YUNGDUDE: Evolutionary Artist Impacting California To High Levels

Born “Elijah Stanley” also known as “YUNGDUDE” raised in the infamous heart and land of Berkeley, California he’d eventually had moved to Modesto, California.

Growing up for “YUNGDUDE” he was a popular kid and had maintained A & B student but never cared to much for school although he’d played a few sports his true intelligence wasn’t through a report card.

Discovering His Passion For Music

He found that music was not only something he connected with but also gave him a way to express himself.

At that time he went by the artist name “LIL Eli” and began writing rhythm and raps on his phone and released music he’d also recorded on his phone with and aggressive approach.

Beginning of YUNGDUDE’S Career

At 11 years old, He convinced “RBM Music Group” to take him in and help him not long after “Smoove Unlimited” partnered with him and 16 year old Leezy Unlimited help grooming him into sound and helping him find his own image while being able to create a brand “PNG” that came out later on down the road.

“YUNGDUDE” began his career as nearly a rising star born to be a novelty, a preteen at the age of 12 delivering west coast with his own unique sound every so.

Mastering His Sound & Craft

Through years of protecting and mastering, maturation and prolific songwriter his way to mimic and inspire others with his word play he developed into an iconic figure.

Receiving Accolades From His Peers

“YUNGDUDE” has successfully received accolade’s from his peers, All within the first five years he became a member of “Team Unlimited Music Group” (In 2017).

Immediately thereafter became a formidable competitor dropping his first title album “YUNGDUDE 2.0″ (In 2018) during a period of consistent growth and constant output.

Collaborations With Artists

Successfully he’s then gathered features and songs with notable act “Neff The Pharaoh” & artist Mistah F.A.B (In 2021). It was at this time, He’s gained more popularity and fame reaching a broader audience.

Reaching Mainstream Level Status

Just a few years later, “YUNGDUDE” has been able to reach a mainstream level and status that would know be called superstar with his titled project “DA DROUGHT” biggest released album of his career.

It spawned the number one because of his unique sound and delivery on songs like Rough Times Pt 2. & Like Mike performing at bigger show Introductions to his own label and artist.

During this Era despite the loss of his brother and tons of personal life situation, YUNGDUDEstill continues to be one of the hottest upcoming artists in the Northern California reaches a new height with over 300,000 streams with his latest album “Phase 2” (2023) & a stream of new single Find Peace (2024) Mackin, Notice Me (2025) with a highly anticipated album on the way.

Achievements Accomplished

YUNGDUDE has successfully surpassed over 300,000 streams from his drop “Da Drought”.

Music Goals Set For The Future

– Win a Grammy.

– Gain Features with Artists “Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, YoungThug, Friday” Etc.