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{{Infobox musician
{{Short description|Canadian indie pop musician}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = Monsune
| birth_name = Scott Zhang
| name = Monsune
| origin = [[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada
| birth_name = Scott Zhang
| genre = {{flatlist|
| origin = [[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada
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| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Bedroom pop]]<ref name=Bisgrove>{{cite web |last1=Bisgrove |first1=Matt |title=Toronto bedroom pop sensation Monsune drops the soulful “1998” |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/monsune-1998 |website=Line of Best fit |access-date=June 13, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Bedroom pop]]<ref name=Bisgrove>{{cite web |last1=Bisgrove |first1=Matt |title=Toronto bedroom pop sensation Monsune drops the soulful "1998" |url=https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/monsune-1998 |website=Line of Best fit |access-date=June 13, 2021}}</ref>
* [[Soul music|Soul]]<ref name=Holdsworth>Bryony Holdsworth, [https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/monsune-outta-my-mind "Chinese-Canadian artist Monsune reconstructs soulful classics on 'Outta My Mind'"]. ''[[The Line of Best Fit]]'', August 29, 2019.</ref>
* [[Soul music|Soul]]<ref name=Holdsworth>Bryony Holdsworth, [https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/monsune-outta-my-mind "Chinese-Canadian artist Monsune reconstructs soulful classics on 'Outta My Mind'"]. ''[[The Line of Best Fit]]'', August 29, 2019.</ref>
}}
}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* singer
* Singer
* songwriter
* songwriter
* record producer
* record producer
}}
| instrument = {{flatlist|
* Piano
* drum
* guitar
* trumpet
}}
}}
}}
}}


'''Monsune''' is the stage name of '''Scott Zhang''', a [[Canada|Canadian]] indie pop and synthpop musician from [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]].<ref name="Holdsworth" /> He is most noted for his 2019 single "Mountain", which was a nominee for the [[SOCAN Songwriting Prize]] in 2020.<ref name=2020list>Allie Gregory, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/socan_announces_2020_songwriting_prize_finalists "SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists"]. ''[[Exclaim!]]'', July 16, 2020.</ref>
'''Scott Zhang''', performing under the stage name '''Monsune''', is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] indie pop and synthpop musician from [[Toronto]], Ontario.<ref name="Holdsworth" /> He is noted for his 2019 single "Mountain", which was a nominee for the [[SOCAN Songwriting Prize]] in 2020.<ref name=2020list>Allie Gregory, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/socan_announces_2020_songwriting_prize_finalists "SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists"]. ''[[Exclaim!]]'', July 16, 2020.</ref> 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.


Zhang released "Nothing in Return", his debut single as Monsune, in 2017.<ref>Rose Riddell, [https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/monsune/16300 "Interview: 2020 Must-Know - Monsune"]. ''Coup de Main'', January 25, 2020.</ref> He followed up with the [[extended play|EP]] ''Tradition'' in 2019.<ref name="Bisgrove" />
Zhang released "Nothing in Return", his debut single as Monsune, in 2017.<ref>Rose Riddell, [https://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/monsune/16300 "Interview: 2020 Must-Know - Monsune"]. ''Coup de Main'', January 25, 2020.</ref> He followed up with the [[extended play|EP]] ''Tradition'' in 2019.<ref name="Bisgrove" /> Other notable work includes co-producing "Race My Mind" from [[Drake (musician)|Drake]]'s sixth studio album, ''[[Certified Lover Boy]]'',<ref>{{Citation |title=Drake – Race My Mind |url=https://genius.com/Drake-race-my-mind-lyrics |access-date=2022-08-23}}</ref> and "Saturn" from [[SZA]]'s second studio album re-issue, [[Lana (album)|''Lana'']].<ref>{{Citation |title=SZA – Saturn |url=https://genius.com/Sza-saturn-lyrics |access-date=2024-02-27}}</ref>


When he launched his music career, he was a student in radio and television arts at [[Ryerson University]].<ref>Tyler Griffin, [https://theeyeopener.com/2019/08/monsune-premieres-video-for-long-awaited-new-track-outta-my-mind/ "Monsune premieres video for long-awaited new track “Outta My Mind”"]. ''[[The Eyeopener]]'', August 29, 2019.</ref>
When he launched his music career, he was a student in radio and television arts at [[Ryerson University]].<ref name=":0">Tyler Griffin, [https://theeyeopener.com/2019/08/monsune-premieres-video-for-long-awaited-new-track-outta-my-mind/ "Monsune premieres video for long-awaited new track “Outta My Mind”"]. ''[[The Eyeopener]]'', August 29, 2019.</ref>

