Ruben Young

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.

Rachel Green ft Hodgy

Young's most recognized single, "Rachel Green", was released 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 1990s 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 50 Days YYC Music Festival.[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, Joanna Borromeo.[7]

References
  1. "Ruben Young Dreamstate". exclaim!. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  2. "Ruben Young taps Hodgy for a 'Rachel Green' tribute song – EARMILK". EARMILK. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  3. "Ruben Young releases new single, "Bad Habits"". Canadian Beats Media. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  4. Robles, Jonathan. "Ruben Young's humorous, affectionate 'Rachel Green' is all about '90s love". Variance Magazine. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  5. "Ruben Young releases his 'Rachel Green' single featuring Hodgy". Bong Mines Entertainment. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  6. "Calgary's newest and longest music festival | Watch News Videos Online". Global News. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  7. "Joanna Borromeo". Retrieved 24 September 2018.
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