Young Shanty

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Young Shanty
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Background information
Birth nameJason Raymond Cannon
Also known asYoung Shanty, Ras Iyahson
Born (1980-12-16) December 16, 1980 (age 44)
Origin San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.
Genres Reggae, dancehall, Roots Reggae,
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Producer
Instrument(s)Percussionist, Kette Drum
Years activeLate 2007 – present
LabelsGiddimani Records, Chalice Row Unlimited

Jason Raymond Cannon (born December 16, 1980), better known as Young Shanty, is an American reggae and dancehall musician. His album Chalice Row or Dig a Hole debuted at the number one spot and spent three weeks on Billboard's reggae albums charts. [1] [2]

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Music career

Early years

Cannon began his career as the lead singer in a band called Starliner. Together they released an album in 2007 dubbed Lion Fyah. After this venture he embarked on a solo career using the stage name Ras Iyahson and released an album called More Hot in June 2009. [3] [2]

Ras Iyahson to Young Shanty

In 2012 Cannon changed his name to Young Shanty and embarked on the third phase of his career. In 2016, he released an EP titled Chalice Row or Dig a Hole. In 2017, Young Shanty released a single called "More Weed", which featured Sizzla and Ras Rap. He has appeared on shows in Hawaii and Canada as well as several performances on the West Coast of the United States. Young Shanty shared stages with artists such as Dead Prez, Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna, Killah Priest, Kymani Marley, Beenie Man, Inner Circle (band) and Half Pint. [4]

Billboard debut

On April 12, 2017. Young Shanty's EP Chalice Row or Dig a Hole debuted at number 1 and spent three weeks on Billboard's reggae albums charts. This EP was produced by Giddimani Records. It had seven tracks with features from Perfect Giddimani, Teflon and Jahdan Blakkamoore. In August 2016, Chalice Row or Dig a Hole was released on compact disc as a combined effort between Chalice Row Unlimited and Giddimani Records. [5] [6] [2]

Discography

Album

EP
TitleRelease dateLabelFormat
More HotJune 22, 2009BeatsGalore Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Up on MarsJanuary 1, 2014Chalice Row Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Chalice Row or Dig a Hole [2] June 10, 2016Giddimani Records / Chalice Row Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Smokers Music Vol 1June 30, 2017Chalice Row Records / Giddimani Records Digital Distribution, Compact Disc
Poor Cant Take No MoreNovember 23, 2018Giddimani Records / Chalice Row Records Digital Distribution,
In My HeadApril 19, 2019Chalice Row Records / Giddimani Records Digital Distribution,

Singles

Singles
TitleLabelRelease yearFormat
"Kush n Grabba"Chalice Row Records2015 Digital Distribution
"Got Trees"Giddimani Records2015 Digital Distribution
"I Try"Giddimani Records2016 Digital Distribution
"Last Hit" (feat. Jahdan Blakkamoore)Giddimani Records2016 Digital Distribution
"Nugs & Kisses"Giddimani Records2017 Digital Distribution
"The Poor Cant Take No More"Chalice Row Records2018 Digital Distribution
"Nothing but the High Grade" (Young Shanty & Tikaf)Chalice Row Records2019 Digital Distribution
"Stand Out"Chalice Row Records2019 Digital Distribution
"Get Up Child"Chalice Row Records / Giddimani Records2020 Digital Distribution

Various-artists compilations

Various-artists compilations
ArtistTitleSong/sRelease dateLabel
Various artistsBay Area Riddim"Pretty Lady"2016Giddimani Records
Various artistsHorn of Africa Riddim"I Try"2016Giddimani Records
Various artistsReggae Robin Riddim"Same Lane"2016Upsetta Records
Various artistsNike Ear Riddim"Keep Working"2017Giddimani Records
Various artistsLive Clean Riddim"Dont Tell Me That"2021Rally Up Music
Various artistsBig Chune Riddim"Spread Love"2021Giddimani Records
Various artistsBlack Roses Riddim"Zion"2021Chalice Row Records

References

  1. ↑ "Billboard Reggae Album Charts 22-04-17". www.billboard.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Kevin Jackson. "Young Shanty rows up chart". The Jamaica Observer.
  3. ↑ "Ras Iyahson - More Hot Album". www.itunes.com. Archived from the original on April 12, 2017.
  4. ↑ Teamrock. "Young Shanty Biography". www.teamrock.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Young Shanty chart history". www.billboard.com.
  6. ↑ "Chalice Row or Dig a Hole CDs Retail/Wholesale". www.bandcamp.com.
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