Local Youngstown, Ohio artist appears on BET Network

Local artist, Jewone “Yung Monsta” Franklin took his career to the next level after making his debut on the BET Network’s highest rated show, 106 n park on May 1, as a “Wildin Out Wednesdays” contestant.

The television show, which highlights musical videos, allows aspiring talent the opportunity to compete against other another. Each performance is then open to votes over the course of 3 rounds for a grand prize of $10,000.

After performing his song “Only One Call Away” featuring Shirjoma Jacobs of the Cleveland area in front of screaming supporters and all of his family back home, Franklin earned enough votes to perform in the next round.

“It was great. I mean, who doesn’t like to win. It was kind of a surprise though. It’s like you always expect to win but there’s always a chance that things can go wrong but when they go right it just feels great and everything is perfect,” said Franklin.

While performing live on a syndicated television show may intimidated most, Franklin said he felt right at home.

“It felt like home. We’ve done a lot of big performances and oddly it just felt comfortable. As soon as the music dropped all of the nervousness was gone,” he said.

Through his music, Franklin finds solace from life’s adversity and hopes his metaphorical lyrics will evoke change throughout his community while inspiring others to pursue their dreams.

“I want to leave a legacy of happiness and of bringing joy to the lives of people around me like my family, my friends and my son. I just want everyone around me to live the life that I feel like they deserve,” he said.

For more information, contact Yung Monsta on Twitter @RealMonsta and Instagram @RealMonstaSL.