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Channel Tres
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| Birth name | Sheldon Jerome Young |
| Born | May 26, 1991 Compton, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Godmode |
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Sheldon Jerome Young (born May 26, 1991) is an American musician known by his stage name, Channel Tres. He is a rapper, DJ, singer, and record producer from Compton, California. As a producer, he creates the beats and musical backgrounds for songs. Channel Tres is famous for his unique sound that mixes hip hop and house music, especially in his hit songs "Controller" and "Topdown."
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Sheldon Young grew up in Southern Los Angeles, living in the cities of Compton and Lynwood. He was raised by his great-grandparents and spent a lot of time at church. It was at church that he first started playing music, learning the drums for the choir.
To continue his music education, Channel Tres moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He studied music at Oral Roberts University, a private Christian university. This experience helped him develop his musical skills even more.
Music Career
When Channel Tres returned to Los Angeles, a childhood friend helped him get into professional music studios. His friend, August 08, is also a successful artist. In the studio, Channel Tres began making beats for famous musicians like Duckwrth, Wale, and Kehlani.
In 2018, his song "Controller" became a huge hit. It was played on BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom. The famous DJ Pete Tong called it an "Essential New Tune." In Australia, the radio station Triple J added the song to its main playlist, calling it "one of 2018's biggest cult hits."
Following this success, Channel Tres released more popular music. His 2018 EP (a short album) was also well-received. In 2019, he released the single "Black Moses," which featured the artist JPEGMafia. That same year, he performed his first headline shows in the United States.
Discography
Channel Tres has released one studio album, several EPs, and many popular singles. His music often features collaborations with other well-known artists.
Studio Albums
- Head Rush (2024)
Extended Plays (EPs)
An EP is a collection of songs that is shorter than a full album.
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| Black Moses |
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| I Can't Go Outside |
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| Acid / Ganzfeld 12" |
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| Real Cultural ... |
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Notable Singles
Here are some of Channel Tres's most popular songs.
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| "Controller" | 2018 | His breakout hit song. |
| "Jet Black" | 2018 | From his first EP. |
| "Black Moses" | 2019 | Featuring JPEGMafia. |
| "Impact" | 2020 | With SG Lewis and Robyn. |
| "Fuego" | 2020 | Featuring Tyler, The Creator. |
| "Lights Up" | 2021 | A collaboration with Flight Facilities. |
| "I've Been in Love" | 2023 | With the band Jungle. |
| "Walked in the Room" | 2023 | From his album Head Rush. |
| "Fantasy" | 2024 | A collaboration with Jade. |
