Young MC

Young MC is an English-born American singer, rapper and actor. He is best known for his 1989 hit "Bust a Move". His debut album Stone Cold Rhymin' found international acclaim. Young has also appeared in film in acting roles and cameo appearances, and has appeared in several television programs.

In 1989, Young collaborated with Tone Lōc on the songs "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina". Young gained fame with the release of his single "Bust a Move", which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance. The single helped Young's debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin', to reach No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and attain platinum status in the US. The follow-up single, "Principal's Office", reached No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.

Young released his second album, Brainstorm, in 1991, and reached No. 66 on the Billboard 200. His third album, What's the Flavor?, released in 1993.

In 1997, Young released his fourth album, Return of the 1 Hit Wonder, which produced two singles, "Madame Buttafly" and "On & Poppin" which charted on the Hot Rap Songs chart.

In 2000, Young released his fifth album, Ain't Goin' Out Like That, on his own record label Young Man Moving Records. In 2002, he released his sixth album, Engage the Enzyme.

In 2002, Young appeared as a contestant on Weakest Link – Rap Stars Edition. He was joined by Run of Run-D.M.C., DJ Quik, Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, B-Real of Cypress Hill, Xzibit, and Nate Dogg.

His seventh album, Adrenaline Flow, was released in 2008 along with an online-only album, B-Sides, Demos and Remixes, compiled from unreleased, remixed and re-recorded tracks. In 2009, Young released his eighth album, Relentless.