Scott Zhang, performing under the stage name Monsune, is a Canadian indie pop and synthpop musician from Toronto, Ontario.[2] He is noted for his 2019 single "Mountain", which was a nominee for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize in 2020.[3] However in recent years is his song "OUTTA MY MIND" (which has amassed over 30 million views on youtube) has gained him far more recognition and popularity.
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| Birth name | Scott Zhang |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Zhang released "Nothing in Return", his debut single as Monsune, in 2017.[4] He followed up with the EP Tradition in 2019.[1] Other notable work includes co-producing "Race My Mind" from Drake's sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy,[5] and "Saturn" from SZA's second studio album re-issue, Lana.[6]
When he launched his music career, he was a student in radio and television arts at Ryerson University.[7]
Discography
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| "Tradition" |
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Singles
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| "Nothing in Return" |
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Production discography
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| 2024 | Luna Li |
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"Confusion Song" (produced with Andrew Lapin) |
| 2024 | Sza |
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"Saturn" (produced with Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, & Solomonophonic) |
| 2021 | Drake |
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"Fountains" (featuring Tems) (produced with Batundi, TRESOR, & 40) |
| "Race My Mind" (produced with 40, & GOVI) | |||
| 2021 | Fousheé |
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"my slime" (produced with Jonah Yano, & Noah Williamson) |
References
edit- ^ a b Bisgrove, Matt. "Toronto bedroom pop sensation Monsune drops the soulful "1998"". Line of Best fit. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Bryony Holdsworth, "Chinese-Canadian artist Monsune reconstructs soulful classics on 'Outta My Mind'". The Line of Best Fit, August 29, 2019.
- ^ Allie Gregory, "SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists". Exclaim!, July 16, 2020.
- ^ Rose Riddell, "Interview: 2020 Must-Know - Monsune". Coup de Main, January 25, 2020.
- ^ Drake – Race My Mind, retrieved 2022-08-23
- ^ SZA – Saturn, retrieved 2024-02-27
- ^ Tyler Griffin, "Monsune premieres video for long-awaited new track “Outta My Mind”". The Eyeopener, August 29, 2019.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
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