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Young So
Also known as	Call Me District
Born	(1993-09-13) September 13, 1993
Origin	Mamponteng, Kwabre District, Kumasi, Ghana
Genres	Hiplife African Popular Music Hip Hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, Student
Years active	2013
Labels	Gentlemenradio Records (2014 - 2015), Young So Music

Solomon Asumadu Mensah (born September 13, 1993) is a Ghanaian Hip Hop and Hip life act from Kumasi, specifically Mamponteng in the Kwabre District Assembly who performs under the name Young So. He began his rapping career in later part of 2011 and has connected himself with music act like Opanka, Keche, Abusuapanin Chikicherrkerr, Dobble and Ruff n Smooth. He was signed to Gentlemenradio Records (USA) from 2014 to 2015.

Biography

Early life

Solomon Asumadu Mensah was born in Kumasi, Ghana on 13th September 1993 into a royal family. Short time after his birth his mother moved to Mamponteng in the Kwabre East District where he was raised for seven years. When he was 9 years old, his parents divorced and he moved to greater Accra to live in a town called Abofu with relative, which according to Young So is "probably one of the most wanting in quality areas in the Achimota." He had his basic school there at Abofu. Young So did well in school and at age 17 he was offered an opportunity to pursue Senior High through a program called General Arts. Regardless of his conduct, he struggled with extreme challenges. He began struggling at school due to his problems with his personal life, and even contemplated streetwise and as a result he came back to Kumasi to join his family. At the age of 19 to 20, Young So met a friend called Mr Herry, a sound producer and a song recording artiste in Kumasi who introduced him to Hip Hop.

Musical Career

Why He Choose To Rap

Early 2010, while Young So was still schooling he decided to carry out a career in music. When his senior brother Isaac A Mensah asked why he selected music, Solomon replied: "Music is a rhythm and poetry and I can see God has given me a gift of writing poems therefore I had to explore it, it's my talent, I have been writing stories for the Drama Group in from Junior High School, I once became the leader of Debate and Drama group when I was in Senior Senior High School as a result of story writing. Also, Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world because, when music hits you, you feel no pain. Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. Therefore I want promoting world peace and how to challenge obstacles through music. Finally he said to his brother "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart".

Later 2011: Beginning of His Career

Young So met his mentor Abusuapanin Chikicherrkerr, a contestant of the MTN Hit maker maiden edition at a show hosted in Kumasi. Although Young So was not a rapper but at that time but right after the main artiste’s performance, there was a freestyle completion that Young So participated in and after the segment he was crowned as the best freestyler for that event. From there, he created a relationship with Chikicherrkerr as he used to accompany him to studio. According to Young So, he gained a lot from Chikicherrkerr, Chiki used to write lyrics for him to rehearse and he will always say it anywhere he will go. After Young So got the basis of writing lyrics and rapping over instrumentals from Chikicherrkerr, he then went back to Mr Herry for rap tips as he was closer to him. Mr Herry who was then called ‘Wyndows’ brought him a large number of beat CDs to write lyrics over. In 2012, Young So was going by the name Kwadwo Tupac because his style of delivery on instrumental mistook him for the legend Tupac Shakur. His way of blending Hip-hop with Hip life including his flow and lyrics depict a true trait of a future star. He released an unofficial mixtape album titled Mad Tape which he featured Chikicherrkerr and Wyndows although it didn’t reach a wider audience. Later on, Young So opened for Dr Slim, Chiki Gh, Dobble Gh, Stonebwoy, Yaa Pono and Bigg Bone at a Show in University of Education Winneba - Ghana (Kumasi Campus). Soon after, he obtain the name Young So, which is the science of reasoning, to broaden his horizons.

Early 2012: Advancing His Career

It obvious there was no well established record label in Ghana, but during the early stage of his career, Young So worked with Kill De Mic Entertainment where he recorded several ground breaking tracks which pushed him up the ladder. Working with one of the great producers in Oseikrom, Mr. Romeo of Hit Track Music was a great honour which he was much grateful. Hanging out with the great ‘soldiers’ of rap such as Cue Family, Tunez Record, Dem De Mic Soldiers, and Ghana Rap Gang all in the Ashanti region boost his confidence and enhanced his style of rap. After, playing this role and taken such steps, He then engaged in Rap competitions. Young So was named the 2nd hottest emcee in the freestyle Friday rap battle competition which took place at focus 94.3 fm. Since then, he released several mixtape which held is popularizing the name Young So

Motivations

Young So was motivated by Abusuapanin Chikicherrkerr, Wyndows who is now known as Mr Herry, Dj Bush K, and His parents especially his Father and Senior High School students.

