Ya Boy
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William Joseph Crawford (born January 28, 1984), better known by his stage name Ya Boy, is an American rapper from the Fillmore District, San Francisco. He is a younger cousin of San Francisco rapper San Quinn
and also the cousin of Bills WR Steve Johnson. Crawford graduated from El Camino High School in South San Francisco, California, in 2001. He is currently signed to both of Akon
's labels Konvict Muzik
and Kon Live Distribution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVxMoQjCYJUhttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10720/title.akon-signs-ya-boy-to-konvict-music.
's 2006 album Playing with Fire
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and Cool & Dre
on his second full length album Holla at Ya Boy. The album’s fresh lead single, "Holla at Ya Boy", was released in early 2008 to critical success in that same year he left Game’s Black Wall Street Records.In 2009 DJ Sourmilk and Mike G's management company, Nitevision and Ya Boy started his own record label with Mike G, "Black Card Music" also that year Boy signed to Mack 10
's Hoo-Bangin' Records
http://www.hiphopblog.com/news-mainmenu-35/2530-ya-boy-hoo-bangin.html. he also appeared on the More Than a Game sound track with his song "We Ready".In 2010 Boy signed to Akon's label Konvict Muzik
and Kon Live Distribution. In August 2010 he released his first single, "Party Girls," featuring Rico Love. Ya Boy released a video for "Lockdown" Featuring Konvict Muzik boss Akon on October 11th 2011.
San Quinn
Quincy Brooks IV better known by his stage name San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.-Career:Born in Oakland, California, Quincy moved to the Fillmore district of San Francisco at the age of three...
and also the cousin of Bills WR Steve Johnson. Crawford graduated from El Camino High School in South San Francisco, California, in 2001. He is currently signed to both of Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
's labels Konvict Muzik
Konvict Muzik
Kon Live Distribution is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon. It is his alternate R&B/Hip hop label.-Artists:*Colby O'Donis*Jeffree Star*Kardinal Offishall*Kat DeLuna*Lady Gaga*Natalia Kills*Brittian Scott*Ray Lavender- Discography :...
and Kon Live Distribution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVxMoQjCYJUhttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10720/title.akon-signs-ya-boy-to-konvict-music.
Early career
As a youth growing up in the Fillmore District, San Francisco, Ya Boy began rapping with the song "16's with Me." He continued to release mixtapes and singles with the support of cousin San Quinn's independent label Done Deal Entertainment. He released his debut, Rookie of the Year, in 2005. In 2006, he amicably left his cousin's label to pursue opportunities with his uncle, who was an executive at Compton rapper The Game's Black Wall Street Records imprint, His affiliation to Game allowed him to work with top industry producers and lead to greater exposure outside of the Bay Area locale as shown by his feature in The Source magazine's "Unsigned Hype" column. Cyril Cordor, All Music Guide. Ya Boy appeared on the track "Dance with a Pimp" on Kevin FederlineKevin Federline
Kevin Earl Federline is an American dancer, rapper, fashion model, and actor. Previously engaged to actress Shar Jackson, Federline is best known for his two-year marriage to pop singer Britney Spears...
's 2006 album Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire (Kevin Federline album)
Playing with Fire is the debut and only studio album from American personality and rapper Kevin Federline, released on October 31, 2006, in North America, and on November 6, 2006, in the UK. The lyrics were all co-written by Federline....
.
Career
In late 2006, Ya Boy signed to Game’s Warner Brothers distributed label The Black Wall Street Records. After making an appearance on the label’s first release - a mixtape, The Black Wall Street Journal Vol. 1 - Ya Boy has began to work with a number of big name producers including Scott StorchScott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
and Cool & Dre
Cool & Dre
Cool & Dre are a team of hip hop producers from Miami, Florida, consisting of Marcello "Cool" Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Christopher Lyon.-Epidemic Records:...
on his second full length album Holla at Ya Boy. The album’s fresh lead single, "Holla at Ya Boy", was released in early 2008 to critical success in that same year he left Game’s Black Wall Street Records.In 2009 DJ Sourmilk and Mike G's management company, Nitevision and Ya Boy started his own record label with Mike G, "Black Card Music" also that year Boy signed to Mack 10
Mack 10
Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
's Hoo-Bangin' Records
Hoo-Bangin' Records
Hoo-Bangin' Records is a record label founded by Dedrick "Mack 10" Rolison. He took the name from the name of the song "Hoo Bangin'" by his group, Westside Connection...
http://www.hiphopblog.com/news-mainmenu-35/2530-ya-boy-hoo-bangin.html. he also appeared on the More Than a Game sound track with his song "We Ready".In 2010 Boy signed to Akon's label Konvict Muzik
Konvict Muzik
Kon Live Distribution is a record label founded by R&B singer Akon. It is his alternate R&B/Hip hop label.-Artists:*Colby O'Donis*Jeffree Star*Kardinal Offishall*Kat DeLuna*Lady Gaga*Natalia Kills*Brittian Scott*Ray Lavender- Discography :...
and Kon Live Distribution. In August 2010 he released his first single, "Party Girls," featuring Rico Love. Ya Boy released a video for "Lockdown" Featuring Konvict Muzik boss Akon on October 11th 2011.
Studio Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year (album) Rookie of the Year is the debut album from San Francisco rapper Ya Boy. It was released on May 31, 2005. Guests include San Quinn, Bailey, Big Rich, Messy Marv, Roscoe, Clyde Carson, Turf Talk, E-40, and others.-Track listing:-External links:**... |
Mixtapes
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2005 | The Future of the Franchise |
| 2006 | Ya Boy Radio: Part 1 |
| 2006 | Chapter 1: The Rise |
| 2007 | The Fix |
| 2007 | Optimus Rime |
| 2007 | The Prince of the Bay |
| 2008 | I'm 'Bout to Murdah This Shit |
| 2008 | The Bay Area Bully |
| 2009 | Kush 2009 |
| 2009 | Mohawks & Heavy Metal |
| 2010 | The Fix 2 |
| 2011 | Kalifornia Konvict |