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Young Sleep, the Rochester-born rapper whose real name is associated with Ricardo Sleep Pierce, has been turning heads in the upstate New York hip-hop scene with lyric-forward bars and classic boom-bap production. From his roots in Rochester, NY, he’s built a reputation as a reliable facilitator of slick rhymes and thoughtful storytelling. Fans know him for collaborations with notable artists like Mickey Factz, Dark Lo, and Royal Flush, and for a growing discography that includes Sleep City 2 and the upcoming Sleep City 3. Here’s a closer look at his journey, music, and what to expect on his next tour.