Braddy | |
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 Braddy at photo shoot | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marques Kortoine Braddy |
| Born | March 9, 1988 Macon, Georgia, US |
| Genres | Hip-Hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer, entrepreneur |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | [Getcha Bread Up Entertainment] |
Marques Braddy, artistically known as "Braddy Tha Hustla" was born and raised in the city Macon Georgia where he began his pursuit for fame at the early age of 11 by constructing words into poems that would later take the form of rhymes. Recognized in middle school as the best writer in his 7th grade literature class, it became clear that Braddy was blessed with a gift and within a year the notoriety became trouble that led to numerous suspensions and eventually a brief expulsion from school.
However, through hard-work and perseverance, he regrouped and after completing high released his sophomoric project entitled "Independent Hustla." The Independent Hustla Mix-Tape quickly became a popular staple in the city of Macon Georgia. Still focused on his career Braddy decided to further his education and attended Central Georgia Technical College. Providing for his daughter, dealing with drama from the mother of his daughter, (as he explains in his single Stay With Me), recording in his mother's garage with no insulation and in an abandoned house with his cousin (hip-hop artist) Da Bloccsta and maintaining a 3.9 GPA . Braddy stayed diligent and release the mix-tape The Bakery. Braddy completed collage and received his Associate Degree in Aircraft Structural Technology and was named on the President's List for his academic achievements. During the course of his music career, Braddy has performed with major artists such as Dj unk (The Omp Camp), Bohagon (BME Clique), T-Pain (Jive,Sony/BMG), and Roy Jones Jr. (From Body Head Bangas Entertainment).
Braddy has also performed live concert appearances at Howard Homecoming, Bike Fest, Greg Streets TSG Talent Search and at other club public venues. With his hit single , "Cash3 Cash4 Ft. Soulja Boy," creating waves at radio stations regionally, and a forthcoming debut album in the works, Braddy is on the fast track to becoming the undisputed "Independent Hustla of The Year" and a burgeoning new recording.
Press Release
editWed Dec 12, 2007 2:16pm EST MACON, Ga., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Remix Kingz Music Group (RKMG) in conjunction with Gudda Musik will host a mixtape release party in honor of Macon, Georgia native and rapper, "Braddy the Hustla" and his long awaited mixtape featuring the tight new track, "Mind Ya Bizness." This incredible track has garnered a strong following in Georgia and across the country.
The release party will take place on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at Club Extreme located at 473 Cherry Street in Macon. Admission is free before 10 p.m. 97.9's own 4th of July will be on hand to host the party. WIBB-FM's street van will be broadcasting from the event.
In keeping with Macon's tradition of delivering legendary music greats like James Brown and Otis Redding, the CD includes strong southern beats with a melodic flow reminiscent of some of hip hop's great lyricists. The compilation is a mixture of rhymes in which everyone can relate. "It's music from the heart," said Braddy. "My story is one of just trying to get ahead and the day to day struggle of life."
"This new project was part of my growing experience. I was humbled by my previous projects and how well they were embraced. I really can't wait for my many fans and followers to hear this new project and current single which they are going to love even more," Braddy said.
Braddy and his production team, Washington, DC's own, the Remix Kingz (Kenneth "KL" Baylor and Morayo "MoMo" Ogunfiditimi) will be on hand to discuss their collaborative inspiration for this project and their plans to take Braddy to the next level. "We're 100 percent behind this guy and believe that he is fire right now. He has great talent and a tremendous drive. We have such a great collaborative relationship that every time we're in the studio, we create magic."
Braddy, who's real name is Marques Braddy quickly rose to fame in his home state of Georgia. He began his pursuit and love for music at an early age constructing poems that would later take the form of rhymes. Early on, it became apparent that Braddy was blessed with a gift and destined for a career in music. The first sign came in middle school when he was named best writer in his literature class. Within a year, he solidified that momentum with the release of his first mixtape project entitled, "Braddy/Bloomfield Gangsta Grillz," which projected him into a tremendous hip hop force.
Source: Reuters Repost: That’s Some Bulls***: KE on the Track
Controversies
editRepost: That’s Some Bulls***: KE on the Track We are re-posting this story now because there will be a followup to this within the next 10 days. I received a curious phone call the other day.
I was taking a call from an unsigned artist, Braddy Tha Hustla, CEO of GBU Entertainment, from Macon Georgia in reference to doing an eblast and online profile on the site. Braddy is currently pushing a single entitled “Cash 3/Cash 4″. To listen to the music or watch the unofficial video, click HERE. During our initial conversation he mentioned a few issues that he was having with a producer that is not doing good business. I was floored to find out that the producer in question was KE on the Track. After hearing his side of the story, going over all documents, emails and text, I expressed to Braddy that I would do the online blast and profile for free if he would not mind telling his story to the masses. So here we are.
I don’t mind exposing BS when I see it, as expressed here from a previous post. Apparently, Braddy entered into a contest that was put together and initiated via Soulja Boy, SODMG and his camp. The premise of the contest was, Soulja put out a series of beats and dropped a verse for the lyrics and he wanted other entertainers to come up with something different. The tracks that Soulja put out were produced by KE on the Track. To my knowledge, it was completely within the rules to advertise and market yourself with the material provided. …fast forward to now. Braddy apparently liked the version of the song that he put together and upon soliciting it to various outlets, quite a few other industry people liked it too. So Braddy contacted KE in reference to the beat. Braddy went into negotiations with KE for the sole purpose of buying the beat and then soliciting the track to radio outlets, labels, etc…in an effort to further gain an audience. Somewhere in the negotiations, after Braddy sent KE the initial deposit for the track, KE stopped communicating immediately. (CLASSIC HUSTLE MOVE) I can confirm the negotiations and the contracts because Braddy produced all of the written literature, emails and text that were sent between himself and KE
Discography
editAlbum Sampler
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| Album Sampler (with Getcha Bread Up Entertainment) |
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2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 10 | 2 | |||||||
| "—" denotes items that did not chart or were not released. | |||||||||||||||
Mixtapes
edit| Title | Album details |
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| Episode 2: (Fan Titles)[1] |
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| The Harvest Season: (Episode 1)[2] |
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| The Bakery (Preview)[3] |
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| Talk Of Tha Town[4] |
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| Independent Hustla[5] |
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| BloomField Gangsta Grillz[6] |
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Other charted songs
edit- ^ "Braddy - The Harvest Season: (Episode 1) Directed by Bobby "Hitman" Redding // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ "Braddy - The Harvest Season: (Episode 1) Directed by Bobby "Hitman" Redding // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2012-06-24. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ "Braddy - The Bakery (Preview) // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2012-07-17. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ^ "Braddy - Talk Of Tha Town Hosted by DJ MoMo & The Remix Kingz // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Braddy - Independent Hustla // Free Mixtape @". Reverbnation.com. 2006-06-14. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ "Braddy- Bloomfield Gangsta Grillz - Getcha Bread Up Entertainment LLC". Reverbnation.com. Retrieved 2004-08-14.