Blake Christopher Young (born November 13, 1986), who used to go by the stage name Young Chozen, is a Christian hip-hop artist.

Young Chozen
Born
Blake Christopher Young

(1986-11-13) November 13, 1986 (age 38)[1]
Los Angeles, California
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper, songwriter, dancer
Years active2006-present
Known forChristian Rap/Ministry
SpouseLizzie Young
Children3
Websitewww.justblakeyoung.com

Early life

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Born and raised by a single mother in Los Angeles, California,[2] Young grew up dealing with divorce, sexual molestation, drugs, gang violence, and bullying.[3]

Career

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Young has appeared on the Disney Channel series The Suite Life on Deck and guest hosted ESPN's Elite 30.[4] His song "Glow" reached number 3 in the Netherlands Christian and Gospel Music Chart in February 2013.[5] He toured Australia in 2013, supporting Evermore in Perth.[6]

Young appeared in a motivational speech with other public figures, where he went to schools like Willetton Senior High School on 24 August 2016.

Albums

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  • Class President
  • GLOW

References

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  1. ^ California Birth Index. "Blake Christopher Young, Born 11/13/1986 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  2. ^ http://www.youngchozen.com/#!bio/aboutPage [dead link]
  3. ^ Cummings, Tony. "Young Chozen: The Los Angeles rapper with the "La La Love" radio hit". Crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  4. ^ Nashville Publicity. "90k Watts Will Elect Young Chozen "Class President" on March 6th". JesusFreakHideout.com. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Young Chozen Music Chart Performance Summary". MusicChart.info. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Young Chozen - past tour dates". Bandsintown.com. Retrieved 28 December 2013.