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FKi 1st
Birth nameTrocon Markous Robert Jr.
Also known as1$T, 1st Down
Born (1989-11-20) November 20, 1989 (age 34)
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Drums
  • vocals
Years active2009–present
Labels
Websitewww.thegoodgas.co

Trocon Markous Robert Jr. (born November 20, 1989),[1] better known by his stage name FKi 1st, $1T or 1st Down,[2] is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer. He first became known as one half of the Atlanta-based production duo FKi with fellow producer SauceLordRich (or Daye Rich), which was formed in 2007.[3] The duo produced for music industry artists in hip hop and contemporary R&B during the 2010s, resulting in credits on Billboard Hot 100-charting singles such as "Dope" by Tyga, "Watch Out" by 2 Chainz, "Make It Rain", "Bring It Back" and "Ayy Ladies" by Travis Porter, as well as the quadruple platinum-certified single "Weekend" by Mac Miller. In his solo work, Robert has co-produced the singles "Work" for Iggy Azalea in 2013, "White Iverson" for Post Malone in 2015, co-wrote "Deja Vu" for the artist the following year, and "Pick It Up" for Famous Dex in 2017.

Early career

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Prior to his musical career, Roberts was a cashier for Sam's Club.[4]

Career

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Beginnings

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Roberts embarked on his music career in the production and songwriting team FKi with Sauce Lord Rich. The duo grew up together in Atlanta, Georgia. When they first met, they realized they had the same music interests and tastes and started to build their own production company. The duo studied audio engineering at Full Sail University.[5]

FKi subsequently began working with Collipark Music, where they were introduced to Travis Porter and produced the singles "Make it Rain" and "Bring it Back", inside a basement with a microphone and an Mbox. In 2009, FKi shared studio space with Jon Jon Traxx, Iggy Azalea (then known by her birth name, Amethyst Kelly), and Natalie Sims.[6]

In 2011, Roberts met American EDM producer Diplo at a small local club in Atlanta, who introduced him to Iggy Azalea. They flew out to Los Angeles to Mad Decent studios and to produce Azalea's TrapGold (2012) mixtape, which Robert also executive produced. He opened for her TrapGold European tour.[citation needed]

2014–2015

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In 2014, Roberts met Post Malone and contributed to his breakout single "White Iverson". It was released on SoundCloud and received one million plays within three weeks.[citation needed]

Hisborger noteworthy productions include "Watch Out" and "A Milli Billi Trilli" for 2 Chainz, "Weekend" by Mac Miller, "Sloppy Toppy" by Travis Scott, and "Pleazer" by Tyga, among others more. Alongside these tracks, Roberts produced a songs from Lil Uzi Vert's debut mixtape with DJ Drama and Don Cannon's Generation Now label, Luv Is Rage (2015)—"Moist", "Wit My Crew x 1987", and "Nuyork Nights at 21".[citation needed]

Roberts has DJ'ed at numerous events such as Low End Theory, Brownies & Lemonade, Trap City, Control Avalon, and more. In August 2015, he opened for Rita Ora at the El Rey theatre in Los Angeles and Drais Beach Club in Las Vegas. He also did so at Mad Decent's Mad Decent Block Parties in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and Phoenix during 2017.[7][better source needed]

2016–2017

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In May 2016, FKi 1st released his solo EP First Time For Everything on Mad Decent. The EP features artists including Post Malone, Njomza, ILoveMakonnen, and Danny Seth.[8]

In April, FKi 1st joined Diplo & Friends at the Heineken House at Coachella. He also went on to tour with Fetty Wap on his Welcome to the Zoo Tour, Justin Bieber's Purpose Tour, and Post Malone's Hollywood Dreams Tour.[9] Robert won a BMI R&B Hip Hop Award for his work on "White Iverson".[10] Robert was the executive producer for Post Malone's debut album Stoney.[7][better source needed] Robert teamed up with fellow Atlanta rappers Drugrixh Peso and Yakki to release the single "Do What Bosses Do" through his own label Zooly the Label.

2018–present

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In February 2018, he started the Good Gas series of albums featuring artists such as 2 Chainz, ASAP Ferg, and MadeinTYO.[11]

He released the album Tokyo Project in December 2019.[2] During 2020, Robert produced Don Toliver's "Crossfaded", Kash Doll's "Wake Up", S3nsi Molly's "Don't Call Me Bo" and Parlay Pass's "Honda". In April of that year, Robert and singer Victoria Kimani released the collaborative album Afreaka.

