Reason (rapper)

Reason
Born (1990-09-21) September 21, 1990
Carson, California
Origin South Los Angeles, California
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2016-present
Labels Top Dawg Entertainment
Associated acts Mozzy, Cozz, JAG

Reason (born September 21, 1990) is an American rapper from Carson, California. He is signed to indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), where he began to gain attention as an artist. He released his first mixtape, The Free Album, on January 16, 2016. His debut album, There You Have It, was released on September 28, 2018.[1]

Musical career

On January 16, 2016, Reason released his first mixtape titled The Free Album, while releasing a compilation mixtape called The Proof on his SoundCloud in 2017.[2] On February 9, 2018, he was featured on the Top Dawg Entertainment produced film soundtrack for the Marvel Studios superhero film Black Panther (2018), titled Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By, on the song "Seasons".[3] Talking about the TDE team in an interview, Reason said "I haven’t worked with other members besides [K.] Dot and Rock, but I’ve learned so much from being in the studio with those two. They’re teaching you things without even knowing they’re teaching them to you. Just heavily experienced."[4]

On August 8, it was announced that he was signed to TDE. That same day, he released a single titled "The Soul", with a music video released the next week.[5] On August 29, he released the second single titled "Better Dayz", a song that had already made an appearance on his first mixtape.[6] On September 11, he released the third single titled "Summer Up", also accompanied by a music video.[7] He was also featured on Los Angeles rapper JAG's album with Cozz on "Black Boy Rise". He is also scheduled to go on tour with Jay Rock on the "Big Redemption Tour". Reason released his debut studio album, There You Have It, on September 28, 2018.[8]

Artistry

Influence

In an interview, Reason named Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Eminem, Fabolous, and Lupe Fiasco as his inspirations and favorite hip hop artists.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with album details and selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
There You Have It
 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

Title Album details
The Free Album
  • Released: January 16, 2016
  • Format: Digital Download

References

  1. ↑ "Reason Signs to TDE, Shares "The Soul"". Exclaim!.
  2. ↑ "The Free Album". Datpiff.
  3. ↑ Tiffany, Kaitlyn (January 4, 2018). "Kendrick Lamar produced the soundtrack for Black Panther". The Verge. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Top Dawg Entertainment Signs Reason". Complex.
  5. ↑ "CALIFORNIA RAPPER REASON SIGNS TO TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT". XXL.
  6. ↑ "TDE's New Signee REASON Drops "Better Dayz" Video". Hip Hop DX.
  7. ↑ "Reason shares his latest track "Summer Up"". Revolt.
  8. ↑ "Top Dawg Announces Release Date For Reason's TDE Debut "There You Have It"". Hotnewhiphop.
  9. ↑ "Rapper Reason Describes His Journey From Hungry MC To TDE's Next Top Dawg". YouTube.
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