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Good catch on the alias. I know he's saying he's in/with Bat Gang but that doesn't seem to be a label, just a loosely organized group of artists to which Kid Ink seems to be the only named member of.
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'''Brian Todd Collins''' (born April 1, 1986 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]), also known by his stage name '''Kid Ink''' and previously '''Rockstar''', is an [[United States|American]] rapper, producer and songwriter from Los Angeles.<ref name=mtvuk>{{cite web|title=Kid Ink - MTV UK|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kid-ink|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Gustafson|first=Kyle|title=Kid Ink at Howard Theatre|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/kid-ink-at-howard-theatre/2012/05/07/gIQAF2Jo8T_story.html|accessdate=8 May 2012|newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref>
'''Brian Todd Collins''' (born April 1, 1986 in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]), also known by his stage name '''Kid Ink''' and previously '''Rockstar''', is an [[United States|American]] rapper, producer and songwriter from Los Angeles.<ref name=mtvuk>{{cite web|title=Kid Ink - MTV UK|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kid-ink|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Gustafson|first=Kyle|title=Kid Ink at Howard Theatre|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/kid-ink-at-howard-theatre/2012/05/07/gIQAF2Jo8T_story.html|accessdate=8 May 2012|newspaper=Washington Post}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career
Kid Ink gained popularity while producing music for other artists. After releasing his first mixtape, "World Tour", he created ''Crash Landing'', a mixtape after changing his artist name to Kid Ink. He then released the mixtape ''Daydreamer'' which was available for download and another mixtape named ''Wheels Up'' that featured artists like [[Sean Kingston]].<ref name="Baller Status" /> In 2012 he was a featured artist in the 2012 ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' Freshman class.<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Freshman class|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-freshman-2012/|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref>
the blunt smoking god of our time Kid Ink gained popularity while producing music for other artists. After releasing his first mixtape, "World Tour", he created ''Crash Landing'', a mixtape after changing his artist name to Kid Ink. He then released the mixtape ''Daydreamer'' which was available for download and another mixtape named ''Wheels Up'' that featured artists like [[Sean Kingston]].<ref name="Baller Status" /> In 2012 he was a featured artist in the 2012 ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' Freshman class.<ref>{{cite web|title=2012 Freshman class|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-freshman-2012/|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref>


Kid Ink released his first [[independent album]], ''[[Up & Away (Kid Ink album)|Up & Away]]'' on June 12, 2012 to moderate success. The album was produced by [[Ned Cameron]] and Jahlil Beats among others. It peaked at #20 on the ''[[Billboard 200]]'' in its first week. The album's first single, "Time of Your Life" preceeded the albums release in early 2012 followed by the album's second single, "Lost in the Sauce".<ref>{{cite web|title=Kid Ink "Up & Away" Cover Art, Release Date|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19519/title.kid-ink-up-away-cover-art-release-date/|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kid Ink Reveals ‘Up & Away’ Album Cover Art x Confirms Release Date|url=http://thisbeatgoes.com/hip-hop-news/kid-ink-reveals-up-away-album-cover-art-x-confirms-release-date/|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref> On November 21, 2012 Kid Ink released his fifth mixtape, "Rocketshipshawty".<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21910/title.mixtape-release-dates-joe-budden-wale-pusha-t-young-jeezy Mixtape Release Dates: Joe Budden, Wale, Pusha T, Young Jeezy | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Kid Ink released his first [[independent album]], ''[[Up & Away (Kid Ink album)|Up & Away]]'' on June 12, 2012 to moderate success. The album was produced by [[Ned Cameron]] and Jahlil Beats among others. It peaked at #20 on the ''[[Billboard 200]]'' in its first week. The album's first single, "Time of Your Life" preceeded the albums release in early 2012 followed by the album's second single, "Lost in the Sauce".<ref>{{cite web|title=Kid Ink "Up & Away" Cover Art, Release Date|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19519/title.kid-ink-up-away-cover-art-release-date/|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kid Ink Reveals ‘Up & Away’ Album Cover Art x Confirms Release Date|url=http://thisbeatgoes.com/hip-hop-news/kid-ink-reveals-up-away-album-cover-art-x-confirms-release-date/|accessdate=8 May 2012}}</ref> On November 21, 2012 Kid Ink released his fifth mixtape, "Rocketshipshawty".<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21910/title.mixtape-release-dates-joe-budden-wale-pusha-t-young-jeezy Mixtape Release Dates: Joe Budden, Wale, Pusha T, Young Jeezy | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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Kid Ink
Birth nameBrian Todd Collins
Also known asKid Ink
Born (1986-04-01) April 1, 1986 (age 38)
Los Angeles, California
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2010 – present
LabelsTha Alumni Music Group
Websitekidinkmusic.com/home.html

