California rapper and singer Yung Pinch doesn’t come from the usual music hot spots like Los Angeles or the Bay Area—instead, Pinch is from Huntington Beach, a city south of L.A. that’s better known for surfing and the sunshine than rap music. That isn't stopping his rise though. With a melodic style, sticky hooks, and lots of beach references, Yung Pinch is rising fast.

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