JIMMY YOUNG aka "THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG" was born and raised in Mount Vernon,… Read Full Bio ↴JIMMY YOUNG aka "THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG" was born and raised in Mount Vernon, N.Y.---JIMMY started his musical journey as an R&B singer in the early 80's. He released his first single entitled "TIMES ARE TIGHT" IN 1983. The song was a "TOP 20" dance hit in the U.K. It climbed up to 13 on the RECORD MIRROR magazine Dance Chart.--JIMMY was also interviewed on the JOE FRANKLIN T.V. SHOW in New York promoting his record. His next single, "TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN" (24/7) was released in 1984 also in the U.K. with moderate success, produced by JIMMY YOUNG and RON NEMBHARD on STREETWAVE RECORDS.. From 1987 onward, JIMMY'S voice began to appear on record after record by many Gold and Platinum artists. You hear his voice on "SWEET THING" by KWAME, also SALT-N-PEPA's "SHAKE YOUR THANG" with E.U. "TWIST and SHOUT" "A SALT WITH A DEADLY PEPA"--"CLUBHOUSE"(duet with Salt-n-Pepa) and more. The recording sessions continue with KID-N-PLAY where JIMMY is singing on "2 HYPE" -"ROLLIN' WITH KID-N-PLAY"--- "SOUL MAN"---and "UNDERCOVER"........
Now entering into the arena we have the rapper DANA DANE where JIMMY is singing on "CINDERFELLA DANA DANE"---"DANA DANE WITH FAME"---"DANA DANE 4 EVER" and much much more. Included in the pages of history, SWEET TEE is on the mic, working on her album and JIMMY is singing on the song "WORKOUT" along with vocalists LENORE HELMM & KAREN ANDERSON. Next we have a nice hip-hop ballard recorded by the artist KID FLASH on CBS/TABU records entitled "LOVE THING" where JIMMY'S vocals add that old school flava. The track was produced by VANDY COLTER aka (VANDY C). Now from the baseball fields to BAYSIDE SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS, here comes DARRYL STRAWBERRY to record a Rap Record accompanied by Producers RICHIE RICH and THE KANGOL KID. The album single is entitled "CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY" featuring U.T.F.O.--WHISTLE--RITCHIE RICH and of course DARRYL. Background vocals are by THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG,--KHADEJIA and LUDJIA. As the Studio Manager of BAYSIDE SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS, with an endless client roster that includes ANTHRAX, LENNY WHITE, M.C. SERCH, M.C. SHAN, RED ALERT, ED LOVER, WHODINI, SHANNON, SALT-N-PEPA, KID-N-PLAY, DANA DANE, KWAME, SWEET TEE aka "SUGAR", The entire FULL FORCE FAMILY etc. etc. (Chief Engineer: ANDRE DeBOURG aka "The Record Lord"). JIMMY began to sharpen his production skills. He assisted Artist/Producers FULL FORCE on several projects including albums by JAMES BROWN("I'M REAL"),--LaTOYA JACKSON, LISA LISA & CULT JAM, U.T.F.O. CHUBB ROCK and more..He also assisted many other producers including DAVID ENG while working with artists- SNOW, THE BAD BOYS and more, also he has worked with The Legendary Producer, Songwriter, Engineer and Musician PATRICK ADAMS (BLACK IVORY, INDEEP, MUSIQUE, ERIC B. & RAKIM, FONDA RAE, etc., etc.) Songwriter/Producer KEITH DIAMOND(BILLY OCEAN-"CARIBBEAN QUEEN" , MICHAEL BOLTON, STARPOINT)...Singer/Songwriter/Producer LA-LA (WHITNEY HOUSTON, GLENN JONES, STEPHANIE MILLS)....and Producer HURBY "Luv Bug" AZOR (Various Artists / SALT-N-PEPA etc.). JIMMY has performed with CHERYL PEPSII RILEY, CAROL WILLIAMS, ALL THE WAY LIVE, WHISTLE, SALT-N-PEPA, U.T.F.O. and more. In 1986 JIMMY Managed and Co-Produced The singing duo SLEEQUE with their U.K. dance hit single "ONE FOR THE MONEY" on Malaco Dance Records (U.K.) and Easy Street Records in New York City. (Don Casale Producer). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRYJzpZ27Lc. In 1988 JIMMY was part of the singing duo group that he formed called *ALL THE WAY LIVE* with group member HUGH "Eigy" AZOR. They Co-Produced the double sided single "TREAT ME RIGHT"and "MAKIN LOVE"(OUT OF SIGHT) on QUAZAR RECORDS in New York.
As a songwriter, JIMMY has worked with legendary talents including Songwriter/Producer and (former partner to BERRY GORDY) ROQUEL "BILLY" DAVIS ("REET PETITE","LONELY TEARDROPS"-JACKIE WILSON)--("RESCUE ME"-FONTELLA BASS)..."I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING"---and many t.v. commercials for COKE such as "IT'S THE REAL THING"--"HAVE A COKE AND A SMILE"....and sooooo many other hit records. JIMMY met BILLY DAVIS in the early 90's and says that Billy taught him to "NEVER settle for a good song, always try to make it a GREAT song.....
