Today we’d like to introduce you to SP Youngin Da SP.
Hi SP, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started rapping at a young age and quickly realized I wanted full control over my sound, so I taught myself how to engineer and produce music. In 2010, I got cast on an MTV show, which gave me an early taste of the spotlight. After high school, I moved to Florida for college, where I had one of my songs hit the radio. From there, I took my grind to Las Vegas to keep pushing the dream forward.
Along the way, I developed a passion for food and became a chef. But when COVID hit, I moved back home to Cincinnati. That’s when I locked in and started releasing my current mixtape series, Cincinnati Youngin—a project that’s about introducing my work to Cincinnati, and Cincinnati to the Youngin. It’s available now on all streaming platforms.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
No, it hasn’t been a smooth road at all. Money’s been tight, and this path has been full of setbacks—scams, losing money, and falling out with people who didn’t deliver on what they promised. On top of that, dealing with friends and family who either didn’t care or didn’t believe in me made it even harder.
But honestly, the toughest part is knowing how talented I am, knowing that if my music got in front of the masses, they’d feel me and support me. It’s frustrating, especially when I barely have time to chase my dream because I’ve got to work, pay bills, and feed myself. It’s a constant grind, but I’m still here pushing.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a rapper. People around Cincinnati know the name. “Youngin Da SP” for releasing loads of anthems hits and just really good music while repping my city Cincinnati the whole time. I try not to have to pride, it’s dangerous to be prideful. I’m very different than most rappers being that I’m from the Suburbs and I’m not ashamed of that and I play soccer, you can see me playing with a soccer ball in many of my music videos, you don’t often see that in rap.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up, I was always athletic and playful—constantly running around, smiling, and full of energy. I spent a lot of time skateboarding, and hip hop was always a big part of my life from early on. I was that kid who brought good vibes wherever I went. In high school, I was even class president, and I used to rap the morning announcements over the intercom. I’ve always found creative ways to mix fun with leadership and music—it’s just who I am.
Pricing:
- I wrote a book available on Amazon called “Stone Millie” by Youngin Da SP
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Millie-Ian-Watts/dp/B0BT8NTW1G
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sp_youngindasp?igsh=bHlmZXNzYWF0bHNv&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18J1F9Z8zt/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@youngindasp?si=f9dKGUDJhv4ixP5e
