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Seandrea Sledge was born on March 28, 1994<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollegekidd.com/news/chicago-artist-dreezy-to-drop-schizo-mixtape|title=Chicago Artist Dreezy To Drop 'Schizo' Mixtape – Kollegekidd|publisher=Kollege Kidd Staff|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> where she was raised on the [[South Side, Chicago|South Side]] of the [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. Throughout her childhood, Sledge moved to a number of locations throughout the city of Chicago. To escape issues that a number of teens face (blended families, constantly having new friends, and problems at home) Sledge looked into the [[fine art]]s, which helped her deal with some of the realities of her life. She explored scatting, poetry writing, and drifted towards [[singing]] at the age of 10. Sledge always felt like music was her internal escapism, and by the age of 14, she found interest in becoming a rapper. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://noisey.vice.com/blog/dreezy-interview-schizo|title=Dreezy Is the Crown Princess of Chicago Rap|publisher=Tara Mahadevan|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> Sledge has cited rappers [[J. Cole]] and [[Lil Wayne]] as her biggest musical influences, referring to the former as her favourite rapper of all time.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Thisis50|title=Dreezy on Why She's Single; J. Cole; New Music|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6E85QoGx1k|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=January 1, 2017|date=April 7, 2016}}</ref> |
Seandrea Sledge was born on March 28, 1994<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollegekidd.com/news/chicago-artist-dreezy-to-drop-schizo-mixtape|title=Chicago Artist Dreezy To Drop 'Schizo' Mixtape – Kollegekidd|publisher=Kollege Kidd Staff|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> where she was raised on the [[South Side, Chicago|South Side]] of the [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. Throughout her childhood, Sledge moved to a number of locations throughout the city of Chicago. To escape issues that a number of teens face (blended families, constantly having new friends, and problems at home) Sledge looked into the [[fine art]]s, which helped her deal with some of the realities of her life. She explored scatting, poetry writing, and drifted towards [[singing]] at the age of 10. Sledge always felt like music was her internal escapism, and by the age of 14, she found interest in becoming a rapper. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://noisey.vice.com/blog/dreezy-interview-schizo|title=Dreezy Is the Crown Princess of Chicago Rap|publisher=Tara Mahadevan|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> Sledge has cited rappers [[J. Cole]] and [[Lil Wayne]] as her biggest musical influences, referring to the former as her favourite rapper of all time.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Thisis50|title=Dreezy on Why She's Single; J. Cole; New Music|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6E85QoGx1k|website=[[YouTube]]|accessdate=January 1, 2017|date=April 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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Sledge was putting more time into rapping, she became good friends with fellow Chicago native rapper [[Sasha Go Hard]], and made a [[guest appearance]] on Sasha's song, "I Ain't No Hitta" in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://femalerappers.net/sasha-go-hard-and-dreezy-i-aint-no-hitta/|title=Sasha Go Hard and Dreezy "I Ain't No Hitta"|publisher=femalerappers.net|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> Sledge later released a song with a fellow rapper [[Lil Durk]], called "Ghost". In February 2013, Sledge released a collaborative [[mixtape]] with fellow Chicago native rapper Mikey Dollaz, titled ''Business N Pleasure''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20944/dreezy-mikey-dollaz-business-n-pleasure.html|title=Dreezy & Mikey Dollaz – Business N Pleasure|publisher=livemixtimes.com|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/dreezy-mikey-dollaz-get-down-to-business-in-business-n-pleasure-mixtape|title=Dreezy & Mikey Dollaz get down to business in Business N Pleasure mixtape|publisher=Kollege Kidd Staff|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> In February 2014, she released her first solo mixtape, titled ''Schizo'' through AOE Music,<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Schizo-Explicit-Dreezy/dp/B00KW9GCY2/</ref> along with a song, which features guest verse from a fellow American rapper [[Common (rapper)|Common]], called "No Good". |
