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==Life and career== ==Life and career==
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He is currently working on his second album "Careless World". His first single for the album is
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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.

Life and career

Tyga was born Michael Stevenson on November 19, 1989, in Compton, California. His mother is of Vietnamese, Thai, and Jamaican descent, and his father is African American. His cousin is 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 it's 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. T.

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. He is currently working on his second album "Careless World". His first single for the album is "Im On It".

Discography

Albums

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

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
  • 2009: Outraged & Underage
  • 2009: The Potential
  • 2009: Black Thoughts
  • 2010: Black Thoughts Vol.2

Singles

Year Song Chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. Pop
2008 "Coconut Juice" (featuring Travis McCoy) 94 64 No Introduction
2010 "I'm On It" (featuring Lil Wayne) - - Careless World

References

  1. ^ "Rapper Tyga(Thank You God Always) 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. "NFS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack". 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2008-1123. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
  10. http://www.mixfeed.info/2009/11/dj-ill-will-dj-rockstar-tyga-black.html
  11. "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.

External links

Young Money Entertainment
Key people
Compilations
Singles
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