Connection). The 2006 follow-up "Grown Man Business" was a collaboration with Yungun's long-time touring DJ, Mr. Thing (UK DMC champion, formerly of world DMC champions the Scratch Perverts) on the fast-rising Silent Soundz label. With a richly soulful sound that draws on the duo's mutual love of classic reggae, funk and rare groove, the album was officially named by Hip-Hop Connection as one of the UK’s greatest hip-hop albums of all time.
Yungun has proved a favourite with the radio DJs, receiving strong support across the leading stations, including: BBC Radio 1s Zane Lowe (who requested a special for his birthday!) and Steve Lamacq, BBC 1Xtra (Semtex, Nesha, Ras Kwame, Blakey, Ace & Invisible, Rodney P & Skitz, Beni B), Kiss FM (Shortee Blitz, Big Ted, MK), Choice FM (279, Jenny Francis) Rock FM (Adele) and regular spins across regional, internet and pirate radio (Itch FM, Y2K, Pyrotechnic). He was interviewed by Craig Charles for BBC 6 music and has recorded two live sessions for the BBC at the prestigious Maida Vale studios and a session for the Selector show, broadcast on the BBC’s World Service.
Yungun has collaborated with many artists, most recently the legendary Guru (Gangstarr, Jazzmatazz) and has earned praise from the likes of Nas, and Mark Ronson.
Renowned for his superbly polished live performances, Yungun has appeared alongside artists such as Slum Village, KRS-One, Prince Paul and De La Soul. As well as constantly touring the club circuit across the UK, he has played at festivals such as WOMAD, Bestival, Urban Funk (Barcelona) and Love Planet/Hip-Hop Kemp (Czech Republic). His fan base has broadened internationally with sell-out shows across Australia, Portugal, Spain, Hungary, Slovakia, Beijing, and Dubai to name a few.
As if this wasn’t enough to set him apart from the crowd, Yungun has managed to accomplish all of this whilst qualifying as a professional solicitor! This explains the extraordinarily broad perspective of his work, a fact recognised by the Comission for Racial Equality who commissioned him to write an article on ethnic stereotypes in hip-hop culture.
Yungun’s upcoming solo album, “The Middle Man”, is a refreshingly honest insight into his truly unique background. Offering an intelligent perspective on universal issues of race, sex and class, the album promises to be his most original and personal work to date.
For more information please visit: www.myspace.com/yungunmusic www.yungun.co.uk
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Scripture

Scripture



Jan 31 2009 8:48 PM

yo wats good fam? safe 4 da add... tracks are soundin big man! use ta rinse forget me not ard back in da day aswell fam!

Bless
Aaron

Aaron



Dec 2 2008 7:34 AM

Chef YGe still servin up the finest flavours... respect bro! keep it real.
Aza in New Zealand
♫ninjaboy™♫

♫ninjaboy™♫



Nov 23 2008 9:57 AM

yo essa! safe for add
mad respect.
..peace..
Aaron

Aaron



Oct 31 2008 12:55 AM

This Man is a true inspiration to ohters.
YG!!!! peace
Smallville #57

Metropolis Marvel



Nov 1 2008 10:52 PM

He Yungun keep doing your thing man I love it. I'm from the U.S. so I can't get none of your CDs except the ones on iTunes which I already have. So when is the nextt time you are going to drop another album with Mr.
Thing? Can't comment back then hurry up with the album ha-ha!
XRSIZE

XRSIZE



Sep 19 2008 4:06 AM

hey bruz luvin ya style man,
mad flowz cuz,
come by chek my traks if yall feel real lyrikal hiphop,
peace from aus!
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Oct 18 2008 4:08 PM









Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell



Oct 9 2008 7:12 AM

Cheers for the add man. Keep up the good work...
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Aerosoul LImIted



Sep 7 2008 3:57 PM

EZ SOULJAH! HOPE ALL IZ WELL. I THOUGHT U WAS GONNA B AT WESTBURY WITH THING? BUT U WAS M.I.A. HE PLAYED A WICKED SET THO!!REALLY LUVED HES SELECTION. FIRST TIME I,VE EVER MET HIM. KEEP IT BANGIN MY SOULBROTHER. ONELOVE
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Breeze

Bree Kristel Clarke



Sep 10 2008 11:49 PM

Hi! It's been a while, how have you been? Good to see your playing shows, wish I could come! Soon enough.
:)
SiD Mercutios Corner

SiD Mercutios Corner



Sep 3 2008 3:59 PM

Incredible stuff.
Dont know if you got my email!
Platinum Blonde

Platinum Blonde



Sep 1 2008 9:46 PM

Showin some Luv x
ESTA B DALEY

ESTA B DALEY



Sep 1 2008 4:46 PM

Lovely vibes
Rainbow

Rainbow



Sep 1 2008 11:39 AM

its been aaaages since I left any respect on ere so R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

:)
Dj SnapS (New Beats Up!)

Dj SnapS (New Beats Up!)



Aug 24 2008 12:26 AM

Feelin the new tracks fam, ill
Phocus Beats!

Phocus Beats!



Aug 24 2008 1:02 PM

Feelin the new joints essa... Big-ups!!!

Safe

P.
Dr.Best

Dr.Best



Aug 24 2008 12:09 PM

hey mr. yungun,
thanks for your add and greetings from germany! :)

dr.
best
Resin Dogs

Resin Dogs



Aug 27 2008 6:32 AM

hows the horn parks have you had a chance to download it???

ahhh nice one on the fine mess tune above dope tune

peas
Uncle Traveling Matt

Uncle Traveling Matt



Jul 18 2008 3:51 PM

Thanks Yungun. If you love hip-hop and you're down with that underground sound, then check out my music…

- Uncle Traveling Matt

www. dearnephewgobo. com
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Unusual Suspects- CRUGERS GRINDTIME BATTLE UP NOW!



Jul 13 2008 1:28 PM

YOOOO what up essa!

Gt a new track up! Come by and tell us what you think yo!

STAY DEAD.
US
Stellar

Stellar



Jul 2 2008 12:44 AM

Yungun Has the lyrics on Lock-N-Key, Props 2 U, an Props 4 the add....Keep wrkin hard, persevere & Watch the rise.

The Tru-Skool will Stand the testa Time. The Tru-Fool will pay for his crime. Hip-Hop History tells us so....Watch this Space!
Contra

Contra



Jun 25 2008 7:21 PM

Yungun did i just see you on the a saab advert on channel 4 website?? something about multiple lifestyles haha!! madness..: )
~Cupcake~

~Cupcake~



Jun 18 2008 3:19 PM

Hey! How’s things? Come down to this if you’re in the country…haven’t seen you for ages!
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James

James



Jun 14 2008 12:32 PM

Hey Y
I've just been listening to the Essance again and reminded me that I wanted to say a big thank you this CD got me through a bad time when I broke my back last year and was stuck in a French hospital for 2 weeks with my Discman and only that CD! Thanks again
Dr LARRY

Dr LARRY



Jun 3 2008 2:25 PM

PEACE!!! and 'NUFF RESPECTS!!!
dancin' tunes man
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