Psymun

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Psymun
Birth nameSimon Christensen [1]
Origin Minnesota, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s) Record producer
Years active2009–present
Labels
Website psymun.bandcamp.com

Simon Christensen, better known by his stage name Psymun, is an American record producer based in Minnesota. He was a member of Thestand4rd alongside Allan Kingdom, Bobby Raps, and Corbin. [2]

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Early life and education

Christensen graduated from Saint Paul Central High School. [3] He worked at a restaurant from the age of 14 to 23. [1]

Career

In 2013, Psymun released a collaborative album with singer K.Raydio, titled LucidDreamingSkylines. [4] His 2017 EP, Rainbow Party, was released on Ghostly International. [5]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Productions

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