Darq E Freaker
| Darq E Freaker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 February 1988 [citation needed] Peckham, London, England |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | Grime, Electronic, Hip Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Years active | 2008 - Present |
| Labels | Numbers, Tru Thoughts, Oil Gang, Southern Hospitality |
| Associated acts | Danny Brown, Nu Brand Flexxx, Tempa T |
| Website | Personal |
Darq E Freaker (born Jeremiah Valentino Ntéh, 14 February 1988) is an English electronic music producer / DJ from Peckham, London, England.] He is best known for his work with American rapper Danny Brown and as a member of grime collective Nu Brand Flexxx.[1] Freaker has released multiple EPs, most notably "Cherryade" on Oil Gang and "Blueberry" which features Danny Brown.[2] Freaker released 'Minger" on UK record label Numbers in June 2014.
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Biography
Infusing UK Grime and Hip-Hop with Capcom-esque electronica, Freaker's unique style of grime caught the attention of English grime MC Tempa T in 2012. Rising from local notoriety after the release of Tempa T's "Next Hype" Freaker went on to collaborate with then freshman Detroit rapper Danny Brown, on the critically acclaimed "Blueberry (Cocaine & Pills) EP."[3] Freaker later produced a track entitled "Handstand" for Brown's fourth album, Old.[4]
In addition to his solo work, Freaker leads Nu Brand Flexxx, a London-based grime collective composed of rappers Boyadee, Wonder and Peigh. Freaker both produced and rapped on the group's 2012 premiere release, The Trip EP. Additionally, Freaker has collaborated with Scissor Sisters, remixing their 2012 single Baby Come Home, the third single off their fourth studio album Magic Hour. Freaker has also worked with British indie trio London Grammar, Oakland rapper Gita and M.I.A.'s protege Afrikan Boy.
Discography
EPs
- 924 (Boogaloo City, 2012)
- Blueberry (Pills & Cocaine) feat. Danny Brown EP (Southern Hospitality, 2012)[5]
- The Horus (Avalanche Music, 2010)
Mixtapes
- Don't Freak Out (2016)[6]
Singles
- "Minger" (Numbers, 2013)
- Ironside (Tru Thoughts, 2014)[7]
- Trojan (Big Dada, 2013)
- Cherryade (Oil Gang, 2011)[8]
Production
- Handstand - Danny Brown (Old, 2013)
- Mardi Gras - Gita (Escaping The Dream World, 2013) [9]
- Next Hype - Tempa T (2009)
Notes
- Freaker appears in the music videos for "Blueberry," "Cherryade," "Minger" and for Gita's "Mardi Gras."
References
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/04a6259e-f160-4c88-87b2-d9caf482caa0
- ↑ http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/notebook/2012/08/27/120827gonb_GOAT_notebook_frerejones
- ↑ http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/blog/darq-e-freaker-drops-new-collaboration-with-danny-brown
- ↑ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/danny-brown-hand-stand
- ↑ http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/blog/darq-e-freaker-drops-new-collaboration-with-danny-brown
- ↑ http://www.sbtv.co.uk/listen/mixtapes/listen-darq-e-freakers-new-mixtape-dont-freak-out-is-here/
- ↑ http://www.factmag.com/2014/04/14/record-store-day-2014-facts-20-essential-releases/3/
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/darq-e-freaker-mn0002522114
- ↑ http://noisey.vice.com/en_uk/music-video-premieres/gita-mardi-gras
External links
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