Check out the Brand New R&B Music with that OLD SCHOOL FLAVA...Written, Produced and Performed by THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG entitled "LET'S GO BACK"....and "I CAN'T STOP LOVIN' U". Co-Produced by WIN WILFORD & GREGORY "RAHIIM" PRESS. Jimmy's latest single is on SMILESTREET RECORDS entitled " Who Is The Man ? " by SMILESTREET EXPRESS featuring THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG. Jimmy also worked with BEN STILLER, TE'A LEONE and BRETT RATNER on the set while filming the Ht Movie TOWER HEIST and had a small part in the Movie which was filmed at NEIR'S TAVERN in Woodhaven, Queens, New York, USA..... You can Purchase or Download JIMMY'S music on CDBABY and ITUNES. Just type in The Real Jimmy Young.
Now entering into the arena we have the rapper DANA DANE where JIMMY is singing on "CINDERFELLA DANA DANE"---"DANA DANE WITH FAME"---"DANA DANE 4 EVER" and much much more. Included in the pages of history, SWEET TEE is on the mic, working on her album and JIMMY is singing on the song "WORKOUT" along with vocalists LENORE HELMM & KAREN ANDERSON. Next we have a nice hip-hop ballard recorded by the artist KID FLASH on CBS/TABU records entitled "LOVE THING" where JIMMY'S vocals add that old school flava. The track was produced by VANDY COLTER aka (VANDY C). Now from the baseball fields to BAYSIDE SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS, here comes DARRYL STRAWBERRY to record a Rap Record accompanied by Producers RICHIE RICH and THE KANGOL KID. The album single is entitled "CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY" featuring U.T.F.O.--WHISTLE--RITCHIE RICH and of course DARRYL. Background vocals are by THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG,--KHADEJIA and LUDJIA. As the Studio Manager of BAYSIDE SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS, with an endless client roster that includes ANTHRAX, LENNY WHITE, M.C. SERCH, M.C. SHAN, RED ALERT, ED LOVER, WHODINI, SHANNON, SALT-N-PEPA, KID-N-PLAY, DANA DANE, KWAME, SWEET TEE aka "SUGAR", The entire FULL FORCE FAMILY etc. etc. (Chief Engineer: ANDRE DeBOURG aka "The Record Lord"). JIMMY began to sharpen his production skills. He assisted Artist/Producers FULL FORCE on several projects including albums by JAMES BROWN("I'M REAL"),--LaTOYA JACKSON, LISA LISA & CULT JAM, U.T.F.O. CHUBB ROCK and more..He also assisted many other producers including DAVID ENG while working with artists- SNOW, THE BAD BOYS and more, also he has worked with The Legendary Producer, Songwriter, Engineer and Musician PATRICK ADAMS (BLACK IVORY, INDEEP, MUSIQUE, ERIC B. & RAKIM, FONDA RAE, etc., etc.) Songwriter/Producer KEITH DIAMOND(BILLY OCEAN-"CARIBBEAN QUEEN" , MICHAEL BOLTON, STARPOINT)...Singer/Songwriter/Producer LA-LA (WHITNEY HOUSTON, GLENN JONES, STEPHANIE MILLS)....and Producer HURBY "Luv Bug" AZOR (Various Artists / SALT-N-PEPA etc.). JIMMY has performed with CHERYL PEPSII RILEY, CAROL WILLIAMS, ALL THE WAY LIVE, WHISTLE, SALT-N-PEPA, U.T.F.O. and more. In 1986 JIMMY Managed and Co-Produced The singing duo SLEEQUE with their U.K. dance hit single "ONE FOR THE MONEY" on Malaco Dance Records (U.K.) and Easy Street Records in New York City. (Don Casale Producer). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRYJzpZ27Lc. In 1988 JIMMY was part of the singing duo group that he formed called *ALL THE WAY LIVE* with group member HUGH "Eigy" AZOR. They Co-Produced the double sided single "TREAT ME RIGHT"and "MAKIN LOVE"(OUT OF SIGHT) on QUAZAR RECORDS in New York.
As a songwriter, JIMMY has worked with legendary talents including Songwriter/Producer and (former partner to BERRY GORDY) ROQUEL "BILLY" DAVIS ("REET PETITE","LONELY TEARDROPS"-JACKIE WILSON)--("RESCUE ME"-FONTELLA BASS)..."I'D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING"---and many t.v. commercials for COKE such as "IT'S THE REAL THING"--"HAVE A COKE AND A SMILE"....and sooooo many other hit records. JIMMY met BILLY DAVIS in the early 90's and says that Billy taught him to "NEVER settle for a good song, always try to make it a GREAT song.....
Check out the Brand New R&B Music with that OLD SCHOOL FLAVA...Written, Produced and Performed by THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG entitled "LET'S GO BACK"....and "I CAN'T STOP LOVIN' U". Co-Produced by WIN WILFORD & GREGORY "RAHIIM" PRESS. Jimmy's latest single is on SMILESTREET RECORDS entitled " Who Is The Man ? " by SMILESTREET EXPRESS featuring THE REAL JIMMY YOUNG. Jimmy also worked with BEN STILLER, TE'A LEONE and BRETT RATNER on the set while filming the Ht Movie TOWER HEIST and had a small part in the Movie which was filmed at NEIR'S TAVERN in Woodhaven, Queens, New York, USA..... You can Purchase or Download JIMMY'S music on CDBABY and ITUNES. Just type in The Real Jimmy Young.
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