Streetz-n-Young Deuces

Streetz-n-Young Deuces
Also known as SNYD
Origin Milwaukee, WI, United States
Genres Hip hop, rap, Midwest hip hop
Years active 2007 (2007)–present
Associated acts Mickey Factz, Trae tha Truth, Gerald Walker
Website www.streetz-n-youngdeuces.com
Members Mark Strong
Rudy Strong

Streetz-n-Young Deuces also known as SNYD is an American hip-hop group consisting of Mark and Rudy Strong. They are best known for the songs "Mad Flavor" and "So Fresh" from the AND1 DVD series. They are members and leaders of the hip-hop collective EMP Gang.

History

1986-2005: Early life and career beginnings

Cousins Mark and Rudy Strong (both born in 1986) grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin[1] and have been working on music since a very young age. Inspired by artists like Jay-Z, DMX, and Method Man & Redman, the two decided to take music more seriously and pursue their passion as a career. In 2008 they released their mixtape We Want In Vol. 2, which resulted in being featured in The Source's "Unsigned Hype Section" and the UK'sRago Magazine.[2] Their single "So Fresh" was featured on the AND1 DVD series.[3] The mixtape went on to sell more than 15,000 units independently throughout the following year.

Immediately after the success of We Want In Vol. 2, Streetz-n-Young Deuces released their next mixtape, Money Marathon, a more commercial mixtape with more radio appeal than their previous work. The mixtape gained the group more magazine slots, including reviews in Ozone Magazine[4] and Hip-Hop Weekly, and helped them get the attention of Aphilliates Music Group.

2009-present: Next Day Air

In 2009, Streetz-n-Young Deuces started working with DJ Drama's protege, DJ Head Debiase, and went on to release two mixtapes through their brand. Straight Drop Muzik 1 & 2 were both heavy successes, posted on many notable hip-hop websites. With the help of Aphilliates Music Group, Streetz-n-Young Deuces went on to win "Up and Coming Artist of The Year" at the 1st Annual Get Em' Magazine Awards and "Best Indy Group" at the 6th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards.[5]

That same year, Streetz-n-Young Deuces inked a sponsorship from Crunk Energy Drink, which has also sponsored Lil Jon, Pitbull, and Paul Wall.[6][7]

Streetz-n-Young Deuces began working on their 6th mixtape, Next Day Air, hosted by Shade 45 DJ, DJ Averi Minor, and sponsored by major blog RubyHornet.com in 2011. The mixtape took nearly a year to be created but turned out to be one of the group's most credible mixtape with features from Mickey Factz[8] and The Black Wall Street Records artist Mysonne. With the success of Next Day Air the two went on to perform at numerous colleges and the South By Southwest festival.[9] Next Day Air was listed on OnMilwaukee.com as one of their "Top 10 Projects I'm looking forward to in 2012."[10][11] SNYD then started working w/ Karmaloop to bring you a string of songs and videos, most notably the video to "Trouble.".[12] After the success of working with Karmaloop the crew gained national attention from Sway Calloway, performed at the SXSW festival and graced the stage with the once MTV hosts artists and more. In 2016 Sway's website Sways Universe chose to sponsor and present their most critically acclaimed project The 8.[13]

Discography

Singles

Albums and mixtapes

Magazines and features

References

  1. ↑ Music of Milwaukee. Retrieved on 2012-08-19
  2. ↑ Rago Magazine Retrieved on 2005-03-27
  3. ↑ And1 DVD Clip on YouTube Retrieved on 2007-08-12
  4. ↑ Patiently Waiting Ozone Magazine Article. Retrieved on 2008-10-01
  5. ↑ FullBlast Magazine Interview SNYD: The New Yen & Yang of Hip Hop. Retrieved on 2010-04-29
  6. ↑ Streetz-n-Young Deuces CRUNK! Energy Page. Retrieved on 2012-03-12
  7. ↑ 91.7FM WMSE Interview about CRUNK Energy on YouTube. Retrieved on 2008-12-02
  8. ↑ Donuts & Milk : Streetz-n-Young Deuces ft. Mickey Factz. Retrieved on 2012-04-01
  9. ↑ Best of SXSW 2012: Streetz-n-Young & More At “Balcony Bunk’N” Best of SXSW 2012: Streetz-n-Young & More At “Balcony Bunk’N”. Retrieved on 2012-03-12
  10. ↑ Milwaukee UP: Ten projects I'm looking forward to in 2012 Milwaukee UP: Ten projects I'm looking forward to in 2012. Retrieved on 2011-31-12
  11. ↑ FreeHRS Article on Next Day Air. Retrieved on 2011-12-25
  12. ↑ SNYD teams up w/Karmaloop for 'Trouble' SNYD teams up w/Karmaloop for 'Trouble'. Retrieved on 2016-04-03
  13. ↑ Sways Universe exclusive SNYD The 8 mixtape Sways Universe exclusive SNYD The 8 mixtape. Retrieved on 2016-04-03

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