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Born in Vallejo, California Bill Yuns now comes out of Seattle. The longtime producer and rhymer shows a polished style on this single, which he's released on his own Yun Stand Me? Records. "What's My Name" is the classic hip-hop braggadocio track with Yuns explaining how dope his style is, and how he'll create his own language. He combines confidence with humour, calling himself "the number one yunner" at one point on the track. The beat crafted by Yuns and co-producer Hypnotik has a distinct bay area feel to me, combining the keyboard sounds with a strong but subtle drum track. Yuns rides the beat well, and the hook is one of those which will seep into your brain and never leave. The remix by J1 is equally impressive, I prefer it to the original. A combination of a solid strings sample (a la Dr. Dre), keyboards, bass and some classic west coast sounds make this a very enjoyable track. The bonus track "Do Ya Thang" was not up to par however. It has a feel that reminds me of a down south bounce track, although that may just be the drums and the style of flow Yuns uses on the track. The singing on the hook is good, but doesn't seem to do much for the song. That said, Yuns still flows very well and tells an interesting tale with his lyrics. The production by Yuns & Chris G isn't the best, but it is the style they were attempting to capture and they're effective in that. It's great to see longtime underground artists put together a polished product such as this. All things considered this is a solid single, with a very enjoyable a-side. It should prove as a great introduction to Bill Yun's debut LP Billyun $ Decisyuns.
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Discography

"What's My Name?" Maxi-Single

Recieving college radio airplay as well as airplay on KUBE 93 FM in Seattle WA

"Bread & Meat" from the Playas Assoc. Vol. IV - Recieving Airplay from KUBE 93 Future Flavas Show & Jammin 95's the Jammin Underground Show.

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Bio

Bill Yuns, Pronounced "Billions", Hardly has the appearance of a rapper that would spit lyrics like: Inebriated blacking out / Intoxicated passing out / Starting fights up at the bar / That's why the bouncers kicked me out, but more like someone you'd find sitting behind a desk giving financial advice.

Growing up in California this Bay Area native began his music career at the age of 14. Influenced early on by Run DMC and Rakim he began Rapping at local nightclubs and opening for such acts as 415 and Paris. Bill Yuns soon became known around the Bay as a force to be reckoned with.

At the age of 18 Bill Yuns moved to Seattle and became more interested in the production side of music. He began to build a studio and quickly developed into a cutting- edge producer enjoying underground success with the Cooley Roc "Make No Mistake", album (1995). Selling over 15,000 units with no major promotions or distribution. Now a more mature seasoned artist/producer, Bill Yuns is ready to take it to the next level.

With the release of his first solo single entitled “What’s My Name?” (December 2001), Bill Yuns created a tremendous Buzz at the College Radio level, and throughout Northwest Nightclubs. In addition Bill Yuns received airplay on 100.3 THE BEAT in Los Angeles and Seattle’s KUBE 93 FM future flavas show. Adding to those credits Bill Yuns most recent release from the Playas Assoc. IV compilation, a song entitled “Bread & Meat” is currently receiving rotation from KUBE 93 FM future flavas show.

Bill Yuns has the ability to appeal to the underground as well as the mainstream music listener. He is an outstanding lyricist with incredible freestyle ability. In June 2001 Bill Yuns won the Northwest Hip Hop talent competition, and in April 2002 he was the winner of the Urban Music Associations Northwest music Conference. More recently Bill Yuns has placed tracks on national albums including Playas Assoc. IV (40 Ounce Records), Indie Sessions (Ocean Records) & Players Project 2 (SOS Records). In addition to that Bill Yuns has been ripping up the Northwest club scene with a slue of performances in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Canada. Opening up for acts like Tommy Davidson, Digital Underground and DJ Quik.

Bill Yuns is now the owner of Yun Stand Me? Records; a Seattle based Record Company working to promote the works of local artists. He produces for an arsenal of talent including; Urban Tongue, Chosen, Hypnotik, Bullet and
Tiffany Wilson. With his years of experience working in the entertainment business, Bill Yuns has become a well-respected player within the artistic community of the Great Northwest.