Young MC
Young MC is a pioneering rapper who changed the landscape of Hip-Hop and paved the way for West Coast rap stars to be known globally.
Rapper
May 10, 1967
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Marvin Young, known as Young MC, is an English-born American rapper, singer, and actor who rose to fame with his groundbreaking 1989 hit single “Bust a Move.” This song played a significant role in revolutionizing the hip-hop genre and establishing Young MC as a pioneer of West Coast rap. His influence has greatly contributed to the global recognition of rap artists from that region. Besides his music career, Young MC has written for TV shows such as “In Living Color” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” as well as movies like “The Meteor Man” and “Spy Hard.” He continues to create music and remains a prominent figure in the industry. Notably, Young MC is considered one of the first hip-hop superstars, having transformed the genre’s landscape and paved the way for future West Coast rap stars to gain worldwide fame.