Einer Bankz

Einer Bankz is a ukelele player & producer from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is best known for his viral videos with rappers where he plays the ukelele as the artists rap acapella. He has done videos with artists such as Chance the Rapper, Fat Joe, YG, Kodak Black and many more.[1]

Career

Einer first started his career after Snoop Dogg reposted one of his videos, causing his first ukelele cover to go viral.[2]

His production credits include tracks for artists such as Mozzy and Iamsu!, as well as co-producing his entire album. In 2017, Einer Bankz released his debut album Uke Nukem, after securing a deal with Empire Distribution.[3] Uke Nukem notably holds features from over 50 artists, including Mozzy and J-Diggs. [4]

In Early 2018, Mass Appeal (media) released a short documentary about Einer and where he plans to take his movement. The short also featured Lil Durk. He also made an appearance on the KMEL radio morning show, and discussed linking with the controversial rapper 6ix9ine.[5]

In August 2018, his video with Florida rapper Project Youngin caught the attention of the New York Times who included a piece about the video in their weekly playlist writeup.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Chesman, Donna-Claire. "Your Favorite Rappers are going Viral Rhyming to Einer Bankz Ukelele". XXL.
  2. ↑ Mahadevan, Tara. "Here's Chance the Rapper Spitting With Hip-Hop Ukelele Guy Einer Bankz". Complex. Complex.
  3. ↑ "Einer Bankz Is Making Viral Ukulele Videos With Your Favorite New Rappers". PigeonsandPlanes. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  4. ↑ Johnson, Cherise. "This Hip-Hop Playing Ukulele Star Turned Viral Videos Into A Legit Music Career". Uproxx. Uproxx.
  5. ↑ Rosenhaus, Max. "Bay Area Hip Hop Ukelele Beast Einer Bankz talks Meeting Tekashi 6ix9ine". 106 KMEL. Iheart Radio.
  6. ↑ Caramanica, Jon (19 August 2018). "The Playlist: Ariana Grande Shows Her Heart, and 8 More New Songs". NY Times Inc. New York Times. Retrieved 6 October 2018.


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