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'''Christian Ward''' (born September 9, 1986), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Yung Berg''', is an [[United States|American]] [[rapper]] from [[Chicago]]. He is of [[African American]] and [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] descent. His first single was "[[Sexy Lady (Yung Berg song)|Sexy Lady]]" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's [[Bloodline Records]] as '''Ice Berg'''. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His debut album ''[[Look What You Made Me]]'' was released in 2008.<ref name="raps and sings">{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590795/20080711/yung_berg.jhtml?rsspartner=rssColdFusion|title=Yung Berg Raps -- And Sings -- With Eve, Trey Songz, Lloyd On Star-Filled Debut|last=Upmalis|first=Jordan|coauthors=Reid, Shaheem|date=2008-07-11|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref> |
'''Christian Ward''' (born September 9, 1986), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Yung Berg''', is an [[United States|American]]gay [[rapper]] from [[Chicago]]. He is of [[African American]] and [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] descent. His first single was "[[Sexy Lady (Yung Berg song)|Sexy Lady]]" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's [[Bloodline Records]] as '''Ice Berg'''. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His debut album ''[[Look What You Made Me]]'' was released in 2008.<ref name="raps and sings">{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1590795/20080711/yung_berg.jhtml?rsspartner=rssColdFusion|title=Yung Berg Raps -- And Sings -- With Eve, Trey Songz, Lloyd On Star-Filled Debut|last=Upmalis|first=Jordan|coauthors=Reid, Shaheem|date=2008-07-11|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref> |
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==Music career== |
==Music career== |
Revision as of 16:10, 12 September 2012
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christian Ward |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States | September 9, 1986
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
Years active | 2001 - present |
Labels | Yung Boss/Epic/Koch (2007-2009), Young Fly/TBA (2011-present) |
Website | twitter |
Christian Ward (born September 9, 1986), better known by his stage name Yung Berg, is an Americangay rapper from Chicago. He is of African American and Puerto Rican descent. His first single was "Sexy Lady" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's Bloodline Records as Ice Berg. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His debut album Look What You Made Me was released in 2008.[1]
Music career
Musical beginnings
In 2001, he was signed to DMX's Bloodline Records. He made his debut on the Exit Wounds soundtrack on the song "Dog 4 Life" as Iceberg. However, his parents sent him to a military boarding school in Montana in 2001.[2] He moved to Los Angeles after finishing school in 2003.[2][3] In 2005, Yung Berg worked as a hypeman and recording assistant for Disturbing tha Peace member and Chicago rapper Shawnna. Later that year, he founded his Yung Boss imprint and production team Yung Bosses.
2007-08: Almost Famous EP & Look What You Made Me
Berg's debut single "Sexy Lady, which featured R&B singer Junior, became a hit on Los Angeles urban radio, and he signed with Epic Records among many labels that approached him. Berg's six-track EP Almost Famous: The Sexy Lady EP was released in July 2007. Also in 2007 he made a cameo in the music video of singer Kat DeLuna's debut single "Whine Up." "Sexy Lady" peaked at #18 on the Billboard 100. In 2008, Berg released another single "Sexy Can I", a collaboration with singer Ray J, then his debut album Look What You Made Me.[2] The second single was "Do That There", featuring Dude 'n' Nem, followed by "The Business", featuring Casha, which peaked at #33 on the Hot 100.[4] In September 2009, was released his song "Baby I'm Back" featuring Jhene Aiko.[5]
Other ventures
Co-Writing & Producing
In 2009 along with Bergs producer Rob Holiday & his brother & rapper K-Young they formed the production group The Dream Team. Yung Berg announced in an interview on Playboy Radio July 1, 2010 that the Last Train to Paris album by Diddy would feature songs they co-wrote and produced.[6]
Reality shows
In December 2008, Berg began casting "exceptionally stand out beautiful dark skin/brown skin women to showcase beauty of all races" for a potential dating reality show that he would host.[7] However, as evidenced by the trailer for his new TV Show, titled "Back In Business", it will not be a dating show.[8][9] But the reality show was never released as planned.
Controversy
Yung Berg insulted Miami rapper Brisco on a video podcast and got beat up by R.Bruce.[10]
After singer Ne-Yo accused Berg of copying auto-tune vocal style from T-Pain and Lil Wayne, Berg posted a video blog criticizing Ne-Yo.[11]
Discography
- Studio albums
- 2008: Look What You Made Me
- 2013: This Is What I Become
References
- ^ Upmalis, Jordan (2008-07-11). "Yung Berg Raps -- And Sings -- With Eve, Trey Songz, Lloyd On Star-Filled Debut". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
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suggested) (help) - ^ a b c Cordor, Cyril (2008). "Yung Berg > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ "Biography". YungBerg.net. Sony Music Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ "Artist Chart History - Yung Berg - Singles". Billboard. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ "Rumors : Hip-Hop Rumors: Lil Wayne's Rebirth Deaded? Nicki Minaj's Past! Yung Berg's New Beef!". Allhiphop.com. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
- ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (2010-07-06). "Yung Berg Books Ticket For Diddy's "Last Train To Paris"". Sohh.Com. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
- ^ Osorio, Kim (2008-12-01). "Yung Berg Casting Dark-Skinned Women For His Reality Show". BET. Retrieved 2009-06-24. [dead link]
- ^ "Video: Yung Berg Back To Business [Reality Show Trailer]". Worldstarhiphop.com. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
- ^ “”. "Young Berg and his Bitchassness (black girl diss)". YouTube. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
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: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Chery, Carl (2008-07-07). "Yung Berg On Brisco, "I'm punching that nigga in his fucking mouth when I see him"". XXL. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (2008-10-16). "Ne-Yo Kills Potential Beef With Yung Berg: 'That Ain't My Lane'". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-06-24.