A Calgary-born hip-hop artist and producer, Yung Cazzy has been on the rise since 2018, delivering introspective lyrics atop melodic and experimental production that brings a sense of nostalgia.
In 2019, he dropped his debut mixtape Kamikaze Dreams (2019), which included his biggest original single, Thinking of Her, a track that has gained over one million streams.
Since 2020, Yung Cazzy has released two new mixtapes, one collaborative album, and a slew of singles and music videos. Over the years, he has performed as a headliner at various live events and has opened for high-profile artists such as Madchild and Wes Paul.
Name:
Yung Cazzy
Genre:
Hip-Hop, Lo-Fi, Atmosphere, Rap
Founded:
2018
# of Albums:
5 albums
Latest Album:
R.I.P My Nostalgia. VOL.II
Latest Single:
FLIPPANT
Latest Video:
Favourite Musician Growing Up:
Eminem, Tracy Chapman, Odd Future
Favourite Musician Now:
Juice WRLD, etc.
Guilty Pleasure Song:
Anything by Shania Twain
Live Show Ritual:
Play Animal Crossing and go over lyrics
Favourite Local Musician:
Dustin Nelson
EP or LP?
EP
Early Bird or Night Owl?
Early Bird but sometimes both
Road or Studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
Releasing a new single called Feel Good, coming soon to every streaming platform under Yung Cazzy.
Where can we follow you?
Spotify | TikTok | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Tubby Dog
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Stephan Ave, because it’s always popping
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Fish Creek Park, because it’s close to me, and I’ve shot many short films there
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Commonwealth — I always have great shows there, and the crowd is engaging
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Sloth Records — they have an amazing vinyl selection, support local talent, and even sold my albums in-store. It’s just a great vibe.
