Kirko Bangz
Kirko Bangz | |
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| Birth name | Kirk Jerel Randle |
| Born | August 20, 1989 |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, Southern hip hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | LMG, Warner Bros. |
| Website | http://www.kirkobangz.com/ |
Kirk Jerel Randle (born August 20, 1989), better known by his stage name Kirko Bangz, is an American rapper and singer signed to Warner Bros. Records.[1] Bangz started rapping at the age of fifteen, due in part to witnessing his mother struggle as a single parent; using his mother’s pain as motivation. The single he is best known for, "Drank In My Cup," released in 2011, peaked at #28 at the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Career
At Prairie View he was able to focus on his music, and in 2009 he released his first mixtape "Procrastination Kills". He got the attention of a fellow student and now manager D Will.[2] Bangz released his first official single titled "What Yo Name Iz?" on February 7, 2011. His first major hit actually began as a freestyle.[3] It has since peaked at number forty-one on the chart.[4] A remix was released on June 24, 2011 and features Big Sean, Wale and Bun B.[5] He released a mixtape shortly after on March 1, 2011 titled "Procrastination Kills 3".[6] His second single titled "Drank In My Cup" was released on September 16, 2011.[7] During the week of February 25, 2012, the single debuted at number ninety-six on the Billboard Hot 100.[8] It has since peaked at #28 and at #1 on the Heatseekers Songs chart. The song spawned many remixes and freestyles featuring hip-hop artists J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Tyga, Bow Wow, Kid Ink, Chamillionaire, and singer Trey Songz. Bangz released a new mixtape called "Procrastination Kills 4" on September 4, 2012. His third single off his debut album titled "Keep It Trill" was released on November 30, 2012.[9] On March 26, 2013 it was announced that Kirko would be apart of XXL Magazine's 2013 Freshman Class.[10] Three days later he would announce the title of his debut album to be, Bigger Than Me.[11]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Bigger Than Me (2013)
- Mixtapes
- Procrastination Kills (2009)
- Progression (2009)
- Procrastination Kills 2 (2010)
- Procrastination Kills 3 (2011)
- Progression 2: A Young Texas Playa (2012)
- Procrastination Kills 4 (2012)
References
- ^ Kirko Bangz. Warner Bros Records,in a monogamous relationship with upcoming singer Tahj Summer Woods Retrieved on August 31, 2012. Kirko Bangz – Drank In My Cup]. Rcrd Lbl. Retrieved on 2012-08-31.
- ^ Rapper Kirko Bangz aka Mr. What Yo Name Iz?. Thebarmag.com (2010-10-17). Retrieved on 2012-08-31.
- ^ "What Yo Name Iz? [Explicit]: Kirko Bangz: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ "Top Hip-Hop/R&B Songs – Week of April 23, 2011 He is also known for his song "Drank In My Cup"". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ "What Yo Name Iz? (feat. Wale, Big Sean, and Bun B)(Remix) – Single". iTunes.com. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ Kirko Bangz Procrastination Kills 3. Datpiff. Retrieved on 2012-08-31.
- ^ Drank In My Cup: Kirko Bangz: MP3 Downloads. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-18.
- ^ "U.S. Billboard Hot 100 – Week of February 25, 2012". MusicStop. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ "Keep It Trill: Kirko Bangz: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
- ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/03/xxl-freshman-class-2013-cover-revealed/2/
- ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/kirko-bangz-says-that-he-should-have-been-on-i-been-on-remix-calls-omission-disrespectful