Young Shanty

Born in the SF Bay Area USA, Young Shanty (aka Iyahson) seamlessly blends reggae, dancehall, hip hop, rap, soul, funk and r&b together. Co-Founder of Chalice Row Records, Young Shanty currently releases music through his own imprint as well as parent label Giddimani Records. The 2016 commercially released EP, Chalice Row Or Dig A Hole, has received worldwide radio airplay with its multiple hit singles. In April of 2017, it debuted on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart at #1. Also gaining traction on the international radio market is the single "More Weed" feat. Sizzla and Ras Rap. With 2017 releases already including singles on the Burnhard Spliffington Riddim, Nike Ear Riddim, and Nugs & Kisses Riddim, Young Shanty shows no signs of slowing down. Having toured the West Coast USA extensively, and with performances in Hawaii and Canada, Young Shanty brings a fine-tuned, professional stage presence rarely seen today. He has already shared concert billing with artists: dead prez, Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna (Wu-Tang), Killah Priest, Hieroglyphics, San Quinn, Kymani Marley, Capleton, Beenie Man, Pressure, Lutan Fyah, Mega Banton, Turbulence, Norrisman, The Meditations, Lymie Murray, Chezidek, Luciano, Mutabaruka, Inner Circle, Half Pint and of course Giddimani Records CEO Perfect Giddimani. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.