FKi is an American based production team from Atlanta, Georgia[1]. Both 1st and SauceLord Rich got their start in the music industry engineering after receiving degrees from Full Sail University in 2009[2]. FKi had the opportunity to work at Atlanta based production studio, Collipark Music, where the two met producer Mr. Hanky who then introduced them to hiphop/rap group Travis Porter; which eventually led to FKi producing hits "Make It Rain" and "Bring It Back" for Travis Porter[3]. Other artists FKi has produced for include Iggy Azalea, T.I., Juicy J, YG, Tyga, and more[4].
FKi
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genres | Hip Hop, EDM |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
| Members | 1st Down, SauceLord Rich |
| Website | thisisfki |
Career
editEarly Beginings
edit1st and Rich grew up together in Atlanta, Georgia and have been working together ever since. When they first met they realized they had the same music interests and tastes; (other than the arguments they would have over Jay Z and Nas) and started to build their own production company. [5]
Unlike many artists/producers they decided to go to school to perfect their craft by attending Full Sail University studying audio engineering. [6]
FKi started working with Collipark Music where they were introduced to Travis Porter and produced hits “Make it Rain” and “Bring it Back” inside a basement with a microphone and an Mbox. [7]
Present Day
editFKi met DJ/producer Diplo at a small local club in Atlanta and introduced him to their long term friend Iggy Azalea[8]. They flew out to LA to Mad Decent studios and went on to make Iggy’s “Trap Gold” EP. Which they later went on to open for her TrapGold European tour. [9]
In 2014 FKi found Post Malone, who at the time was focusing on creating a rap career. When 1st heard Post sing, he knew he was going to make it far in the music industry. While sleeping in the studio, 1st woke up to Post working on “White Iverson” and knew it was good from the start. He went back to clean and edit White Iverson and it was released on SoundCloud and received one million plays within three weeks[10].
FKi has also worked with artists like 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Tyga, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.
Musical Style
editFKi's sound is a blend of glitch hop, hip hop, drum and bass, and trap which makes it difficult to limit their fan base[11]. Their sound was first heard on their premier mix tape "Transformers in the Hood" which was presented by Diplo, and received attention from electronic, hip hop, and trap music forums throughout the US and abroad[12]. FKi went on to produce Iggy Azalea's entire Trap Gold EP 2012 DJed for her European tour[13]. FKi has also collaborated with other producers like Borgore, Flosstradamus, The Invisible Men, a Diplo and etc. [14]
Discography
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Rich & Flexin (Prod. by FKi)" | 2011 | Ludacris, Waka Flocka Flame | ' |
| "Ayy Ladies (Prod. by FKi)" | 2012 | Travis Porter | ' |
| "Make It Rain (Prod. by FKi)" | 2012 | Travis Porter | ' |
| "Bring It Back (Prod. by FKi)" | 2012 | Travis Porter | ' |
| "Heisman Part 2 (Prod. by FKi)" | 2012 | Tyga, Honey Cocaine | ' |
| "I Can't Stop Feat. FKi" | 2012 | Flux Pavillion | ' |
| "I Think She Ready (Prod. by Diplo, DJA, HxV, FKi)" | 2012 | Iggy Azalea | ' |
| "All The Time" | 2012 | Jeremih, Lil Wayne, FKi | ' |
| "FDB (Prod. by FKi)" | 2013 | Young Dro | ' |
| "Where That Dank?" | 2013 | Flosstradamus, FKi | ' |
| "Another Night" | 2013 | Kaskade, FKi | ' |
| "Decisions" | 2013 | Borgore, FKi | ' |
| "Dope (Prod. by FKi)" | 2013 | Tyga, Rick Ross | ' |
| "Work (song) (Prod. by FKi)" | 2013 | Iggy Azalea | ' |
| "Employee of the Month (Prod. by Diplo, FKi)" | 2014 | 2 Chainz | ' |
| "Get TF Out My Face" | 2014 | FKi, Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug | ' |
| "Hell You Sayin (Prod by FKi)" | 2014 | T.I., Iggy Azalea, Young Dro, Travis Scott (musician) | ' |
| "Drugs You Should Try (Prod by FKi)" | 2014 | FKi, Travis Scott (musician) | ' |
| "Sloppy Toppy (Prod by FKi)" | 2014 | Travis Scott (musician), Migos, Peeway Longway | ' |
| "Missionary (Prod by FKi & Charlie Handsom3)" | 2014 | Ty Dolla Sign, FKi | ' |
| "Issue (Prod by FKi)" | 2014 | Ty Dolla Sign, FKi, Wiz Khalifa, Mike Posner | ' |
| "We and Only We (Prod by FKi)" | 2014 | FKi, Key!, OG Maco | ' |
| "Dresser (Prod by FKi)" | 2014 | 2 Chainz, Young Thug | ' |
| "TEAR$ (Prod by FKi)" | 2015 | Post Malone, 1st Down | ' |
| "White Iverson (Prod by FKi)" | 2015 | Post Malone | ' |
| "Pleazer (Prod by FKi)" | 2015 | Tyga | ' |
References
edit- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ Frydenlund, Zach. "Interview: Get to Know FKi, the Atlanta Duo Behind Production for Post Malone, 2 Chainz, and More." Complex. Complex, 8 May 2015. Web. 21 July 2015.
- ^ Frydenlund, Zach. "Interview: Get to Know FKi, the Atlanta Duo Behind Production for Post Malone, 2 Chainz, and More." Complex. Complex, 8 May 2015. Web. 21 July 2015.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ Frydenlund, Zach. "Interview: Get to Know FKi, the Atlanta Duo Behind Production for Post Malone, 2 Chainz, and More." Complex. Complex, 8 May 2015. Web. 21 July 2015.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.
- ^ "FKi| Music| Atlanta." FKi| Music| Atlanta. Web. 20 July 2015. <http://www.thisisfki.com/#!about/c10fk, p.1.