Cyhi the Prynce
Cyhi the Prynce | |
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Website | www |
Cydel Charles Young
Young has released nine
Biography
1985–2011: Early life and career beginnings
Growing up in
In 2009, Young signed a recording contract with
Young recorded his second
2012: Cruel Summer
Young appeared on GOOD Music's compilation album
2015–present: Label confusion and L.I.O.N.
As of August 2015, CyHi's album had yet to receive a release date. Frustrated with his situation and having been dropped from Def Jam Recordings, he released a diss track called "Elephant in the Room", aimed toward G.O.O.D. Music, its owner Kanye West, Pusha T, and Teyana Taylor. On the track, he addresses his album delays and even threatens Kanye: "While you're in your little Lambo on Sunset, I'm riding with a gun next to me and it sounds like a little boy playing with a drum set / And, it holds a hundred rounds 'cause when you come around, niggas quick to gun you down."[18]
CyHi would later clarify that the track was not in fact a diss. Rather it was similar to the light-hearted 'insults' that Eminem would inflict on Dr. Dre.[19] An upcoming album to be titled L.I.O.N. was announced amid this increase in media attention, still containing the G.O.O.D. Music imprint's logo, further indicating that CyHi was still with the label, and on good terms.[20]
His debut album, No Dope on Sundays, was released on November 17, 2017. It was preceded by the singles "Movin' Around" featuring Schoolboy Q and "Dat Side" featuring Kanye West.
On February 14, 2021, CyHi revealed on Instagram that he had survived an assassination attempt. As he was driving on an Atlanta highway, his car was reportedly shot up, causing it to flip over. After his car hit a pole and crashed into a tree, the suspect continued to shoot the car before fleeing the scene.[citation needed]
Discography
Studio albums
- No Dope on Sundays (2017)
Mixtapes
- Royal Flush (2010)
- Royal Flush 2 (2011)
- Jack of All Trades (2011)
- Ivy League Club (2012)
- Ivy League: Kick Back (2013)
- Black Hystori Project (2014)
- Black Hystori Project 2: N.A.A.C.P. (2015)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards (as songwriter)
Year | Work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | "New Slaves" | Best Rap Song
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Nominated | [21] |
2015 | "Bound 2" | Nominated | ||
2016 | "All Day" | Nominated | ||
2017 | "Famous" | Nominated | ||
"Ultralight Beam" | Nominated | |||
2019 | "Sicko Mode" | Nominated |
References
- ^ "CyHi Q&A | Atlanta rapper and Grammy-nominee talks about new album, more". August 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Rapper Prynce | Sweet Georgia". Djx-rated.com. September 15, 1985. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
- ^ "ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- ^ "Cyhi Da Prynce on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ "CyHi". Spotify. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ https://www.clashmusic.com/features/writing-the-gospel-cyhi-the-prynce-interviewed/
- ^ "CyHi The Prynce Says Kanye, Akon Pledged To 'Enhance' His Music". MTV. July 1, 2011. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ Kanye West Co-Signs Prynce Cy Hi | CyHi The Prince | Artists | Def Jam. Island Def Jam (February 16, 2010). Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ^ Kanye West Endorses CyHi Da Prynce. Rap Radar (February 15, 2010). Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J.. (July 26, 2011) CyHi Da Prynce Says Beyonce Told Kanye West To Sign Him To G.O.O.D. Music | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales Archived November 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. HipHop DX. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ^ Ryon, Sean. (July 30, 2011) CyHi Da Prynce Talks Debut Album, G.O.O.D. Music Beef | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales Archived October 6, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. HipHop DX. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
- ^ Young, Alex (September 7, 2012). "Kanye West's Cruel Summer tracklist revealed". consequence.net. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ Iandoli, Kathy (January 14, 2013). "Mixtape Release Dates: Consequence, Big K.R.I.T., B-Real, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (January 30, 2013). "CyHi The Prynce "Ivy League: Kickback" Mixtape Download". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "CyHi The Prynce Speaks On His Yeezus Contributions (Video)". 2DopeBoyz.com. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ^ Baker, Soren (June 27, 2013). "CyHi The Prynce Says G.O.O.D. Music's "Cruel Winter" LP May Arrive This Year". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
- ^ "CyHi The Prynce Disses Kanye West, Pusha T in New Song". BallerStatus.com. August 5, 2015.
- ^ Lyons, Patrick (August 8, 2015). "CyHi The Prynce Says He Didn't Diss Kanye West On "Elephant in the Room"". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ Lilah, Rose (August 7, 2015). "CyHi The Prynce Announces New Album "L.I.O.N."". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ "Cydel Young | Artist". Grammy.com. Retrieved March 28, 2020.