Monsune Explained

Monsune
Birth Name:Scott Zhang
Origin:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scott Zhang, performing under the stage name Monsune, is a Canadian indie pop and synthpop musician from Toronto, Ontario. He is noted for his 2019 single "Mountain", which was a nominee for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize in 2020.[1] 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.[2] He followed up with the EP Tradition in 2019. Other notable work includes co-producing "Race My Mind" from Drake's sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy, and "Saturn" from SZA's second studio album re-issue, Lana.

When he launched his music career, he was a student in radio and television arts at Ryerson University.[3]

Discography

Singles

Production discography

List of song production, with selected information!Year!Artist!Album!Song
2024Luna Li
When a Thought Grows Wings
"Confusion Song" (produced with Andrew Lapin)
2024Sza
Lana
"Saturn" (produced with Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, & Solomonophonic)
2021Drake
Certified Lover Boy
"Fountains" (featuring Tems) (produced with Batundi, TRESOR, & 40)
"Race My Mind" (produced with 40, & GOVI)
2021Fousheé
time machine
"my slime" (produced with Jonah Yano, & Noah Williamson)

Notes and References

  1. Allie Gregory, "SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists". Exclaim!, July 16, 2020.
  2. Rose Riddell, "Interview: 2020 Must-Know - Monsune". Coup de Main, January 25, 2020.
  3. Tyler Griffin, "Monsune premieres video for long-awaited new track “Outta My Mind”". The Eyeopener, August 29, 2019.
  4. Web site: Spotify . 2024-05-17 . open.spotify.com.
  5. Web site: Spotify . 2024-05-17 . open.spotify.com.