Rayne Storm

Rayne Storm
Rayne Storm Live At The VSOP Party
Background information
Birth name A. Ladson
Born (1983-12-07) December 7, 1983
Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, US.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Producer
Years active 2006–present
Labels Monopolyhouse
Associated acts Tash (rapper), Teyana Taylor, DecadeZ, L.I.V.E.Wire, Profane Remy, Soulebrity, Harlem Hitman, Perelini, Black Silver (rapper), iLL Drew, Kazzy Raxx
Website http://www.raynestorm.com

A. Ladson (born December 7, 1983), better known by his stage name Rayne Storm, is an American rapper and producer from Harlem, New York. He initially gained attention in 2006 with the release of his first mixtape Storms Coming. Since his debut on Storms Coming, Rayne has founded the independent label Monopolyhouse, released several remixes to chart topping or viral songs and has made a number of guest appearances. On January 1, 2016, Rayne released his EP titled Supreme with features from Tash (rapper) of Tha Alkaholiks, DecadeZ and more.

Early life

Rayne, who is of African American and Native American descent, was raised in Harlem and spent most of his childhood growing up in New York City. He began writing rhymes while a sophomore in high school after a competition with friends. As a senior, Rayne became a television and radio show host for Teen Talk Productions. As a host of the television show, he won a PASS Award for an episode about the September 11 attacks. As a radio show host he interviewed "World Hop" artist Don Yute and 90's R&B singer Horace Brown. After graduating Rayne joined Art Start's Hip-Hop Project, which collaborated with Russell Simmons and others, leading to the documentary The Hip Hop Project, executive produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah. Rayne later spent a few years recording with independent label Ravenel Records before pursuing a career as an independent artist and producer.

Career

In 2006, Rayne released his first mixtape Storms Coming which gained him a small buzz and recognition. He later released The Unkrowned King, Storms Coming TWS Edition and Supreme: The Mixtape. In 2016, he released his first EP, Supreme, which has since been updated with nine original tracks including 3 alternate versions of "All Black".

Artistry

Rayne is best known for his cadence, flow and unique production style. His rap influences include Big L, Jay Z, The Lox (Styles P, Jadakiss & Sheek Louch), Mobb Deep (Prodigy & Havoc), Nas, The Notorious B.I.G. & Tupac. He names producers Dr. Dre, Pharrell Williams, DJ Premier, Kanye West, Timbaland & Frank Zappa as inspiration for his production.

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with release dates
Title Released
Features: The Classic Collection 2018
Remixes: The Classic Collection 2018
Freestyles: The Classic Collection 2018
Remixes 2017
Supreme: The Mixtape[1] 2015
Storms Coming: TWS Edition[2] 2010
The Unkrowned King[3] 2008
Storms Coming[4] 2006

Albums/EP's

Title Released
Supreme (EP)[5] January 1, 2016

Guest appearances

List of guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Downfall" 2018 Kazzy Raxx, Nick Notez Raskal
"On Me" 2017 John Frank, Fr33 Tha Sinner, Arson360 On Me (Single)
"The Favorite" 2017 Eckiss The Favorite (Single)
"Who Woulda Thought It" 2016 Enigami Who Woulda Thought It (Single)[6]
"Whatever You Want" 2013 Point 5 Supreme: The Mixtape / Tryna Make It Vol 2.

Singles

List of singles, with other performing artists, showing year released and single name
Title Year Other artist(s)
"Work (Who Gettin' It)" 2018
"All Black (Black Panther Remix)" 2018
"All Black (DubTrap Remix)" 2016
"West Coast Love" [7] 2016 iLL Drew, Tash, Profane Remy, Black Silver
"All Black" [8] 2016
"Champange" 2013 Perelini

Unofficial remixes

List of unofficial remixes, with other performing artists, showing year released and remix name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Lemon (Remix)" 2018 N.E.R.D, Drake, Rihanna Remixes II
"No Limit (Remix)" 2018 G-Eazy ft. Rayne Storm, Cardi B, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Belly, Juicy J Remixes II
"Wat Chu Gone Do (Remix)" 2017 NBA Youngboy, Peewee Longway Remixes
"East Coast (Remix)" 2017 A$AP Ferg, Busta Rhymes, Dave East, A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg Remixes
"Magnolia (Remix)" 2017 Soulebrity Remixes
"XO Tour Llife (Remix)" 2017 Lil Uzi Vert Remixes
"Let Us Begin (Remix)" 2017 Snoop Dogg, KRS-One Remixes
"Starboy (Remix)" 2016 The Weeknd, Soulebrity Remixes
"Needed Me (Remix)" 2016 Rihanna Remixes
"Ocean Views (Remix)" [9] 2016 Nipsey Hussle Remixes
"Genocide (Remix)" [10] 2015 Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Candice Pillay, Marsha Ambrosius Remixes
"Bumpin My Music (Remix)" 2009 Ray Cash, Pimp C, Project Pat, T.I. The Unkrowned King
"The Boss (Remix)" 2008 Rick Ross, T-Pain The Unkrowned King /

Storms Coming: TWS Edition

References

  1. ↑ "Rayne Storm - Supreme: Rare Cuts Mixtape". SoundCloud. November 22, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Rayne Storm - Storms Coming: TWS Edition". Audiomack. July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rayne Storm - The Unkrowned King". DatPiff. October 14, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Rayne Storm - Storms Coming". SoundCloud. June 14, 2006. Retrieved August 8, 2006.
  5. ↑ "Rayne Storm - Supreme (EP)". iTunes. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Who Woulda Thought It (Single)". SoundCloud. July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  7. ↑ "West Coast Love (Single)". Spotify. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
  8. ↑ "All Black (Single)". Spotify. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Ocean Views (Remix)". Soundcloud. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Genocide (Remix)". Bandcamp. October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
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