Keith James

Keith James
Keith James, September 2016
Background information
Birth name Keith Eric James
Born (1987-02-04) February 4, 1987
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Hip-Hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer
Years active 2008–present
Associated acts
Website whoiskeithjames.com

Keith Eric James[1] (born February 4, 1987), formerly of the stage name Marcus Fench, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Chicago singer Jeremih and has worked with various artists such as 50 Cent,[2] Ne-Yo, Nicki Minaj and Wale.

James began performing with his church choir at the age of nine, singing and playing piano and saxophone. James began to write music nightly shortly thereafter. In 2008, James co-wrote the platinum hit "Birthday Sex"[3] with recording artist and childhood friend Jeremih. The track was produced by Mick Shultz. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. The trio collaborated on the follow-up single "Imma Star", which reached RIAA Certified Gold Status.

In 2015, James released his debut solo project From The Grey EP,[4] lead with single release "Not My Day" and the remix,[5] with a guest verse from singer Cee-Lo Green.

Songwriter/Production Discography

"Jeremih" self-titled album, (2009) Birthday Sex Imma Star (Everywhere We Are) Break Up to Make Up Jeremih - "All About You" (2010)

I Like All About You Broken Down Love Don't Change X's & O's Holding On Sleepers Take Off The 5 Senses Wanna Get Up We Like to Party Nicki Minaj - "The Pinkprint" (2014)

Want Some More Executive Produced Jeremih’s Late Nights mixtape (2012) Popular Songs included: 773 Love Rated R Go To the Mo Other Contributions

Wale - "That Way" feat. Rick Ross & Jeremih Jeremih – "You’re Mine" Diggy Simmons – "88" feat. Jadakiss Kevin Gates - "Stop Lyin’" Rotimi - "See You Later" DJ Drama - "My Moment" feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill & Jeremih French Montana - "Ballin Out" feat. Diddy & Jeremih

References

  1. ↑ "Keith Eric James - BMI".
  2. ↑ "2012 ASCAP Awards - Winners".
  3. ↑ "Award Winning R&B Songs".
  4. ↑ "Keith James - From the Grey EP - FakeShoreDrive".
  5. ↑ "Keith James debuts "Not My Day" Remix feat. Cee-Lo - Billboard".
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