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Mason Lee Stead

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Born: January 7, 2006 (age 18) Place of Birth: Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

Mason Lee Stead is a British musician and former esports organization founder known for his work in music and online content creation. He began his career on YouTube, creating various channels, and later transitioned to music, releasing multiple EPs and albums. His notable works include the debut album Just Vibing and the album Volumes. He is also recognized for founding the esports organization Team Fidz in 2019.

Early Life

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Mason Lee Stead was born to Kathy and David Stead in Hull, United Kingdom. Describing himself as a nerdy child, he always aspired to achieve fame in some capacity. He spent a lot of his free time playing video games, which led him to YouTube. He created his first YouTube channel, IdiotGamerTV, in 2013 at the age of 7, later renaming it to ItzChuckieEgg in 2015. The nickname "ItzChuckieEgg" was given to him by a teacher during primary school. He attended Anlaby Primary School for his primary education and then Wolfreton School for secondary education. Following this, he completed a 2-year course in computing at Hull College.

Career

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Mason Stead has always aspired to achieve fame and has explored various avenues to do so. He has created numerous YouTube channels throughout his life and currently operates one primarily for posting music, including music videos and lyric videos. In 2019, he founded a professional esports organization called Team Fidz, which gained a significant following but was disbanded in 2021 due to personal reasons related to his mental health.

Mason began his music career in 2020 with his first song, Just Fine, which received considerable appreciation. Later that year, he released his first EP, Golden, followed by a second EP titled Blonde + Broken, which featured a song inspired by a long-time crush. At the end of 2020, he experimented further and released Tasty to showcase his growing skills.

In September 2021, he released his debut album, Just Vibing, which took nearly a year to complete. After feeling worn out, he took a year off from music to focus on his life. In 2023, Mason resumed making music, using a studio for the first time, and released one of his most successful songs to date, Not My Fault, featuring El Mould. He later released two additional versions of the song: a sped-up version and a remix by Gorilla Chaos.

Mason spent the following year perfecting his next seven songs, which culminated in an album released in May 2024 titled Volumes. He has two new songs scheduled for release this year: "I'm Sorry", a darker and grittier track inspired by his favorite artist, Juice WRLD, and "Living The Dream", a Dance/Pop song that he considers his best work.

Achievements

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Mason Stead has experienced several significant milestones in his music career. Shortly after the release of his debut album, Just Vibing, he was approached by a music label, which he signed with, enabling him to receive funding and support for his music endeavors. This partnership marked a pivotal moment in his career, allowing him to focus more on his artistry and expand his reach.

In 2024, following the release of his album Volumes, Mason achieved a personal best by gaining 5,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, the highest number he had ever reached. Additionally, one of the songs on the album reached an impressive 15,000 streams, further showcasing his growing popularity and the increasing recognition of his talent in the industry.

His songs have garnered positive feedback from fans, contributing to a dedicated following and solidifying his presence as a musician. Mason continues to build on these successes as he releases new music and connects with his audience.

Personal Life

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Mason Stead has faced significant challenges throughout his life, particularly in his mental health. He has battled with mental health issues over the years and experienced bullying during his childhood, which made it difficult for him to maintain motivation and positivity. Despite these hardships, Mason has shown resilience and determination, managing to power through tough times and emerge stronger.

Social connections are important to Mason; he dislikes being alone and actively seeks out time with friends whenever possible. This emphasis on friendship helps him navigate the challenges he faces and fosters a supportive environment.

In terms of romantic relationships, Mason has had a few, but he has been truly captivated by one girl since 2017, nurturing a long-standing crush on her. This connection has been a significant part of his emotional journey.

Mason has a deep passion for video games, which remains a cherished hobby, but his primary interests lie in music. He finds great joy in listening to various genres and creating his own music, which has become a vital outlet for self-expression and creativity in his life.

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