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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 Tyron Stevenson on November 19, 1989, in Compton, California, and grew up in Gardena, 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 | ||
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US | US R&B | Rap Albums | ||
2008 | No Introduction
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112 | 25 | 9 |
TBA | Careless World
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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 |
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U.S. Hot 100 | |||
2008 | "Coconut Juice" (featuring Travis McCoy) | 94 | No Introduction |
2010 | "I'm On It" (featuring Lil Wayne) | — | Careless World |
With Young Money
Year | Song | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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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 | ||
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U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
2010 | "Deuces" (Chris Brown featuring Tyga & Kevin McCall) | 14 | 1 | — | Fan of a Fan |
"Loyalty" (Birdman featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga) | — | 61 | — | Bigger Than Life |
References
- ^ "Rapper Tyga Tests Solo Waters With 'No Introduction'". Billboard.biz. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved November 2, 2008. Allmusic
- "Pete Wentz, Travie McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'". MTV. March 17, 2008. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- The Source Magazine September/October 2009 Issue #234
- "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – April 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- "Tyga – No Introduction: The Series – May 10". illRoots. Retrieved May 10, 2008.
- Cohen, Jonathan (July 8, 2008). "New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved November 9, 2008.
- "NFhjdfisuyrewjS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack". November 23, 2008. Retrieved November 23, 2008.
- "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
- "Artist Chart History – Tyga – Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
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