Yes R

Early career

Yes-R originates from East Amsterdam. Inspired by his cousin Ali B, he started rapping at the age of 12. A year later, he entered a talent show in which he placed second. In 2003, he was introduced to Lange Frans, the frontman of the rap formation D-Men, who was impressed by Yes-R's flow. Lange Frans then took on the production of Yes-R's recordings. The first song Chickiesflasher was an underground hit and became part of the compilation album De gastenlijst. He was also featured on the single Sletje by Baas B as well Maritza's debut single Laat Je Gaan.

In 2004, Yes-R won the audience award of De Grote Prijs van Nederland. He also contributed to the D-Men mixtapes De Straatremixes Deel 2 and De Straatremixes Deel 3.

Solo career

Yes-R decided to leave D-Men in 2005 alongside most of its members after disagreements with the D-Men Entertainment record label, and its founding owners, namely rapper Lange Frans and rapper-singer Baas B. He signed instead to his cousin Ali B's record label. Yes-R never discussed the details of the commercial conflict with D-Men, but hinted to it in his song "Het spijt me" ("I'm sorry")

In 2005, his debut solo album Mijn pad ("My Path") was soon released where Yes-R is autobiographical telling his personal story about his life, visions and future prospects. He worked along with Soesi B as a backup vocalist and with Derenzo and DJ Kesh. He also toured throughout the Netherlands to promote his solo career. His concurrent first single with Mijn pad was released in March 2005 called "Stel je voor" featuring Baas B.

But far more notorious for chart success was the Ali B famous track "Leipe mocro flavour" Video on YouTube with Brace and Ali B, "mocro" meaning "person of Moroccan descent". It was released just days before the debut single. The Ali B single took him to #2 in Dutch Singles Chart and a #3 position in the Mega Top 50.

Yes-R begins has been able to target a broad audience and appears through his DVD releases. He is regularly featured not only on urban-oriented programs, but also makes an effort to take part in children shows and talk shows and has become one of the best selling rapper acts in Netherlands, winning many awards including TMF Award for "Best Newcomer" in 2006. Although Yes-R is successful on the charts, he has been suffering from stream of criticism about his commercialism by some other Dutch hip hop personalities and the Dutch people..

In June 2008, Yes-R had a chart-topping hit in Surinam entitled "Uit Elkaar" ("Breaking Up"). It also had success in the Netherlands, reaching #14.

Along with rapper Akon and Ali B, he made a remix of the song "Ghetto"Video on YouTube with additional rap verses in Dutch.

In 2009, he had a joint hit with Moroccan rapper Soesi B and Darryl.

Acting career

In 2006, Yes-R made his debut as a TV actor in the role of Omar in the film 'n Beetje Verliefd ("A Little Bit in Love") directed by Martin Koolhoven. The film had its premiere on 14 December 2006.

In 2009, Yes-R made a voiceover role in the animated film Sunshine Barry en de discowormen playing the part of Tito, a bassist in the band, in one of the leading role alongside those of Jim and Sita.

In 2009, he took the role of a Turkish rapper in the film Gangsterboys. The film was released on 18 February 2010.

In popular culture

Awards

Filmography

Mixtapes

Singles