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Kerwin Young

Teach the young to follow in your craft!!!

About Me

Kerwin Young a/k/a Kasuf

SHORT & MODEST BIO:


Kerwin Young , Kerwin Young is a self-taught composer, record producer, recording artist and multi-instrumentalist. He considers himself a "geometric khemist", one who manipulates mensural frequencies. In 2007, he was commissioned by Clark Atlanta University to compose for the Spelman/Morehouse string quartet. This was Kerwin's first commission and first ever concert performance. Kerwin composes for symphonic orchestra, wind orchestra, chamber and jazz ensembles, television, film, and other interactive media.

He began his professional career as a local nightclub dee-jay in 1988, and then went on to produce such artists as Public Enemy, Bobby Brown, Busta Rhymes, Angie Stone, Olivia, Eric B. & Rakim, The 2Live Crew ,Mobb Deep and Yung Joc. As a co-producer, he has collaborated with several artists which include: The James Brown Band, Eddie Kendricks, Roy Haynes, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Ice Cube, Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, Tevin Campbell, Nick Martinelli, and the list goes on. In the film and television realm, Kerwin has composed and produced original works for Sister Act 2, Street Fighter, He Got Game, New York Undercover, Girl Friends, and the theme song to the Flavor Of Love. .

As a recording artist under the name of Kasuf and the Mazz Muvement , Kerwin has recorded and produced 6 albums. The albums are Blackopolis (1999) .. , Miles Away (1999) .. , Badder Than Evil (2000) .. , Black Gods in Space (2001) .. , My Soul Has Been Exposed (2002) .. , and Return of the Monk (coming at you in 2008). Kasuf and the Mazz Muvement are currently distributed by dPulse/Ingrooves/NEO/SONY-BMG.


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Member Since: 12/3/2006
Band Website: kerwinyoung.com
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Record Label: dPulse/INgrooves/NEO/SONY BMG
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

New Things Happening

First off, I wanna say thanks to each one of you for your support of Kasuf and the Mazz Muvement!!!!   You can catch me performing with Public Enemy on June 30th, Montreal, Canada for the Mo...
Posted by Kerwin Young on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:48:00 PST

Jackson State University Concert

Hey everyone, as you are all quite aware; I have been quite busy.  Jackson State University's Orchestra, under the direction of the distinguished Dr. Robert Blaine gave a wonderful premier perfor...
Posted by Kerwin Young on Thu, 15 May 2008 08:17:00 PST

Come License My Music!!!!!

Come visit my website at http://www.kerwinyoung.com, and click on the Ingrooves link.  This link will allow all you movie makers and ad agencies greater ease for licensing some of my music....
Posted by Kerwin Young on Mon, 12 May 2008 08:18:00 PST

Spike Lee/ Nokia Contest

Here's the latest.  Spike Lee and Nokia are running a contest for Nokia users.  You can download my song, "Life Without Music" -Kasuf and the Mazz Muvement, for inclusion as the soundtrack f...
Posted by Kerwin Young on Mon, 12 May 2008 08:15:00 PST

Kerwin Young contributes to Oceans 7-11

Listen for some of my music in the Hot New series "Ocean's 7-11".  Visit http://www.oceans711.com, for the latest news!!!! Kerwin-...
Posted by Kerwin Young on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:24:00 PST

Please visit my website

Visit the website of Kerwin Young at http://www.kerwinyoung.com, to get the latest info.  You should also check out the "Links" section for some kool information for the furtherance of your music...
Posted by Kerwin Young on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 01:27:00 PST

Kasuf and the Mazz Muvement albums on sale now!!!!!

Yes People, the complete back catalog of Kasuf and the Mazz Muvement's albums have all been made available on-line. Please click onto the I-tunes link in my bio section, or go directly to Itunes, or e...
Posted by Kerwin Young on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:06:00 PST