Jae Skeese (born 1985–1986)[1] is an American rapper. Based in Buffalo, New York, he is currently signed to Conway the Machine's record label, Drumwork Music Group.
Career
editSkeese began his music career as part of various local groups, including one called the Bucks and another called F1rst Class.[1] In 2010, he released his first solo mixtape, W.A.C.K.; after the mixtape received positive attention, he released several more projects, culminating in a studio album titled In Search of Symmetry in 2013. During this period, Skeese worked a retail job in addition to his music career, and moved to Syracuse in 2015 to pursue advancement in that line of work. However, he returned to Buffalo in 2017 as the city's music scene began to grow stronger.[1][2] In 2020, Skeese was approached by Conway the Machine about joining Drumwork Music Group. The label officially signed Skeese in February 2021, making him its first signee.[1][3]
In addition to his music, Skeese is a visual artist, who produces a brand of denim jackets known as B.N.B.L.Y.C. ("Brown, Not Black, Live Your Creed") as well as painting.[1][2]
Personal life
editSkeese has one child, a daughter born in 2016.[1]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- In Search of Symmetry (2013)
- Asphalt Calligraphy (2020)
- Abolished Uncertainties (TBD)
EPs
edit- The F1$h Food EP (2013)
Mixtapes
edit- W.A.C.K. (Women, Alcohol, Cash and Kicks) (2010)
- Negative Nothing (2011)
- The Light Grey Tape (2011)
- 13 (2015)
- Subjective Humility (2019)
- Revolver Ocelot (2021)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Griffin, Marc (2021-08-05). "The Story Of Skeese: Buffalo Rapper Jae Skeese Talks Come Up, Fatherhood, Signing To Conway The Machine's Drumwork Music Group, Art And Upcoming Projects". The Lifestyle NYC. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ a b Schondra (2020-10-25). "#BUFFACOLD: Jae Skeese's "Asphalt Calligraphy" Reaches a Fever Pitch"". Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ V., Adri (2021-02-03). "Conway the Machine Signs Jae Skeese to His Drumwork Label". POWER 93.7 WBLK. Retrieved 2022-03-07.