Brian Todd Collins (born April 1, 1986 in Los Angeles, California), also known by his stage name Kid Ink and previously Rockstar, is an American rapper, producer and songwriter from Los Angeles.[3][4]

== Career the blunt smoking god of our time Kid Ink gained popularity while producing music for other artists. After releasing his first mixtape, "World Tour", he created Crash Landing, a mixtape after changing his artist name to Kid Ink. He then released the mixtape Daydreamer which was available for download and another mixtape named Wheels Up that featured artists like Sean Kingston.[2] In 2012 he was a featured artist in the 2012 XXL Freshman class.[5]

Kid Ink released his first independent album, Up & Away on June 12, 2012 to moderate success. The album was produced by Ned Cameron and Jahlil Beats among others. It peaked at #20 on the Billboard 200 in its first week. The album's first single, "Time of Your Life" preceeded the albums release in early 2012 followed by the album's second single, "Lost in the Sauce".[6][7] On November 21, 2012 Kid Ink released his fifth mixtape, "Rocketshipshawty".[8]

Discography

Independent albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[9] 		US R&B
[10] 		US Rap
[11] 		CAN
[12]
Up & Away
  • Released: June 12, 2012
  • Label: Tha Alumni Music Group
  • Format: CD, digital download
 20 3 2 78
"—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released.

Mixtapes

  • World Tour (2010)[13]
  • Crash Landing (2010)
  • Daydreamer (2011)
  • Wheels Up (2011)[14]
  • Rocketshipshawty (2012)[15][16]

Other charted songs

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
"Wait a Minute"
(Chris Webby featuring Bun B and Kid Ink) 		2012 103 — Bars on Me
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Wait A Minute" 2012 Chris Webby, Bun B Bars On Me
"That's All" Ty$ Beach House
"1 Girl, 2 Cups" Sterling Simms Mary & Molly
"Same Ol' Story" DJ Drama, ScHoolBoy Q, Cory Gunz, Childish Gambino Quality Street Music

References

  1. ^ "Kid Ink Speaks About His Start In Music". Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Introducing Kid Ink: Rising L.A. Artist Talks Transition From Producing & Quick Notoriety". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Kid Ink - MTV UK". Retrieved 22 May 2012.
  4. ^ Gustafson, Kyle. "Kid Ink at Howard Theatre". Washington Post. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  5. ^ "2012 Freshman class". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  6. ^ "Kid Ink "Up & Away" Cover Art, Release Date". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  7. ^ "Kid Ink Reveals 'Up & Away' Album Cover Art x Confirms Release Date". Retrieved 8 May 2012.
  8. ^ Mixtape Release Dates: Joe Budden, Wale, Pusha T, Young Jeezy | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX
  9. ^ "Kid Ink Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  10. ^ "Kid Ink Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  11. ^ "Kid Ink Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  12. ^ "Albums: Top 100". Jam!. CANOE. Archived from the original on June 22, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  13. ^ Rockstar - World Tour Hosted by DJ Ill Will, DJ Rockstar // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com
  14. ^ McKynzie, Amber (2011-10-19). "Kid Ink, Wheels Up". XXLMag. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  15. ^ Kid Ink - Rocketshipshawty Hosted by Tha Alumni // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com
  16. ^ Cover Art for Kid Ink’s Upcoming Mixtape ‘Rocketshipshawty’ : KillerHipHop.com

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