YD (Young David) was born David Howard on April 9th of 1994 in Milwaukee, WI although he currently hails from and represents Madison, WI. YD grew up in a single parent home, raised by his mother with three younger brothers. Not having a father around left YD to be the man of the house. He quickly turned to music as a form of expression. At the age of 7 the artist within YD began to blossom. Young David began his journey writing poetry, eventually writing raps, which then turned into song. After moving to Madison, WI in 2007, YD connected with a friend and formed Young DeuceZ, a dynamic duo which included one singer (YD) and one rapper. Young DeuceZ nurtured YD as an artist as he began to write his own lyrics, choruses, and take the stage. While positioned as the singer of Young DeuceZ, YD was able to achieve great heights. The group performed as an opening act for some of the industries heavy hitters, some which include Gucci Maine, Twista, and Day 26 on up to 15 different stages throughout southern Wisconsin. Then, in 2010, Young DeuceZ was featured in Madison’s own 608 Magazine as a group to look out for in the industry. In early 2011, Young DeuceZ was awarded best up and coming rap group at the annual Madison Hip Hop Awards. However, after an incident of disagreement the duo split in mid 2011. Using the split as motivation, YD began his solo career. Starting with YouTube, appearing on the songs of local artists, and landing stories on national blogs, YD began to get his voice heard locally and nationally as a solo hip-hop and R&B artist. His voice can be described as sensual and soulful, yet youthful and intriguing. Some influences include Tupac, Jay Z, and J.Cole. His brand is one that aims to relate to everyone in their everyday lives. YD plans on putting in one hundred percent on his climb to the top. Working longer and harder in the face of competition, failure is not an option.
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Past Event List:
Comedy Show
Location: Orpheum Theatre Madison, WI
Date: December 28th 2008
Celebrating Youth
Location: Monona Terrace Madison, WI
Date: January 21st 2009
Juneteenth
Location: Penn Park Madison, WI
Date: June 19th 2009
Sean Kingston Tour
Location: Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI
Date: October 30th 2009
Day 26 Concert
Location: Orpheum Theatre Madison, WI
Date: November 9th 2009
High Noon Saloon
Location: High Noon Saloon Madison, WI
Date: January 3rd 2010
Hip-hop for Haiti fundraiser
Location: Middleton High School Madison, WI
Date: February 11th 2010
Summerfest
Location: Potawatomi Bingo Casino Stage Milwaukee, WI
Date: June 28th 2010
Young DeuceZ party
Location: Neighborhood Center Madison, WI
Date: August 4th 2010
93.1 Jamz Birthday Bash
Date: September 12th 2010
Dane County Fair
Location: Madison, WI
Date: Summer 2010
Riverfest
Location: Beloit, WI
Date: Summer 2010