Sledge was putting more time into rapping, she became good friends with fellow Chicago native rapper [[Sasha Go Hard]], and made a [[guest appearance]] on Sasha's song, "I Ain't No Hitta" in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://femalerappers.net/sasha-go-hard-and-dreezy-i-aint-no-hitta/|title=Sasha Go Hard and Dreezy "I Ain't No Hitta"|publisher=femalerappers.net|accessdate=January 29, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130113307/http://femalerappers.net/sasha-go-hard-and-dreezy-i-aint-no-hitta/|archivedate=January 30, 2015|df=}}</ref> Sledge later released a song with a fellow rapper [[Lil Durk]], called "Ghost". In February 2013, Sledge released a collaborative [[mixtape]] with fellow Chicago native rapper Mikey Dollaz, titled ''Business N Pleasure''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20944/dreezy-mikey-dollaz-business-n-pleasure.html|title=Dreezy & Mikey Dollaz – Business N Pleasure|publisher=livemixtimes.com|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kollegekidd.com/news/dreezy-mikey-dollaz-get-down-to-business-in-business-n-pleasure-mixtape|title=Dreezy & Mikey Dollaz get down to business in Business N Pleasure mixtape|publisher=Kollege Kidd Staff|accessdate=January 29, 2015}}</ref> In February 2014, she released her first solo mixtape, titled ''Schizo'' through AOE Music,<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Schizo-Explicit-Dreezy/dp/B00KW9GCY2/</ref> along with a song, which features guest verse from a fellow American rapper [[Common (rapper)|Common]], called "No Good". |
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=== 2014–present: ''From Now On'' and ''No Hard Feelings'' === |
=== 2014–present: ''From Now On'' and ''No Hard Feelings'' === |
Revision as of 01:13, 14 September 2017
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Background information | |
Birth name | Seandrea Sledge |
Born | Chicago, Illinois | March 28, 1994
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Years active | 2012–present |
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Website | dreezyworld |
Seandrea Sledge (born March 28, 1994), better known by her stage name Dreezy, is an American hip hop recording artist. Sledge was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, where she studied fine arts as a distraction from her home life. During this time she began dancing, writing, and singing. As her skill as a songwriter grew she began rapping and in 2014 was named as the "Princess of Chicago Rap" by Noisey via Vice Magazine. Later that year, she signed a recording contract with Interscope Records.
Life and career
1994–2014: Early life and career beginnings
Seandrea Sledge was born on March 28, 1994[1] where she was raised on the South Side of the Chicago, Illinois. Throughout her childhood, Sledge moved to a number of locations throughout the city of Chicago. To escape issues that a number of teens face (blended families, constantly having new friends, and problems at home) Sledge looked into the fine arts, which helped her deal with some of the realities of her life. She explored scatting, poetry writing, and drifted towards singing at the age of 10. Sledge always felt like music was her internal escapism, and by the age of 14, she found interest in becoming a rapper. [2] Sledge has cited rappers J. Cole and Lil Wayne as her biggest musical influences, referring to the former as her favourite rapper of all time.[3]
Sledge was putting more time into rapping, she became good friends with fellow Chicago native rapper Sasha Go Hard, and made a guest appearance on Sasha's song, "I Ain't No Hitta" in 2012.[4] Sledge later released a song with a fellow rapper Lil Durk, called "Ghost". In February 2013, Sledge released a collaborative mixtape with fellow Chicago native rapper Mikey Dollaz, titled Business N Pleasure.[5][6] In February 2014, she released her first solo mixtape, titled Schizo through AOE Music,[7] along with a song, which features guest verse from a fellow American rapper Common, called "No Good".
