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Tyga

Michael Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Tyga, is an American rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Universal Motown. He first received recognition with his debut single "Coconut Juice".

Life and career

Tyga was born Michael Nguyen on November 19, 1989, in Compton, California. Born of Jamaican and Vietnamese descent, he is the cousin of Travis McCoy, the lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes. He achieved his first recognition opening for Fall Out Boy and Gym Class Heroes during the Young Wild Things Tour in late 2007. Earlier that year he had also released his first mixtape Young On Probation which featured Jay Rock, The Pack and more. His debut single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and its video was directed by Rage. His mixtape, No Introduction the Series: April 10, was released online in April. The second part to the series, No Introduction the Series: May 10, was released in May.

The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack. and is also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack and Fighting soundtrack.

Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
US US R&B Rap Albums
2008 No Introduction
  • 1st studio album
  • Released: June 10, 2008
 112 25 9
2010 Careless World
  • 2nd studio album
  • To be Released on September 17, 2010
 TBR TBR TBR

Mixtapes

  • 2007: Young On Probation
  • 2008: No Introduction The Series: April 10
  • 2008: No Introduction The Series: May 10
  • 2008: Slaughterhouse
  • 2009: The Free Album (with Clinton Sparks)
  • 2009: Outraged & Underage (with DJ Ill Will, DJ Rockstar & Young Money Entertainment)
  • 2009: The Potential (with Young Money Entertainment)
  • 2009: Black Thoughts (with DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar)
  • 2010: Fan of a Fan (with Chris Brown, DJ Ill Will & DJ Rockstar)

Singles

Year Song Peak chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap U.S. Pop
2008 "Coconut Juice" (featuring Travis McCoy) 94 — — 64 No Introduction
2010 "I'm On It" (featuring Lil Wayne) — — — — Careless World

With Young Money

Year Song Peak chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2009 "BedRock" (with Young Money Entertainment featuring Lloyd) 2 2 1 We Are Young Money
2010 "Roger That" (with Young Money Entertainment) 56 15 6

As featured performer

Year Song Peak chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2010 "Deuces" (Chris Brown featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall) 39 5 — Fan of a Fan
"Loyalty" (Birdman featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga) — 72 — Bigger Than Life

References

  1. ^ "Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved November 2, 2008. Allmusic
  3. "Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'". MTV. March 17, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
  4. The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234
  5. "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – April 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
  6. "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – May 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
  7. Cohen, Jonathan (July 8, 2008). "New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved November 9, 2008.
  8. "NFhjdfisuyrewjS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack". November 23, 2008. Retrieved November 23, 2008.
  9. "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
  10. "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.

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