Ruben Young

This article may have been created or edited in return for undisclosed payments, a violation of Wikipedia's terms of use. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. (May 2019)

This article may be in need of reorganization to comply with Wikipedia's layout guidelines. Please help by to make improvements to the overall structure. (September 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)

Ruben Young is a Canadian R&B/soul singer and songwriter from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is best known for his debut EP Dreamstate,^[1] which features the online hit, "Rachel Green" with American rapper Hodgy from Odd Future,^[2] his collaborations with Grammy nominee Lord Quest, Terrell Morris and JUNO winning rapper/producer Classified.^[3]

Recently named Apple Music's New Artist of the Week in Canada, Young's independent releases (through his own label, Young + Lucky) have earned him over five million streams, and a place on stages such as Ones To Watch, and as direct support for international artists such as touring with pop-star Kiesza in 2019, Akon, The Chainsmokers, , Nelly, Phony Ppl, Classified (rapper), Jocelyn Alice, and more.

From features on Beats 1 Radio, BBC Radio 1 Extra, CBC Music, to steady rotation on Stingray and Canadian radio, and performing at premier showcases such as School Night (Toronto) and NXNE, Ruben's sound continues to grow - establishing him as one of the top rising soul artists out of Canada.

Ruben is also known as an emerging topline songwriter, having written "Psycho" and "Dear Dad" on "Dirty Pretty Things" the debut album by Canadian pop-star, Delaney Jane, and "Take Me Over" by Shaun Frank.

Rachel Green ft Hodgy[]

Young's most recognized single, "Rachel Green" was release independently through his own record label, Young + Lucky, and has since been streamed over 3.5 million times. It is a modern soul ode to his 90s dreamgirl played by Jennifer Aniston on the hit television sitcom, Friends.^[4] The single was produced by Kuya (Alessia Cara, JRDN), and features a verse by Hodgy (formerly Hodgy Beats) from Odd Future.^[5]

50 Days YYC[]

In 2015, Ruben founded and directed the Calgary-based .^[6] The inaugural campaign consisted of 50 consecutive days of pop-up style performances, showcasing a different local artist and collaborative local brand every day. The festival showcased over 68 artists including JUNO nominee, .^[7]

Early life[]

Ruben was raised by his single Trinidadian mother and older brother and Canadian basketball mogul, Eddie Richardson III in Calgary. Ruben attended the University of Calgary, where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance.

References[]