Born as Blake Sandoval, Yung Pinch started to gain momentum on SoundCloud after sharing his 2016 mixtape ‘714Ever.’ The Huntington Beach, California, rapper stood out for his melodic raps and catchy sung choruses, which was exemplified on the project’s breakout track “When I Was Yung.” One the song Pinch reflects on high school memories and nostalgia, creating a relatable narrative for fans and a video that reached over seven million views on YouTube.