Beam (rapper)

Beam
Birth nameTyshane Thompson
Also known as
  • Elite
  • Tyshane
Born1995 (age 28–29)
Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica[1]
OriginWeston, Florida, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2005–present
LabelsEpic
Websitewhoisbeam.com

Tyshane Thompson (born 1995), known professionally as Beam (an acronym for Be Everything and More; stylised in all caps; formerly as Tyshane and Elite),[2] is a Jamaican-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the son of dancehall and gospel reggae singer Papa San.[3] He was one-half of the production duo 808&Elite. Beam released his debut studio album, Alien, on February 4, 2022. It includes collaborations with Justin Bieber, Jorja Smith, and his father, among others.

  1. ^ a b "Broward Producer Beam Shines on His Debut EP, 95". Miaminewtimes.com.
  2. ^ "Introducing… Grammy Award-Winning Artist and Producer Beam". Epicrecords.com. October 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Horton, Chad (May 26, 2012). "Rapzilla.com Interviews Papa San & Tyshane Thompson (Son) Live" (Web). Rapzilla. Retrieved December 17, 2012.