Personality

Young So is a lecturer by profession at International School of Aviation (Kumasi) Campus. Department of Shipping. Currently, Young So's relationship status indicates Single. Is he ready to mingle?

Signing with Record Label

Young So signed with Gentlemenradio Records in march 2014, and appeared that year on a song titled "Letting You Go" which he featured Afro Pop stars Gallaxy. His single Carry Go featuring Ben Brainy followed some months later. With massive internet promotion, the song gained over 37,000 downloads by the following year. His second single, "Forgive (Fakye) Me", featured Ben Brainy was released in October 2014. On November 2014, a third single, "Tentelebuteele" featuring the 'Diabetes' hit makers Keche, was released.T3nt3l3but33l3 which is is popular local street term use by Ghanaians to make a reference to someone who just came back home from abroad and bragging to the locals about his traveling experience won some Music Charts in Ghana and beyond. The song gave him appearance with Willy Maame, Kofi Supreme and Chikicherrkerr on his Carry Go Pool Party. “Come Closer” which was said to be outstanding song featuring Chikicherrkerr and Kwaku Abeka was announced. His fifth single under Gentlemenradio Records, "Ahuofe Patri", featured Kwaku Abeka, and was released in May 2015. The following month, his manager announced his debut album 'The Greatest' release but due to some circumstance they couldn't release it.

Departure from his record label

The rapper announced his departure from his current record label through Facebook and Twitter. The rapper revealed in a chat with his die-hard fan Dawn ODG that his brand is no longer connected to the records label. Asking him why he is no more having a handwritten signature to the label,this is what he said "It’s just a family thing. Nothing negative, everything is highly enjoyable. I was signed to GRL on March 2014 and released singles like Letting You Go ft Gallaxy, Come Closer ft ChikiCherrkerr , Ahuofe Patri and T3nt3l3but33l3 which I featured Keche.In spite of the fact that no video was released, The Label helped me built an ardent followers and admirers but, I want to issue commands when my music comes out".

Rising To Popularity

On November 2014, Young So released a song title"T3nt3l3but33l3". The song caught the ears of many listeners and received a mass amount of positive feedback from multiple sources including Top Ten Chart on Radio shows. Different group of dancers danced to the song although it did not hit many views on YouTube but was having much downloads digitally.

Formation of YSM

After senior high school, Young So enrolled in School Of Aviation and befriended a group of rappers and together they formed a music group called YSM, short for Young So Music. YSM was formed with the aim of promoting World Peace through music and eventually caught the interest of Genesis, Dawn ODG, Klenzy Ghanny, DJ Raj, Dj Bush K and King Tozua. He was then invited onto the “Dem De Mic” tour by Deezy Weezy where he had a road accident on his way. His first released under Young So Music is titled Ask Me Why and was premiered on Royal Television.

Influences

Young So excavated deeper into music after watching series of movies by the late Bob Santo and Judas movie and listening to musicians like Dr Paa Bobo, Alex Konadu, Agyemang Opambour, A B Crentsil, Akwasi Ampofo Agyei, Paapa Yankson and others. He also said that he has been a fan of Ice Prince, Yaa Pono, Iwan, Dobble, Chikicherrkerr, Kofi Supreme, Asem, Papoose, Logic, Chipmunk and his all time rapper Kwaw Kese. He really displayed his love for kwaw kese when by writing articles when Kwaw Kese was in the Ghana Police Custody. He also released a track titled "Free Kwaw" all to show that he really like Kwaw kese.

His Celebrity Crush

Young So had a crush on Ghanaian female celebrity called Ahuofe Patri Said. According to Dawn ODG, he really loves it when People find love and try to do everything possible to keep it real. Well I must confess I am a true fan of the “Boys Kasa” Series which I know most people love it. I read this story ‘Young So composes a song for Ahoufe Patri’ online. I listened very close to the lyrics of the song and it was a very nice piece but I was like “huh” more than Sarkodie could scream his huh. I thought Kalybos is the only boss over Ahuofe Patri but here comes another boss Young So, who is also claiming that he really loves Ahoufe Patri. I know Ahuofe Patri has heard several proposals but Young So has come in different way and going to an extent composing a song for Patricia. But one thing that boggles my mind is, will it be that easy for Young So because we know Kalybos is doing all he can to make Ahuofe Patri his’ in their comedy series but in real life we can’t confirm. Though, a flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love but can Young So win Ahuofe Patri?