Matt Yoakum Bio

Matt started singing and performing when he was quite young. As a teenager, he joined a boy band called Townsend in San Francisco Bay Area. He had to give a few trials, after which Townsend selected him as a member. The group sang hip-pop style music. Matt’s good looks and vocal qualities matched the expectations of the group. He also brought with him a little bit of experience in music, which helped the group significantly. In addition, he was an excellent lyricist and pianist, which the band was looking for. After he joined the band, Matt was chosen to be one of the 25 finalists for the ‘Making the Band’ show, which was a Lou Pearlman production, telecast on ABC television.

Now a composer, cinematographer, and an editor, Matt has directed a number of web episodes and short films. He became popular with his musical videos like ‘Shit LA People Say,’ and ‘Shit Fat Vs. Skinny Girls Say’ in 2012, and ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey Parody’ in 2013. His video titled ‘Michael Jackson Mash-up (Love Never Felt So Good / Man in the Mirror)’ and ‘Fight Song Cover’ in 2015 became immensely popular as well.

Matt was born on July 17, 1980 in Pueblo, Colorado, USA. He went to the Western Oregon University from 2000-04. After dating Rebecca Zamolo for ten years, he became engaged to her. He married her on May 17, 2014. Rebecca is also a famous YouTuber, writer, and producer. In March 2022, the couple welcomed their daughter Zadie Hope. Besides music, Matt loves dogs.