Pittsburgh rapper Reese Youngn tops 1 million YouTube views with ‘No More Parties’ Remix
The buzz has been building for years around Reese Youngn, and now the rapper from Homewood is finally blowing up.
The spark is the video for “No More Parties” Remix (The Let Out), which posted to YouTube on March 16 and surpassed 1 million views within a few days.
The remix of the Coi Leray track is sitting at 1.365 million views, and it’s easy to see why. Young Reese is wound up in this one, driving wild through Pittsburgh in a red Dodge Charger, flashing 100s, triggered by his woman saying she’s tired of parties.
His delivery is thoroughly unique — crazy, choppy, frenetic. As one commenter aptly puts it, he utters what sounds “vRRrRrRrRrRrRrrrrtTRrtRrtrRrOOOOOOOOOOooooooopoooo.”
The track was engineered by Matthew Arvay, with a video shot by Treeburke, who, it appears, dared to get in the Charger with him.
The 22-year-old rapper, born Tyreese Maleek El, started rhyming at 9, inspired by such artists as Tupac, Biggie, Yo Gotti, Jay Z and Andre 3000, and began working with the local music team FTR (FullTimeReal).
Taylor Maglin, the Daily Loud founder and manager of the late Jimmy Wopo, posted on Facebook Sunday: “Happy to have been one of the pieces that helped Reese Youngn blow up with his ‘No More Parties’ remix. Haven’t seen momentum like this from Pittsburgh since Wopo. Truly an amazing thing to see once again.”
Stick around for the YouTube comments, which react to the Youngn’s overamped state and likegravelly delivery:
“Please whoever caused him this pain just say sorry, he about to die.”
“All he need is a cough drop, and this song would be fire.”
“He sound like Spongebob on that Krusty Krab Pizza episode.”
“When the beat goes hard but you got the most brand new COVID-19 strain.”
“Therapist: The only way you can let pain out is by crying Reese youngn: hold my beer.”
Tribute to Anne Feeney
“She was our female Woody Guthrie/Pete Seeger,” Mike Stout says of fellow singer-songwriterhellraiser Anne Feeney, who will be honored with a virtual memorial tribute concert on April 3.
The event, which will be held on Zoom, will be a 90-minute program featuring songs, memories, and storytelling from Anne’s family, friends, and musical admirers, including Emma’s Revolution, Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary), Peggy Seeger, Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Mike Stout, Liz Berlin (Rusted Root), Holly Near, John McCutcheon, Duncan Phillips (Utah Phillips’ son), Amy Sue and Daniel Berlin, Chris Chandler, Evan Greer, and Bev Grant.
Feeney, who died due to complications from COVID-19 in February, was a Pittsburgh musician and labor activist who fought for social, environmental and economic justice.
It will run from 3 to 6 p.m. Register at www.annefeeney.com/memorial
Those who register will be able to join breakout rooms after the event to share stories and songs, mourn and celebrate Anne’s life together. Those who aren’t able to attend the event will still be able to watch the program after the fact.
They ask that viewers consider making a donation to the Anne Feeney Hellraiser Fund, managed by the Labor Heritage Foundation.
Spirit will hold first Merch Mart
Spirit, one of the music venues that has been all but shut down for a year due to the pandemic, will hold its inaugural Spirit Merch Market on April 11.
The outdoor event at the Lawrenceville club, which has been doing takeout meals, will feature local vendors, wood-fired pizzas, Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails to- go, and music by DJ Femi, J. Malls and Paula from Spirit’s monthly dance party Taste.
“We have been itching to do something that could be a fun and safe way to bring the live music community together. We couldn’t think of a better way then with Tshirts, records, pizza and whiskey,” Spirit co-owner Tom Barr said in a statement.
Confirmed vendors include Arie Cole, Crafted Sounds, Creative Life Support Records, Derider, Dinosoul, Femi, Flipping Records & Tapes/J.Malls, Hearken, Jordan Montgomery ( Driving While Black Records), Lazercrunk, MISRA, Only Flesh, Phat Man Dee, Pixburgh Brand, Red Fish Bowl art tent, Starbrick Records, Steel City Death Club and Wild Kindness.
There are still a few spots open. Interested vendors can email info@spiritpgh.com.
It will run from noon to 5 p.m. at the patio and parking lot at 242 51st St. The rain date is April 18. There will be social distancing and adhering to mask guidelines.
Clarks, Fitz/Tantrums coming to Starlight
Drusky Entertainment has added two shows to its spring/summer season at the Starlight Drive-In in Butler.
Pittsburgh band The Clarks, who played the first live show there last year, will return on June 5 with special guest The Vindys.
Tickets, ranging from $115 to $140 per car (four occupants per vehicle), go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at DruskyEnt. com Eventbrite.com. Price will increase $20 on the day of the event.
Parking will be general admission (first come, first serve). Gates will open at 6 p.m., followed by the show at 8 p.m. Rain or shine.
L.A. indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums will play the Starlight on July 7 at 8 p.m.
Tickets, ranging from $180 to $290 (per car of four), also go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
The Starlight is at 1985 N. Main Street Extension, Butler 16001.
Previously announced for the venue are the Blunts & Blondes Tour, an electronic show with Mersiv, Jaenga and Bawldy (April 24), and country artist Kip Moore (May 28).