Darq E Freaker (born Jeremiah Valentino Ntéh, 14 February 1988) is an English electronic music record producer and DJ from Peckham, London, England. He is best known for his work with 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 featured Danny Brown.[2] Freaker released 'Minger" on UK record label Numbers in June 2014.
Darq E Freaker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 February 1988[citation needed] Peckham, London, England |
| Genres | Grime, electronic, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Big Dada, Numbers, Tru Thoughts, Oil Gang, Southern Hospitality |
| Website | Personal |
Biography
editInfusing 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] and most recently worked with Wiley to produce the lead single 'Can't Go Wrong' from Wiley's latest album 'Godfather'.
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
editProduction
edit- Can't Go Wrong – Wiley (Godfather, 2017)
- Handstand – Danny Brown (Old, 2013)
- Mardi Gras – Gita (Escaping The Dream World, 2013) [5]
- Next Hype – Tempa T (2009)
EPs
edit- ADHD (Big Dada, 2016)
- 924 (Boogaloo City, 2012)
- Blueberry (Pills & Cocaine) feat. Danny Brown EP (Southern Hospitality, 2012)[3]
- The Horus (Avalanche Music, 2010)
Mixtapes
editSingles
editNotes
edit- Freaker appears in the music videos for "Blueberry," "Cherryade," "Minger" and for Gita's "Mardi Gras."
References
edit- ^ "Darq E Freaker - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Detroit rapper Danny Brown at MOMA PS1 : The New Yorker". The New Yorker. 27 August 2012. Archived from the original on 27 August 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Darq E Freaker Drops Collaboration with Danny Brown - VICE". Noisey.vice.com. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Listen: Danny Brown "Hand Stand" (Prod. By Darq E. Freaker)". Complex.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Noisey - VICE". Noisey.vice.com. 11 April 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Darq E Freaker collects emerging London sounds on new mixtape featuring 67 and Kojey Radical". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Listen: Darq e Freaker's new mixtape 'Don't Freak Out' is here - SBTV". Archived from the original on 17 October 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ "Record Store Day 2014: FACT's 20 essential releases - Page 3 of 21". Factmag.com. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ "Darq E Freaker | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. 14 February 1987. Retrieved 26 May 2020.