2014–present: From Now On and No Hard Feelings
In April 2014, she released her remix of YMCMB rapper Nicki Minaj and Lil Herb's "Chiraq" and received general attention, with many fans claiming that it was better than Minaj's version.[8] The remix later garnered her attention and landed her a collaboration with rapper Common on his tenth studio album Nobody's Smiling.[9] In December 2014, it was announced that Sledge signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, who dropped fellow Chicago rapper Chief Keef a few weeks prior.[10]On July 28, 2015, Dreezy released her debut EP titled Call It What You Want.[11] On December 25, 2015, Sledge released another EP titled From Now On to digital retailers and streaming via Interscope Records.[12] Her debut album, No Hard Feelings, was released on July 15, 2016.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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US [14] |
US R&B | US Rap | ||
No Hard Feelings |
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101 | 15 | 11 |
Extended plays
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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US Heat [15] |
US South [16] | ||
Call It What You Want |
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— | — |
From Now On |
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10 | 10 |
Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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The Illustration |
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Business N Pleasure (with Mikey Dollaz) |
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D.S.M (Schizo Pre-tape) |
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Schizo |
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Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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US [17] |
US R&B/HH [18] |
US R&B [19] |
US Rhythm [20] | ||||
"Ghost" (featuring Lil Durk) |
2012 | — | — | — | — | — | |
"I Love That Bitch" | 2013 | — | — | — | — | D.S.M (Schizo Pre-Tape) | |
"Zero" (featuring Sasha Go Hard & Katie Got Bandz) |
2014 | — | — | — | — | Schizo | |
"No Good" (featuring Common and Ross Augusta) |
— | — | — | — | |||
"Serena" (featuring Dej Loaf) |
2015 | — | — | — | — | From Now On | |
"Body" (featuring Jeremih) |
2016 | 62 | 20 | 8 | 32 | No Hard Feelings | |
"We Gon Ride" (featuring Gucci Mane) |
— | — | — | — | |||
"Close to You" (featuring T-Pain) |
— | —[A] | — | — | |||
"Spazz" | — | — | — | — | |||
"Wasted" | — | —[B] | — | — | |||
"F.D.N" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | TBA |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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US [23] |
US R&B/HH [24] |
US R&B [25] |
US Rhythm [26] | ||||
"Mean What I Mean" (AlunaGeorge featuring Leikeli47 and Dreezy) | 2016 | — | — | — | — | I Remember | |
"Got Me F*cked Up" (Keke Palmer featuring Dreezy) | — | — | — | — | "Lauren (EP)" |
Notes
Awards and nominations
Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2017 | iHeartRadio Music Awards[27] | Best New R&B Artist | — | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Chicago Artist Dreezy To Drop 'Schizo' Mixtape – Kollegekidd". Kollege Kidd Staff. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Dreezy Is the Crown Princess of Chicago Rap". Tara Mahadevan. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ Thisis50 (April 7, 2016). "Dreezy on Why She's Single; J. Cole; New Music". YouTube. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
{{cite web}}
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Dreezy & Mikey Dollaz – Business N Pleasure". livemixtimes.com. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Dreezy & Mikey Dollaz get down to business in Business N Pleasure mixtape". Kollege Kidd Staff. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/Schizo-Explicit-Dreezy/dp/B00KW9GCY2/
- ^ "Dreezy Is the Crown Princess of Chicago Rap". Tara Mahadevan
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/Nobodys-Smiling-Deluxe-Explicit-Common/dp/B00LPGR600
- ^ "Dreezy signs with Interscope". Patrick Lyons. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Dreezy – Call It What You Want". Spinrilla.
- ^ Cuevas, Jasmina (25 December 2015). "BUZZ Dreezy Drops EP 'From Now On' Featuring Dej Loaf [LISTEN]". Music Times. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ "Dreezy Reveals Debut Album Artwork, Tracklist & Release Date". Retrieved 2016-06-26.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/6829594/dreezy/chart?f=305
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/6829594/dreezy/chart
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_album_id%3A6829595&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A301&refine=1
- ^ http://acharts.co/song/98686
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A6867486&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A367&refine=1
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A6867486&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A1230&refine=1
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A6867486&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A378&refine=1
- ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/BQLzPGVjYaI/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A7463497&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A364&refine=1
- ^ http://acharts.co/song/98686
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A6867486&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A367&refine=1
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A6867486&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A1230&refine=1
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A6867486&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A378&refine=1
- ^ "Drake Leads 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations". Rap-Up. January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Dreezy discography at Discogs