Ev Young
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Evan Wilkins (born January 30, 2000), better known by his stage name "Ev Young," is an American record producer, songwriter, singer, and rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is the founder and CEO of the independent record label 8 Way Entertainment. He was raised in Atlanta. His writing credits include songs titled "M.I.A "and "Misfit." As a solo recording artist, he has two singles and is currently working on his debut EP.
Early life
His father, Eddie Lee Wilkins, is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the sixth round of the 1984 NBA Draft. From a young age, Ev Young had aspirations of being in the NBA, but at around 18, he turned his attention towards pursuing a career in music.
Career Beginnings In the late months of 2019, he released 'M.I.A' which has an upbeat R&B classic, that captivated audiences. "M.I.A" was Ev Young's first released track and served as his debut commercial single. Its music video reached over 40 thousand views on YouTube in the first 2 months upon its release and quickly receiving over 100,000 views throughout all platforms.
On January 1st, 2020, Ev Young released his song titled "Misfit." "Misfit" is edgy, upbeat, and exciting. Ev Young's taunt lyricism shows that he is an artist to watch out. On January 15th, 2020, Ev Young released the highly anticipated music video for "Misfit." In the video, "Ev Young and girlfriend, grow apart, and Ev Young feels that her intentions with him were only because of his newly found fame." The song topic is a relatable story that many people can relate and gravitate towards. Musical style
Ev Young states that he was influenced by many artists ranging from Michael Jackson and Cashmere Cat in his childhood to T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Drake, Swae Lee, XXXtentacion, and Rick Ross.
Early life
His father, Eddie Lee Wilkins, is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the New York Knicks in the sixth round of the 1984 NBA Draft. From a young age, Ev Young had aspirations of being in the NBA, but at around 18, he turned his attention towards pursuing a career in music.
Career Beginnings In the late months of 2019, he released 'M.I.A' which has an upbeat R&B classic, that captivated audiences. "M.I.A" was Ev Young's first released track and served as his debut commercial single. Its music video reached over 40 thousand views on YouTube in the first 2 months upon its release and quickly receiving over 100,000 views throughout all platforms.
On January 1st, 2020, Ev Young released his song titled "Misfit." "Misfit" is edgy, upbeat, and exciting. Ev Young's taunt lyricism shows that he is an artist to watch out. On January 15th, 2020, Ev Young released the highly anticipated music video for "Misfit." In the video, "Ev Young and girlfriend, grow apart, and Ev Young feels that her intentions with him were only because of his newly found fame." The song topic is a relatable story that many people can relate and gravitate towards. Musical style
Ev Young states that he was influenced by many artists ranging from Michael Jackson and Cashmere Cat in his childhood to T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Drake, Swae Lee, XXXtentacion, and Rick Ross.