Richard Anthony Croce (born September 16, 1985), known professionally as MC Bravado, is an American rapper, songwriter, and educator from White Plains, New York.
MC Bravado | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Richard Anthony Croce |
Born | White Plains, New York City | September 16, 1985
Origin | Warwick, New York |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Label Necklace |
Website | mcbravado |
He is best known for his remix EP "XEMIR" released in 2019. The EP featured New York City rap artist Nitty Scott[1][2]
Career
editRichard Croce was born in White Plains, New York. He released his first album "Dope Perspective" which was a collaborative release featuring fellow rapper C-Nature in 2011.[3] MC Bravado followed up the next year in 2012 by releasing his debut solo album "The Illy-Ad".[4] In 2014 he released his first solo EP "Walk The Line".[5] MC Bravado gained national attention for his first collaborative single "Unfiltered" in 2017.[6][7][8] That same year, MC Bravado followed with the releases of singles "This Is Gold" feat. OnCue & "Go Westbrook".[9][10][11] Both singles were featured on his second album "Hip-Hop*" also released in 2017.[12] In 2018, MC Bravado released his 3rd studio album "Like Water For Hangovers".[13] The following year in 2019, MC Bravado released his critically acclaimed XEMIR(Remix EP).[14] In March 2020, MC Bravado released his latest single "Dirty 30".[15] In the summer of 2020, MC Bravado released his 4th studio album "The Living Game", with lead single "Like Kobe" featuring rap artist Joell Ortiz produced by Height (musician).[16] In April 2021, MC Bravado released "Yeah Baby".[17]
Outside of his rap career, MC Bravado is also a teacher in Baltimore, Maryland.[18][19][20]
Discography
editAlbums and EPs
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Dope Perspective |
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The Illy-Ad |
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Walk the Line-EP |
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Hip-Hop* |
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Like Water For Hangovers |
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XEMIR (Remix EP) |
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The Living Game |
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Singles
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Unfiltered feat. Nitty Scott, Real Deal, Time Police" | 2017 | Hip-Hop* |
"This Is Gold featuring OnCue" | ||
"Go Westbrook" | ||
"(Im)personal Shit feat. Militant Marxman" | ||
"Brand New Bag" | 2018 | Like Water For Hangovers |
"Tread Lightly feat. SC Static, Statik Selektah" | ||
"Same Old Song" | ||
"This Is Gold (Marat Leon Remix)" | 2019 | Non-album single |
"Dirty 30" | 2020 | |
"Yeah Baby" | 2021 |
References
edit- ^ Wallace, Riley (July 12, 2019). "#DXCLUSIVE: MC Bravado Drops "XEMIR" Project Featuring Nitty Scott & More". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Odutola, Tayo (July 16, 2019). "MC Bravado delivers XEMIR 'A Collection of MC Bravado Remixes'". EarMilk. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Dope Perspective by C-Nature MC Bravado". Itunes.apple.com. February 22, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "The Illy-Ad MC Bravado". Itunes.apple.com. February 29, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Walk the Line -EP by MC Bravado". Itunes.apple.com. October 13, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Rosario, Ricky (February 23, 2017). "MC Bravado is "Unfiltered on New Single with Nitty Scott". Respect Magazine. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ HipHopDX Staff (February 17, 2017). "Nitty Scott Jumps On MC Bravado's "Unfiltered" With Real Deal & Time Police". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ DJ Premier (February 21, 2017). "MC Bravado is "MC Bravado feat. Nitty Scott MC, Real Deal & Time Police-Unfiltered (Produced by EP of the Dopplegangaz". Premier Wuz Here. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ HipHopDX Staff (March 30, 2017). "#DXclusive: MC Bravado, OnCue & J57 Discuss "This Is Gold" Video". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Allah, Sha Be (April 10, 2017). "LISTEN NOW: MC BRAVADO DROPS NEW AUDIO "GO WESTBROOK"". The Source. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Schiff, James (April 7, 2017). "MC Bravado goes hard in the paint with "Go Westbrook"". EarMilk. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ M (March 20, 2017). "MC Bravado Drops Visuals From His Superb New Project "Hip-Hop*"". Medium. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Howard, Ashtson (June 15, 2018). "Baltimore Native MC Bravado Returns With New Album, 'Like Water For Hangovers". Respect Magazine. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Jahmal, Karlton (July 27, 2019). "MC Bravado Drops Off Remix Project "XEMIR"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Odutola, Tayo (March 25, 2020). "MC Bravado's "Dirty 30" is a introspective loosie for us to rock to". EarMilk. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Odutola, Tayo (September 11, 2020). "MC Bravado's shares new album 'The Living game' and video for "Like Kobe"". EarMilk. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ Jahmal, Karlton (April 4, 2021). "MC Bravado Drops off Jumpy Single "Yeah Baby"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ WBFF (May 25, 2017). "'MC Bravado' the Baltimore City school teacher connecting with students in a unique way". Fox5News. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Wright, Imani (December 14, 2018). "A Sit Down With MC Bravado". The Baltimore Times. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Greenberg, Evan (February 24, 2020). "Baltimore Hip-Hop Artists Lead Music Education Panel at SXSW". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved May 16, 2020.