Young Pace
Young Pace is a rap artist from Dayton, Ohio. He was born on September 29th, 1990 and given the name Tommy Lee Yancey 3rd. At this time his parents were both in their early 40s, so as their 5th and final child, he was considered a “blessing.” He grew up as the only kid left in the house, listening and singing along to gospel music with his father. The only time he ever heard hip-hop music was in the car with his older siblings. Building from this foundation, it is difficult to see how he eventually became the stunning lyricist and all-around exceptional rapper he is today. From what he believes, rap chose him, he didn’t choose to rap. This can be easily explained. In the 6th grade, one of his close friends asked him to collaborate on a song, but just for fun. He replied no, but his friend persistently asked until he finally agreed. Starting there, he gradually enjoyed rap more and more. From the 6th thru 9th grade he went through 3 different rap names and made 6 songs. This was not much at all, but keep in mind that he never thought of taking rap serious and was never better than decent. By the end of the 9th grade (2005), he decided to give up realizing that rap was a waste of time. For a whole year he had to put up with another friend constantly bugging him saying that he should continue rapping. He believed that Tommy was wasting a talent. He was stubborn and wouldn’t give in. But deep down knowing that his friend was right, with the small rap revolution going on in his school and all the doubt he received when word got out that he too could rhyme, he felt motivated and decided to give rap a second chance. By this time, it was the summer before 11th grade (2006). Tommy, the friend that was pushing him to start rapping again, LKO, and another friend, Dee, formed a small group called DTC Music. The ad-lib echoed at the beginning of all their tracks. They recorded using a computer microphone and Mixcraft. Tommy decided to go with the name Young Pace after LKO had suggested the name Paceman in the 8th grade, because of the control he had over his speed when rhyming. The first track he made was titled “New Kid,” his first solo. At that point, he realized how good he actually was, how naturally it came to him and how much potential he felt within. This led him to call himself the “8th World Wonda.” During that summer, he wrote 30 verses, which is 5 times as many as he wrote in the previous 5 years. Once school began his talent had slowly been detected from the small buzz he received from his songs on Myspace. Once his 16th birthday came around in September he disclaimed every song he had made before that day saying that they weren’t “up to par.” 3 days later he wrote “Stunna Vision” and began his run as a serious rap artist. Now he was on a mission and no one could hold him back. He showcased his talent mostly in the classrooms, lunchroom, on the bus or wherever he saw the chance. Finally, he was recognized and was receiving praise instead of doubt for his capabilities. Of course there were still the few tenacious “haters” who wouldn’t face the facts. He met Todd Hathcock in his 5th period and found out that he used to rap and currently was a producer, which meant they had a lot in common. Todd, known as “Swifty,” listened to Pace’s songs and liked what he heard. The same goes for Todd’s beats. One day Pace asked Todd to be his manger, because of his musical background and experience, and he agreed. This was just the beginning. Since then, Pace has elevated his game with every verse using his very unique thought process. Most of his verses were either began or completely written in the shower, where he has full concentration, but mainly the punch lines. The first time he recorded in a real studio he exclaimed, “It was so easy, just like rapping in the shower.” He never shies away from displaying his skills. He lost that childish nervousness at a young age when he used to sing in front of his big church every 4th Sunday. Yes, he can sing too and very well, but he chooses to rap. At the present time, Pace has just recently completed his first demo. The demo contains 3 hit tracks including the song he hopes to push the most, “Gettin’ Money.” This track is self-produced and creatively uses the “Happy and You Know It” theme to catch your attention. The other 2 tracks, “Get It In” and “Tell It like It Is” were produced by his manager Todd Hathcock. Def Jam A&R Nicole Jackson said she loved the “catchy hooks, lyrics, and bangin’ beats.” This was exactly what was expected. Since Pace has almost experienced wasting a great talent, whenever he sees someone else doing the same, he tries to push them the same way he was pushed. Young Pace has developed showmanship, a very great lyrical mind, eye-catching delivery, and the true natural talent that most artists lack, and at 16 he still has a lot of time for growing. Now, with this God-given talent, after 6 years of denial, excitement, frustration, and enlightenment, he is what he is today: “Young Pace, the 8th World Wonda.”Have you performed in front of an audience?yup
Your musical influences
Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Ludacris & T.I.What equipment do you use?
micAdmin
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