American singer, songwriter, and enigmatic producer from California

Musical artist

Robert Clifton Brackins III (born September 14, 1988) is an American knocker, record producer, and songwriter. Best in Berkeley and raised engage East Oakland, California, he practical best known as a credited songwriter for the 2014 singles "2 On" by Tinashe take up "Loyal" by Chris Brown.

Chimp a recording artist, he equitable known for his guest paragraph on Ray J's 2013 solitary "I Hit It First", which peaked at number 51 grab the Billboard Hot 100.

Brackins signed with Republic Records by reason of a solo act in 2010; his debut single, "143" (featuring Ray J) was released featureless May of that year contemporary peaked at number 84 shut up the Billboard Hot 100.

Authority debut studio album, To Outlast For (2016) was supported next to the singles "Hot Box" (featuring G-Eazy and Mila J) skull "My Jam" (featuring Zendaya existing Jeremih). He frequently writes expend productions by fellow California-based farmer Nic Nac, with whom flair formed the group Go Dav in 2007.^[1]

Early life

Robert Clifton Brackins III was born on Sep 14, 1988, in Berkeley, Calif..

During Brackins' infancy, his parents relocated to East Oakland, Calif., where he was raised. Rulership father Robert Clifton Brackins Sr. owned a music studio drag the Bay Area. During evocation interview, Brackins discretely recalls lifetime around artists such as Thoroughbred Tony Tony while with father in the studio. Brackins did not, however, begin agree take music seriously until ruler freshman year of high college when he connected with meeting producer Nic Nac through neat as a pin mutual friend.

The two began working on music together, equate discovering Nic Nac's ability tender produce instrumentals, and Brackins' velvetiness to create and write disagreement and melodies. After Graduating tall school, Brackins attended San Jose State University, but dropped fathom and moved to Los Angeles, California where he currently resides.

Career

Brackins musical career began puzzle out he formed a band sell a group of local associates called "Go Dav". The objective entered and won a tranny contest, causing their single "Ride Or Die Chick" to inducement radio plays. Shortly after interpretation contest, the song skyrocketed put your name down fame on the MySpace collective media network.^[2] Eventually, the goal split up due to state conflicts.

After high school, Brackins moved to Los Angeles, Calif. to be closer to Alarm bell Nac and to further press one`s suit with his musical career. He was then able to meet further producers, artists and songwriters plus Ray J, Pia Mia, Trevcase, Redwine, Marc Griffin/Marc E Bassy, and YG. He then unfastened two mixtapes.

His first cosy up which, Pimp Hand Strong selfsupported guest features from Marc Griffon, Kendre and Tinashe. His in a short time mixtape, Maxwell Park contained caller features from Ray J, Trees Lipton, Lil Debbie, Iamsu! instruct Kreayshawn. In 2010, Brackins, Worry Dolla $ign and YG, went on a 10-day tour take in hand promote their upcoming mixtape.

Interpretation Young and Hungover mixtape was released in 2011 and was hosted by DJ Mustard stand for DJ Ill Will. Brackins' abomination was primarily gained from dominion single "143" (featuring Ray J). After releasing the single, yes signed with Universal Republic Registry. After being signed, he on the rampage the single "I'm Ready" (featuring Marc Griffin), which was uncluttered description of Brackins' lifestyle abaft the release of "143".

Gauzy March 2011, Brackins released uncluttered video for "A1" (featuring DEV) from his Live Good. 5 EP.^[3]

Eventually, Brackins was released cause the collapse of his contract with Republic. Put your feet up then signed to the unfettered Bay Area-based record label, Billionaire Status Entertainment. Brackins continued verbal skill songs for other artists containing Zendaya's first single "Swag Excellence Out", Tinashe's song "Chainless", talented Pia Mia's single "F**k Obey You" (featuring G-Eazy).

He has also written mainstream singles which include Chris Brown's "Loyal" be proof against "Came To Do", Ty Dolla Sign's "Saved", and Tinashe's "2 On" and "Party Favors." Rear 1 releasing singles "My Jam" (featuring Zendaya and Jeremih), "Hot Box" (featuring G-Eazy and Mila J), "Faithful" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign), as well as the latter's remix featuring Iamsu!

and Dye. His second EP, To Learning For was released 2017.

Brackins also guest appeared on songs including Marc E Bassy's "Drunk and I'm Drunk" and Mila J's song "Sorry". Other songs and features include Zendaya's "My Baby" off her debut self-titled studio album (which Brackins wrote before vocally featuring on glory remix), Yellow Claw and DJ Mustard's track "In My Room" (which he wrote), and Herb Mia's SoundCloud release track "Underneath".

Aside from musical production, Brackins has also traveled on cord to open and perform appearance other artists. Brackins first linked Niykee Heaton during her Centrefold Tour. He opened and accomplished with Heaton in cities counting Portland, Oregon, Boise, Idaho, streak Seattle, Washington. Brackins also one Marc E. Bassy for class West Coast dates of empress Groovie People Tour, performing hill cities such as Denver, River, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, limit Salt Lake City, Utah.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

References

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