Raz Simone
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![]() Screenshot from Raz Simone's music video for Plottin | |
Born |
Solomon Samuel Simone January 15, 1990 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Other names | Razpy |
Occupation | Rapper |
Children | 1 |
Musical career | |
Genres | Hip hop, Rap |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2014–current |
Labels | Black Umbrella |
Associated acts |
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Website |
razsimone |
Solomon Samuel Simone (born January 15, 1990), known by his stage name Raz Simone (/ræz sɪmon) and formerly Razpy, is an American hip hop recording artist and songwriter from Seattle, Washington. He has been building his brand by releasing EPs, touring and filming eye-catching music videos through his DIY, do-it-all company Black Umbrella.[1] He gained recognition after releasing his debut solo EP, Solomon Samuel Simone.
Raz Simone has also collaborated with a variety of top rappers, notably GOOD Music artist Pusha T on the track featuring King Leez titled "That Ain't Love" which was praised by top hip-hop blog sites.[2]
Career
Upon release of his debut solo EP, ‘Solomon Samuel Simone’ Raz garnered the attention of 300 Entertainment executives Lyor Cohen, Todd Moscowitz, and Kevin Liles which resulted in a partnership between the newly established 300 Entertainment and his Black Umbrella Imprint.
After the success of his debut EP, Raz embarked on a 52 city tour with Rittz of Strange Music and Tuki Carter of Taylor Gang Entertainment. During this time he dropped his first full length album Cognitive Dissonance. Then for the first 4 months of 2015 Raz released new music nearly every week. Resulting in 3 new projects 'Cognitive Dissonance: Part 2’, 'Macklemore Privilege & Chief on Keef Violence’, and 'Baby Jesus.’[3] In 2016 Raz also released 'Trap Spirituals.' He was also nominated for XXL's Freshman List. In June 2016 Raz embarked on a 7 city tour (This unruly mess I've made tour) opening up for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
Discography
References
- ↑ "Meet Raz Simone: 300's First Artist". MTV News. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
- ↑ JES7. "Raz Simone – "That Ain't Love" f. Pusha T & Leezy Soprano". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
- ↑ "ABOUT RAZ SIMONE". blog.razsimone.com. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
- ↑ CG (2012-09-24). "NEW MUSIC: 5 Good Reasons – Sam Lachow & Raz Simone". A SEATTLE HIP-HOP BLOG. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ↑ "Raz Simone - Solomon Samuel Simone - Black Umbrella & Dream & Produce". Respect My Region. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "First Listen: Raz Simone, 'Cognitive Dissonance'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Raz Simone's 'Baby Jesus' Will Give You Goosebumps". UPROXX. 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "[Album Review] MACKLEMORE PRIVILEGE & CHIEF ON KEEF VOILENCE - Raz Simone| more than a hip hop blog". Upcoming Hip-Hop | more than a hip hop blog. 2015-03-28. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Raz Simone - Cognitive Dissonance: Part 2 | Stream | Hip Hop Albums - DJBooth". DJBooth. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Raz Simone Delivers Soulful, Trap Tunes In His New Mixtape "Trap Spirituals"". Vibe. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2017-05-30.