becoming a universally accepted MC is the driving force behind his craft. . .
Emerging out of New York City, meet YONASand meet THE FUTURE OF HIP HOP! In an endless night sky of up-and-coming stars, YONAS shines with an intensity that makes you take notice. By preserving the need for quality in music, YONAS attracts and influences fans – as well as other artists – to follow his vision worldwide.
THE BUZZ IS SOLID! In his short career, YONAS has released 3 original albums, and has recently had his music video for the song “Shy Kidz” in rotation on MTVu and Fuse TV On Demand. In 2009, YONAS won a Billboard Songwriting Award for his song “Banga”, and since then, has performed at Music Festivals such as SXSW in Austin, TX, CMJ in New York City, and A3C in Atlanta, GA. In addition, YONAS performed at Santos Party House as the sole Hip-Hop finalist in the New Music Seminar (NMS) Artist on the Verge competition, taking the notice of renowned panelist and world famous Hip Hop producer, Just Blaze. Other features and favorable reviews with iTunes, AllHipHop.com, 2DopeBoyz, New York Magazine, GoodMusicAllDay, DJBooth.net, The Source Magazine, BallerStatus.com, and Hip Hop DX, also back the YONAS buzz.
THE LIVE SHOW IS CAPTIVATING! YONAS’ performances have stretched up and down the East Coast, spanning from Montreal, QC all the way down to Atlanta, GA. In his rapidly progressing tour history, he’s proud to have hit the stage with an eclectic range of established artists such as Wale, Pharoahe Monch, Wyclef, The White Panda, Big KRIT, Kidz In The Hall, Sean Price, Jurassic 5, DJ Envy, Curren$y, 3OH3, DJ Stretch Armstrong, and The Blue Scholars.
YONAS HAS JUST BEGUN! His penmanship is just as impressive as his dedication to the game, and versatility is his virtue, as YONAS is quickly becoming known for his catchy hooks and witty flows. Keep an eye out for his forthcoming – yet to be titled – New Album due Spring 2012.
