Youngn Lipz (born 1999) is an Australian- Samoan hip-hop musician from Cabramatta, New South Wales.

Youngn Lipz
Birth nameLipo Faaolii
Born1999 (age 24–25)
OriginCabramatta, Sydney, Australia[1]
GenresAustralian hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2019–present
LabelsBiordi Music (independent)

Career

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2019–2021: Career beginnings and Area Baby

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In September 2019, Bronx rapper A Boogie wit da Hoodie toured Australia before releasing an official remix of his track "Mood Swings", featuring Youngn Lipz alongside two additional Australian rappers.[2]

In October 2019, Youngn Lipz released his debut single "Misunderstood".[3]

At the APRA Music Awards of 2021, "Misunderstood" won Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work.[1] In July 2021, Youngn Lipz announced the release of his debut album Area Baby. The album was released on 6 August 2021.[4]

2022: "Go!"

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On 11 February 2022, Youngn Lipz released "Go!", a song inspired by Calvin Harris and Avicii.[5]

Discography

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Albums

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List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[6]
NZ
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Area Baby 7 10

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions and certifications, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
NZ
Hot

[8]
"Misunderstood"[3] 2019 35 Area Baby
"Silent"[10]
"Other Side"[12] 2020 Non-album single
"Everyday"[13] Area Baby
"Neverland"[14] Non-album singles
"How?"[15]
"Say It"[16] Area Baby
"Spaceship"[17] 2021
"Broken Home"[18]
"Misunderstood Pt. 2" (featuring M Huncho)[19] 12
"Go!"[5] 2022 15 TBA
"Pop Out"[20] 14
"Rolling Loud" (with Hooligan Hefs)[21] 2023 13
"Amazing" 10
"Next to Me" 12
"Celine"
"Night and Day"[22] 17
"Magiq" 2024 25
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List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot

[23]
"Mood Swings (remix)"
(A Boogie wit da Hoodie featuring Youngn Lipz, Creed Tha Kid & Day1)[24]
2019 Non-album singles
"Lifestyle"
(DJ Discretion featuring Youngn Lipz and Hooligan Hefs)[25]
2020
"Rover (Remix)"
(S1mba featuring Youngn Lipz, Hooks, and Hooligan Hefs)
38
"Energy"
(J.King featuring Youngn Lipz)[26]
"Upgrade"
(Ay Huncho featuring Youngn Lipz)[27]
2021
"Nobody Gotta Know"
(Open Til L8 featuring Youngn Lipz)[28]

Other charted songs

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List of other charted songs, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
Hot

[8]
"Area Baby" 2021 17 Area Baby
"Visions" 35

Awards and nominations

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APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Misunderstood" Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work Won [29][30]
2022 "How?" Most Performed R&B / Soul Work Nominated [31][32]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Area Baby Best Hip Hop Release Nominated [33]

References

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  1. ^ a b Fuamoli, Sose (14 May 2021). "Meet Youngn Lipz, Western Sydney's newest R&B star". ABC. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Three Aussie Rap Up-And-Comers Have Remixed a Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's "Mood Swings" & It's Huge". Cool Accidents. January 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Misunderstood – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b Tritsiniotis, Parry (July 2021). "Youngn Lipz Has Announced His Debut Album". Purple Sneakers. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Youngn Lipz switches up his style with club-ready new single "Go!"". NME Australia. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  6. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  7. ^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
  8. ^ a b Peak chart positions in New Zealand:
  9. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Misunderstood – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  11. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Other Side – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Everyday – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  14. ^ "Neverland – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  15. ^ "How? – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Say It – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  17. ^ "Spaceship – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Broken Home – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  19. ^ "Misunderstood Pt. 2 – Single by Youngn Lipz on Apple Music". Apple Music. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  20. ^ "Hip hop heavyweight Youngn Lipz is back with new single "Pop Out"". Happy Mag. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  21. ^ "Rolling Loud - Single". Apple Music. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  22. ^ "Youngn Lipz – Night And Day". Skubonet. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  23. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart for week of 28 June 2020". Recorded Music NZ. 28 June 2020. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  24. ^ "Mood Swings (remix) on Apple Music". Apple Music. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  25. ^ "Lifestyle (feat. Hooligan Hefs & Youngn Lipz) – Single by DJ Discretion on Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  26. ^ "Energy on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  27. ^ "Upgrade on Apple Music". Apple Music. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  28. ^ "Nobody Gotta Know on Apple Music". Apple Music. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  29. ^ "Nominees announced for the 2021 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS. 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
  30. ^ Brandle, Lars (29 April 2021). "Midnight Oil, Tones And I among big winners at 2021 APRA Music Awards". The Industry Observer. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
  31. ^ "Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards". The Industry Observer. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  32. ^ "40th APRA Music Awards celebrates songwriting superstars". APRA AMCOS. 3 May 2022. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  33. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.