On April 1, 2021, the Street Dream Team album was released and featured Robert, Band Gang Lonnie Bands and Good Gas. In the following June, Robert and Good Gas released the song "Bushido" for the Fast and the Furious 9 soundtrack.[citation needed]

On June 1, 2022, Robert released the album Last Player Alive; its deluxe edition contains guest appearances from Kash Doll, Buddy, Guapdad 4000, Twista, Coco Jones, and 8Ball & MJG. That same year, he produced 2 Chainz's single "Neighbors Know My Name" and Peezy's song "Hustlers Vs. Scammers".[citation needed]

Musical style

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FKi 1st's musical style ranges from trap to EDM. He has referred to himself as the black Diplo.[12]

His record production and songwriting team, FKi, does a blend of glitch hop, hip hop, drum and bass and trap.[5] Their sound was first heard on their premier mixtape Transformers n the Hood, which was presented and produced by Diplo, alongside HXV as well as Mayhem, and received attention from electronic, hip hop and trap music forums throughout the US and abroad.[5] FKi went on to produce Iggy Azalea's entire TrapGold and in 2012 served as the official DJs for her European tour.[5] FKi has also collaborated with other producers like Borgore, Flosstradamus, The Invisible Men and Diplo, among others.[5]

Discography

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Solo albums

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  • First Time for Everything Part 1 (2016)
  • Tokyo Project (2019)
  • Last Player Alive (2022)
  • Last Player Alive (Deluxe) (2022)

Productions

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List of songs produced, co-produced and remixed by title, with performing artists and other credited producers, showing year released and album name[13]
Title Year Artist(s) Album
Last Player Alive (Deluxe) 2022 FKi 1st, Kash Doll, Buddy, Peezy, Rizz Capolatti, Pimpin Ken, Guapdad 4000, Twista, Coco Jones, Teddy Ray, MJG, & 8Ball. Last Player Alive (Deluxe)
Last Player Alive 2022 FKi 1st Last Player Alive
Hustlers Vs Scammers 2022 Peezy Only Built For Diamond Links
Tokyo Project 2019 FKi 1st Tokyo Project
Interlude 2022 Peezy Only Built For Diamond Links
Neighbors Know My Name 2022 2Chainz Dope Don't Sell Itself
Crossfaded 2021 Don Toliver Life Of A DON
Street Dream Team 2021 Good Gas, FKi 1st, Band Gang Lonnie Bands Street Dream Team
Bushido 2021 Good Gas, JP The Wavy F9: The Fast Saga Soundtrack
Afreaka 2020 FKi 1st, Victoria Kimani Afreaka
Wake Up 2020 Kash Doll (Single)
Don't Call Me Boo 2020 FKi 1st, S3nsi Molly (Single)
Velvet 2019 FKi 1st Tokyo Project
IROC 2019 FKi 1st Tokyo Project
Tokyo Freestyle 2019 FKi 1st Tokyo Project
Good Gas Vol. 3 2019 Good Gas Good Gas Vol. 3
FreaK ModE (ft. FKi 1st) 2019 3030 Tropicalia
I'm Not Crazy, Life Is 2019 2 Chainz Rap or Go to the League
Jumping Out The Window 2019 Key! SO EMOTIONAL
Me & You 2018 Njomza Vacation
On Go Freestyle (ft. 10k.Caash, G.U.N & FKi 1st) 2018 Good Gas On Go Freestyle
Good Gas Vol. 2 2018 Good Gas Good Gas, Vol. 2
Ice Me Out 2018 Kash Doll Ice Me Out
A&T 2018 21 Savage I Am > I Was
Please Believe (Ft. FKi 1st & Allen Ritter) 2018 Fossa Beats Falling Up
Que Lo Que 2018 Ratchéton Que Lo Que
Like That 2018 Kris Wu Antares
Freedom 2018 Kris Wu, Jhene Aiko Antares
R.I.P Screw 2018 Travis Scott Astroworld
5% Tint 2018 Travis Scott Astroworld
How I Feel 2018 Good Gas, ASAP Ferg, 2 Chainz Good Gas, Vol. 1
Drippy 2018 Good Gas, Zuse Good Gas, Vol. 1
Good Gas 2018 Good Gas, MadeinTYO, UnoTheActivist Good Gas, Vol. 1
Y3 2018 Good Gas Good Gas, Vol. 1
Notice Me 2018 Migos, Post Malone Culture II
Love N’ Hennessy REMIX 2018 A. Chal, 2 Chainz, Nicky Jam ON GAZ
Healthy 2018 Larry June, Jazz Cartier, FKi 1st You're Doing Good
Alive 2018 Lil Jon, Offset, 2 Chainz Alive
Phone 2017 Smokepurpp, Nav Phone
Do What Bosses Do 2017 FKi 1st, Drugrixch Peso, Yakki Do What Bosses Do (feat. Drugixh Pedo & Yakki)
Pick It Up 2017 Famous Dex ft. ASAP Rocky Dex Meets Dexter
Realize 2017 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj Pretty Girls Like Trap Music
OG Kush Diet 2017 2 Chainz Pretty Girls Like Trap Music
Caskets 2017 Party Favor, Njomza Caskets (feat. FKi 1st)
Run Up (Official Remix) 2017 Major Lazer, Nicki Minaj, PARTYNEXTDOOR Major Lazer Essentials
Love N Hennessy 2017 A. Chal ON GAZ
Money Made Me Do It 2016 Post Malone, 2 Chainz Stoney
Feel 2016 Post Malone, Kehlani Stoney
No Option 2016 Post Malone Stoney
Broken Whiskey Glass 2016 Post Malone Stoney
Cold 2016 Post Malone Stoney
Came Up 2016 Flosstradamus, FKi 1st, Post Malone, Key!, Graves
Let Me Love You 2016 Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne Dangerous Woman
Deja Vu 2016 Justin Bieber, Post Malone Stoney
Forever 2015 FKi 1st, iLoveMakonnen, Santigold
Nuyork Nights at 21 2015 Lil Uzi Vert Luv Is Rage
Wit My Crew x 1987 2015 Lil Uzi Vert Luv Is Rage
Moist 2015 Lil Uzi Vert Luv Is Rage
I Can Tell 2015 Travis Scott Rodeo
Weekend 2015 Mac Miller, Miguel GOO:OOD AM
A Milli Billi Trilli 2015 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa Trap-A-Velli Tre'
Watch Out 2015 2 Chainz ColleGrove
Pleazer 2015 Tyga, Boozie Badazz The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty
On God 2015 Zuse, Post Malone
White Iverson 2015 Post Malone White Iverson
12 Bricks 2014 OG Maco OG Maco
Issue 2014 Ty Dolla Sign, Wiz Khalifa Taylor Gang
Missionary 2014 Ty Dolla Sign, FKi 1st Ty $
Drugs You Should Try 2014 Travis Scott Days Before Rodeo
Sloppy Toppy 2014 Travis Scott, Migos, Peewee Longway Days Before Rodeo
459 2014 YG, Natasha Moseley My Krazy Life
Get TF Out My Face 2014 Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In
Hell You Sayin' 2014 Iggy Azalea, Travis Scott, T.I., Young Dro
Work 2013 Iggy Azalea The New Classic
Dope 2013 Tyga, Rick Ross Hotel California
F.D.B. 2013 Young Dro High Times
All The Time 2013 Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Natasha Mosley Magic Mike XXL Soundtrack
Employee of the Month 2013 2 Chainz, Diplo, FKi 1st B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time
Cranberry Moonwalk 2013 B.o.B, Mike Fresh Underground Luxury
Decisions 2013 Borgore #NEWGOREORDER
Ayy Ladies 2012 Travis Porter From Day 1
Bring It Back 2011 Travis Porter From Day 1
Make It Rain 2011 Travis Porter From Day 1

References

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  1. ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". repertoire.bmi.com.
  2. ^ a b "Premiere: 1$T Stunts in Japan With "Tokyo Freestyle"". Complex.
  3. ^ "FKi (2) on Discogs". Discogs.
  4. ^ "Relentless Beats: Complete Mad Decent Block Party 2016 Guide".
  5. ^ a b c d e "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
  6. ^ Daniels, David (February 4, 2015). "Christian songwriter Natalie Lauren maneuvers working for Iggy Azalea, Lecrae". Rapzilla. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  7. ^ a b matrixartists.com
  8. ^ "Stream FKi 1st's "First Time For Everything" EP, With Post Malone, Bankroll Fresh & More". HotNewHipHop. 20 May 2016.
  9. ^ "Producer FKi 1st Talks Diplo, Post Malone And 'The First Time For Everything'". Billboard.
  10. ^ "BMI Honors Toni Braxton With President's Award at 2016 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards". BMI.com. September 2, 2016.
  11. ^ "Fki 1st Launches 'Good Gas' Playlist Featuring 2 Chainz, A$AP Ferg & MadeinTYO". Billboard.
  12. ^ "FKi 1st Made Post Malone Famous, Now He's Got His Own Video for "Echoes"". June 21, 2016.
  13. ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search".
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