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Young Nations

- Johannesburg, GP, ZA Hip Hop

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Members: Young Nations

Sounds Like: NAS, Draztik

Label: Unreleased Records, Unreleased Records

Manager: Draztik, Content Connect Africa

Bio: Young Nations’ music is the birth of a fresh sound coined as ‘continental African hip-hop’. As a South African of Zulu descent spending time in South Los Angeles, London, Zimbabwe, Paris and Zaire, you begin to understand the depth of his experiences. Young Nations brings the experiences, insig... See Full Bio

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: My brother yesterday, handing the business!!! Also 1hottest new producers on the scene.... Ya 'll are NOT ready!!!!! http://t.co/fgjPC2Hijf

Press

“Zosukuma isziwe "Young Nations" Kunene's sophomore album, United States of Africa, is arguably the best album to ever come out of Africa. Mainly produced by underground beat-maker Draztik, the 15-track album features guest appearances from ProVerb, Incha, Tamasha, Guy Coughlan, Whosane, 985, F-eezy and Ameen Harron. Nothing in Africa sounds like this album at the moment; it’s like an installment from another planet. ”

— Eddie Hatitye, Music Industry Online

“After his highly successful debut album Nations Uprising, South African Hip Hop artist Young Nations is back with United States of Africa “U.NITED S.TATES OF A.FRICA” collaborations include recording artist and television personality Proverb, young celebrated classic violinist Incha, US hip hop sensation Whosane, and local vocalists Tamarsha, Nicky Shange amongst others.”

— Heavy Words, Heavy Words

“His first studio album Nations Uprising followed in 1995, loaded with poetically radical rhymes that immediately gained prominence on the West Coast of California. After Nations Uprising, however, Nations surprisingly stopped releasing albums, although he continued to record tracks with top artists in the US and South Africa.”

— Eddie Hatitye , Music Industry Online

“US-born, South African rapper Zosukuma-isziwe Kunene aka Young Nations, has had his fingers on the pulse of international hip hop for the past 20 years.”

— The Times - Swaziland

“Young Nations has returned with a new album titled 'United States of Africa'. The new album comes fresh off the heels of his collaborations with artists like Sean Price from Bootcamp Clique in New York, HHP, Zuluboy, F-eazy and El Nino.”

— Entertainment Africa Mobi, Entertainment Africa Mobi

“The “United States of Africa” album is the second studio album from recording artist Young Nations and one of the most anticipated releases of the year 2010. ”

— Trevor, DJ Sbu Online

“After his highly successful debut album Nations Uprising, South African rapper Young Nations, is back with United States of Africa - an album set to take him to new heights this year. ”

— Music Industry Online

“Young Nations "Murda - (I'm Back) feat. Tamarsha On iTunes - Get It!”

— iTunes - Young Nations

“Young Nations on Twitter!”

— Twitter (Young Nations)

“Young Nations on Discogs!”

— Discogs (Young Nations)

“ The South African music scene was initially introduced to this dynamic young artist in June 2003 on the classic “Win” track which exploded on stations across the country and was featured on CNN worldwide for its heavy lyrical content.”

— Represent.Co.ZA

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Young Nations - The Skillz feat. Whosane and Proverb

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2010
May 1

| 8:00pm
Sat May 01, 2010 8:00pm
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Unreleased Records Album Release Launch for 985 & Young Nations, feat F-eezy
2010
Mar 26

Club Crystal
Sandton, GP, ZA | 8:00pm
Club Crystal
Sandton, GP, ZA
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:00pm
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YOUNG NATIONS "GP" VIDEO SHOOT PARTY ============================================+ Yes its finally going down this FRIDAY MARCH 26th @ Club Crystal in Benmore - Sandton. Young Nations will be shooting his video to the hit single "GP - City Is Mine". The club is limited to only 250 guests, so come through early and be part of this exclusive video!!! Entrance is R70.00 - However if you buy a YOUNG NATIONS CD you can use it to gain FREE entrance to the gig and be a part of this dope VIDEO!!!! LADIES SHOULD COME THRU LOOKING THEIR FLYEST!!
2010
Jan 27

Chamber Of Mines Parkin…
Johannesburg, GP, ZA | 3:00pm
Chamber Of Mines Parking ...
Johannesburg, GP, ZA
Wed Jan 27, 2010 3:00pm
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SRC Presents Hip Hop Nite.. feat. 985, F-eezy, Young Nations and more
2009
Nov 28

Maponya Mall
Soweto, GP, ZA | 2:00pm
Maponya Mall
Soweto, GP, ZA
Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:00pm
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November 28th 2009 F-eezy will be performing @ the Amakip Kip & YFM event in Maponya Mall this Saturday @ 2pm
2009
Nov 28

Slaghuis - Soweto
Soweto, GP, ZA | 1:00pm
Slaghuis - Soweto
Soweto, GP, ZA
Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:00pm
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November 28th 2009 F-eezy, 985, Young Nations & Imbube will be performing @ Slaghuis Hiphop Event in Diepkloof - Soweto. this Saturday @ 1pm