Going Platinum in 8 Months with UK Rapper, Yungen #12

While his track ‘Bestie’ might have put him on your radar, there’s a remarkable story behind Yungen’s several award nominations, Platinum certified records, and commercial success. The sudden loss of a close friend, growing his career alongside peers like Stormzy, and touring the world before breaking onto the scene are all huge moments in his incredible journey. Yungen joins Ty on the podcast to discuss the life-changing moments on his journey, and future beyond the music industry. This episode covers Yungen’s upbringing in South London Overcoming early tragedy and trauma The fascinating story behind Bestie’s stellar success Developing his performance skills from touring the world Stormzy, Wretch 32, SBTV/Jamal Edwards and other hugely influential figures in the music scene The complex relationship between music and crime Yungen: https://www.instagram.com/foreveryungs/ Ty Temel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ty_temel Links and references: https://www.tytemel.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices