About Y-Zet
Born 1989. Y-Zet is a Myanmar singer and rapper.
Y-Zet (; born Htet Nway Oo on 28 May 1989) is a Burmese hip hop singer. He is one of the most popular hip hop singers in Myanmar and rose to fame with his debut album Pyaw San Par which was a duo album with singer Oasix.
Early life and education Y-Zet was born on 28 May 1989 in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar to parents: Sein Maung and his wife Thet Thet Ye. He is the eldest son of two siblings, having a younger sister. He attended high school at Basic Education High School No. 4 Pyin Oo Lwin and also attended Sar Pann Aein Private School with the goal of graduating high school. He enrolled for the chemistry major at Yadanabon University, and then he dropped out of university in his second year, back in 2008.
Career 2009–2013: Career beginnings in underground
Y-Zet started out on his music career in 2009, as a singer in the underground music industry. Shortly after, he released a duet mix-tape "The Collaboration" with his friend Alatt in 2010.
In 2011, he joined a native underground hip hop crew Wildboy and released a lot of songs and mix-tapes, collaborating with Wildboy's members. In the meantime, he made a song called "Shwee Die" (Flying fire cracker) collaborating with two of the members from Wildboy who were closest to him, Oasix and Moe Aung, beefing mainstream hip hop singer Hlwan Paing's song "Done Pyan" (Rocket).
2017–present: Solo debut and other activities In early 2017, Y-Zet started endeavoring to be able to produce and distribute his first solo album. He launched his debut solo album "Za" (Gene) on 10 June 2017 which spawned more huge hits. Many music industry records have followed since then.
In 2018, Y-Zet released two single songs with featured artists, Wyne Lay and NJ.
Death issue in his concert On June 10, 2017, Y-Zet held a concert for his solo album promotion in Mandalay that was, unsurprisingly, attended by thousands of people, most of whom were teenagers.
Discography Duet mix-tapes The Collaboration (2010)
Solo mix-tapes My Mistake (2013)
Duo albums Pyaw San Par (Just say it) (2015)
Solo album Za (Gene) (2017)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Y-Zet?
Burmese hip hop singer (born 1989)
When was Y-Zet born?
Y-Zet was born on 28 May 1989 in Pyin Oo Lwin.
What is Y-Zet's occupation?
Y-Zet is a singer and rapper.
What nationality is Y-Zet?
Y-Zet is Myanmar.
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