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Hometown	Bronx, NY
Genres	Urban, Pop
Band Members	YONAS & DJ Ill_P
Achievements	» more
Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Booking Tish Marie Tish@yonasmusic.com 2125555555 Manager John Manganilla John@missionx.mobi 2125555555 Other Beat Submissions production@yonasmusic.com 2125555555
# Years Experience Performing Live:	5
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	3
Market Draw:	New York, NY: 101-150; Boston, MA: 51-75; DC Metro: 101-150
Venue History:	The Triad - New York, NY The Bowery Poetry Club - New York, NY Times Square Arts Center - Manhattan, NY Pianos - New York, NY The Cutting Room - New York, NY The Blender Theater @ Grammercy - New York, NY The Mercury Lounge - New York, NY CLUB TOUCH - New York City, NY Club Metronome - Burlington, VT Sputnik - Brooklyn, NY Sullivan Hall - New York, NY CMJ 205 Christie - New York, NY The Knitting Factory - New York, NY Club Le Social - Montreal, CA:QC Fat Baby NYC - New York, NY Pearl Street Ballroom - Northampton, MA Trash Bar - Brooklyn, NY Studio @ Webster Hall - New York, NY S.O.B.'s - New York, NY Santos Party House - New York, NY Icons - Fairfax, VA STAY - NEW YORK CITY, NY The Dizzy Rooster - Austin, TX
Opener Experience:	3OH3; Curren$y; Canibus; Kidz in the Hall; Blue Scholars; Big K.R.I.T.; DJ Envy; DJ Stretch Armstrong; Pharoahe Monch
Similar Artists:	Kanye West; Mac Miller; Wiz Khalifa; J Cole
Performing Rights Society:	BMI
Discography:	The Proven Theory LP—2011; I Could Single—2010; Nobody Else Single—2010; I Am Us LP—2009; New Golden Era LP—2008

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Hailing from New York City, Yonas is one of hip-hop’s most-hyped emerging artists. Known for his incredibly unique style, the 27 year old makes it known that he is unlike anyone else in the game. Fusing thought provoking content, with crossover music...

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"Artist on the Verge" is a closed competition for nominated artists who have privately been notified.

Hip Hop Winner, July 2010

April 2009 Hip-Hop hosted by Bow Wow

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YONAS song On G-Unit Mixtape by BallerStatus.com
I got placed #9 on G-Unit's new mixtape hosted by Hot Rod. Download it FREE!

"BANGA" Makes "Heater Of The Day" on AllHipHop.com by AllHipHop.com
My song "BANGA" was selected by AllHipHop.com for "Heater Of The Day" for the entire week! Check it out.

YONAS song On G-Unit Mixtape by BallerStatus.com
I got placed #9 on G-Unit's new mixtape hosted by Hot Rod. Download it FREE!

"BANGA" Makes "Heater Of The Day" on AllHipHop.com by AllHipHop.com
My song "BANGA" was selected by AllHipHop.com for "Heater Of The Day" for the entire week! Check it out.

YONAS Interview On illRoots.com by
Get to know more about me in this interview hosted by illRoots.com

YONAS Featured In New York Magazine by New York Magazine
Yonas (formerly CAUSE) Featured #5 In New York Magazines "Mixed Drunks" section for out-doing 50 cent on his own track!! ("Ayo Technology Remix")

YONAS Featured In Rap Fanatic Magazine by
This is a Physical Magazine. I'll be featured in the July Issue. Look for it on your local stands.

"Nobody Else" Aired on NY's Power 105.1FM by "NewNY" Radio Show
Yonas' song "Nobody Else" was found organically via blog buzz and selected to be played on one of NY's major Radio Stations, Power 105.1FM

"The Proven Theory" album review on OkayPlayer by
There’s something really interesting about Yonas’ new album The Proven Theory. Aside from the usual hip-hop rubric of, good choice of production, poignant song concepts, and thoughtful, quipping lyricism, Yonas also somehow seems to come across as expansive in terms of who will like this album. Instead of nibbling off a categorized corner of the market, The Proven Theory has the potential to infiltrate the ears of several different kinds of people. That doesn’t suggest that Yonas is the next John Lennon. But in the same breath, he also isn’t the next paper-thin, fifth member of the Black Eyed Peas either (though he does have some fist-pump tracks). What Yonas has managed to do is make music with depth and balance that could still be radio anthems, pop jams, head-nod heaters, or even club bangers. No easy feat for any emcee, and for those that try, very few can do it as seamlessly as this. The first song, “I Could,” is the perfect example of how Yonas somehow can create a sonic stewpot. The track itself is definitely a new school mainstream beat that could have just as easily been for Lupe, Cudi, Kanye, and the like. The lyrics are super tight, with an intricate and disciplined rhyme scheme spelling out an age old proclamation that dreams do come true. The chorus is an anathematic sing along, chanting about the beautiful struggle, perfect for concerts packed with emotionally charged fans. The chorus also displays another recurring theme on this album, and that’s Yonas’ immense faith in God, which is quite an anomaly in hip-hop. Yet somehow it never comes across as preachy or pretentious, and instead just seems sincere and vulnerable, which works. Another song that sticks out, only because it veers a bit, is “Stupid Brilliance.” The beat is pretty light, and bouncy. And the chorus, again, is pseudo-melodic. But this is his “regular rap song” where he verbally masturbates just to show that he can hold his own with the pen. And he does. Major. The Proven Theory, isn’t the only album of its kind, but definitely one of few who can walk the line so well, balancing serious lyricism, pointed song topics, sincerity, radio potentiality, and gusto. Whatever you like, especially in terms of kinds of hip-hop, there is definitely something here for you. My only hope is that while chasing universal success, he doesn’t get complacent with the groove that he’s found and continues to take risks. I also hope that he can keep this hunger when people know his name and he’s no longer physically hungry anymore. -Jason Reynolds

DJ Enuff spotlights "Mindless" by
On his blog, Twitter and his Facebook.

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