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Michael Stevenson,[1] better known by his stage name Tyga, is an American rapper signed in late 2007 by Young Money Entertainment and Decaydance. Tyga is also the cousin of Travis McCoy, lead vocalist of the group Gym Class Heroes.[2]
Biography
Tyga was born Michael Stevenson on Novemeber 19,1989 and raised in Compton, California.[1] He achieved his first recognition opening for Fall Out Boy and Gym Class Heroes during the Young Wild Things Tour in late 2007. His first single, "Coconut Juice," was released in 2008 and was directed by Rage. His first mixtape, No Introduction the Series: April 10, was released online in April.[3] The second part to the series, No Introduction the Series: May 10, was released in May.[4]
The song "Diamond Life" was featured on the Madden NFL 09 soundtrack.[5] and is also included in the Need for Speed Undercover soundtrack and Fighting soundtrack.[6]
Discography
Mixtapes
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- 2007: Young On Probation
- 2008: No Introduction The Series : April 10
- 2008: No Introduction The Series : May 10
- 2008: The Slaughterhouse
- 2008: Dedication 3 (with Young Money Entertainment)
- 2009: The Free Album
- 2009: Outraged & Underage
- 2009: The Potential
- 2009: Black Thoughts
- 2009: We Are Young Money
Albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions[7] | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B | Rap Albums | |||
| 2008 | No Introduction
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102 | 22 | 9 |
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Singles
| Year | Song | Chart positions[8] | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | U.S. Pop | |||
| 2008 | "Coconut Juice" (featuring Travis McCoy) | 82 | 53 | No Introduction |
| 2009 | "Cali Love" | 94 | 64 | The Introduction |
|- |2009 |"Bedrock" |align="center"| |align="center"| |We Are Young Money |}
References
- ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Tyga Biography". Retrieved 2008-11-02. Allmusic
- ^ "Pete Wentz, Travis McCoy Celebrate Poolside In Tyga's 'Coconut Juice'". MTV. 2008-03-17. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ "Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - April 10th". illRoots. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ "Tyga - No Introduction: The Series - May 10th". illRoots. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ Cohen, Jonathan (2008-07-08). "New Franz Ferdinand Track Leads 'Madden' Soundtrack". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ "NFS UC Soundtrack Soundtrack". 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2008-11-23.
- ^ "Artist Chart History - Tyga - Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
- ^ "Artist Chart History - Tyga - Singles". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
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