== Discography ==

=== Extended plays ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Title
!Details
!Track List
!Ref.
|-
!"Tradition"
|
* Released: September 20, 2019
* Label: Monsune
* Format: [[Music download|digital download]], [[Music streaming service|streaming]]
|
# ''"1998"''
# ''"CLOUD"''
# ''"OUTTA MY MIND"''
# ''"MOUNTAIN"''
# ''"JADE"''
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4zETbpGKT1FHsEZq3QFQUR?si=bTiZZPTZRDKCIy4dQipu3Q |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=open.spotify.com}}</ref>
|}

=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Title
!Details
!Ref.
|-
!''"Nothing in Return"''
|
* Released: October 13, 2017
* Label: Monsune
* Format: digital download, streaming
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7bHQuWjDkBQc4cU0jOTBa1?si=LZjeNoZhSH2qJl1d8ZwQdg |access-date=2024-05-17 |website=open.spotify.com}}</ref>
|}

== Production discography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+List of song production, with selected information
!Year
!Artist
!Album
!Song
|-
|2024
|[[Luna Li]]
!<blockquote>When a Thought Grows Wings</blockquote>
|''"Confusion Song"'' <small>(produced with Andrew Lapin)</small>
|-
|2024
|Sza
!<blockquote>Lana</blockquote>
|''"Saturn"'' <small>(produced with [[Carter Lang]], [[Rob Bisel]], & Solomonophonic)</small>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
| rowspan="2" |Drake
! rowspan="2" |<blockquote>Certified Lover Boy</blockquote>
|''"Fountains"'' (featuring [[Tems]]) <small>(produced with Batundi, TRESOR, & 40)</small>
|-
|''"Race My Mind"'' <small>(produced with 40, & GOVI)</small>
|-
|2021
|[[Fousheé]]
!<blockquote>time machine</blockquote>
|''"my slime"'' <small>(produced with [[Jonah Yano]], & Noah Williamson)</small>
|}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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[[Category:Canadian people of Chinese descent]]
[[Category:Canadian musicians of Chinese descent]]
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[[Category:Singers from Toronto]]
[[Category:Ryerson University alumni]]
[[Category:Toronto Metropolitan University alumni]]
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Latest revision as of 02:18, 24 June 2024

Monsune
Birth nameScott Zhang
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Piano
  • drum
  • guitar
  • trumpet

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.

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

[edit]

Extended plays

[edit]
Title Details Track List Ref.
"Tradition"
  1. "1998"
  2. "CLOUD"
  3. "OUTTA MY MIND"
  4. "MOUNTAIN"
  5. "JADE"
 [8]

Singles

[edit]
Title Details Ref.
"Nothing in Return"
  • Released: October 13, 2017
  • Label: Monsune
  • Format: digital download, streaming
 [9]

Production discography

[edit]
List of song production, with selected information
Year Artist Album Song
2024 Luna Li

When a Thought Grows Wings

 "Confusion Song" (produced with Andrew Lapin)
2024 Sza

Lana

 "Saturn" (produced with Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, & Solomonophonic)
2021 Drake

Certified Lover Boy

 "Fountains" (featuring Tems) (produced with Batundi, TRESOR, & 40)
"Race My Mind" (produced with 40, & GOVI)
2021 Fousheé

time machine

 "my slime" (produced with Jonah Yano, & Noah Williamson)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Bisgrove, Matt. "Toronto bedroom pop sensation Monsune drops the soulful "1998"". Line of Best fit. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Bryony Holdsworth, "Chinese-Canadian artist Monsune reconstructs soulful classics on 'Outta My Mind'". The Line of Best Fit, August 29, 2019.
  3. ^ Allie Gregory, "SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists". Exclaim!, July 16, 2020.
  4. ^ Rose Riddell, "Interview: 2020 Must-Know - Monsune". Coup de Main, January 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Drake – Race My Mind, retrieved 2022-08-23
  6. ^ SZA – Saturn, retrieved 2024-02-27
  7. ^ Tyler Griffin, "Monsune premieres video for long-awaited new track “Outta My Mind”". The Eyeopener, August 29, 2019.
  8. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  9. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.


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