Brandun DeShay (born May 10, 1990), stylized as brandUn DeShay, is an American rapper and record producer from Chicago, Illinois.[1][2] He produced for all of his releases.[3] Aside from his solo career, DeShay was an early member of the Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future.[4]
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 DeShay performing in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Brandun DeShay |
| Also known as |
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| Born | May 10, 1990 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Pop, K-Pop, Shibuya-Kei, soul, Funk, Jazz, Neo Soul |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, keyboard, guitar, drums, percussion |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Seven7Ceven, Toy's Factory, BMG, Sony Music Entertainment Japan |
| Formerly of | Odd Future |
| Website | instagram |
Career
editDeShay began his career as music producer in 2008, later working with artists such as SZA,[5] Kendrick Lamar,[6] Joey Badass,[7] Curren$y,[8] Dom Kennedy,[9][10] Mac Miller,[11] Action Bronson,[12] Chance The Rapper,[13] and Danny Brown.[14] Since 2008, DeShay began collaborating with, then later joining as one of the early members of the hip hop collective Odd Future. DeShay appeared on multiple projects from the collective, including Tyler, The Creator's first solo mixtape effort Bastard, before leaving the group in 2010. His first official music video, "Why You Gotta Zodiac Like That" was in rotation on mtvU.[15]
In 2011, he released his fifth mixtape All Day DeShay: AM on his label Seven7Ceven Music. It was well received by fans and critics. Following the release of the tape, DeShay was nominated for the 2012 XXL Freshman list.
Style and influences
editIn an interview with MTV UK, DeShay said that Pharrell Williams and Yasutaka Nakata's music inspired him.[16] He also stated that N.E.R.D, Kanye West, MF DOOM, Lupe Fiasco, A Tribe Called Quest and Lil Wayne were some of his influences initially.[17]
Personal life
editDeShay was romantically involved with American model and former ex-girlfriend of Jaden Smith, Sarah Snyder from 2013 to 2014. In 2014, he met Los Angeles marketing director of Popular Demand, Monica Lin, whom he dated until 2016.[18]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- All Day DeShay: AM (2011)
- goldUn child (2015)
- goldUn child 2 (2016)
- PLAY.MAKE.BELIEVE (as Ace Hashimoto) (2021)
Extended plays
edit- The Super D3Shay (with The Jet Age of Tomorrow as The Super D3Shay) (2009)
Mixtapes
edit- Volume: One! for the Money (2008)
- Volume: Two! for the Show (2009)
- Volume: Three! to Get Ready (2010)
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
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| "Session" | 2009 (later removed and replaced) | Tyler, The Creator, Hodgy Beats | Bastard |
| "Westside" | 2016 | Van Ness Wu 吳建豪 | #MWHYB |
| "Serendipity" | starRo | Monday | |
| "Natural" | Moe Shop | Non-album single | |
| "Funktion" | Kero One | Reflection Eternal |
Songwriting
edit| Year | Title | Artist | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Bad Habits" | Crazyboy/Elly of J-Soul Brothers | Avex Japan |
| 2024 | "Maze Maker" | Punipuni Denki | Tsubame Productions |
| 2024 | "SPOTLIGHT" | King & Prince | Starto Entertainment |
Production discography
editReferences
edit- ^ "brandUn DeShay Is Putting In His Two Weeks Notice". The Smoking Section. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
- ^ "brandUn DeShay Is Putting In His Two Weeks Notice". A3C Hip Hop Festival. Archived from the original on December 4, 2010.
- ^ "The Break Presents: brandUn DeShay". XXL. October 31, 2011.
- ^ "ZOMBIE: The Birth... Death... & Rebirth? of brandUn DeShay". YouTube.
- ^ "SZA Looks Back on Wanting to Be With Odd Future Before Ultimately Signing With Top Dawg". Complex. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Ridin' Roun Town feat. Kendrick Lamar & Dom Kennedy". GEnius. Retrieved September 20, 2011.
- ^ "Joey Bada$$ - School High (Produced by Brandun Deshay),". Hypebeast. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
- ^ "Curren$y And Don Cannon Present Smokee Robinson Vol.1". The Smoking Section. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
- ^ "Wake N' Watch: Dom Kennedy "Locals Only" Music Video". Complex. Archived from the original on November 19, 2010.
- ^ "Dom Kennedy – Where I Belong (prod. BrandUn DeShay)". 2dopeboyz.
- ^ "Mac Miller – "Aliens Fighting Robots (Prod. Brandun Deshay)"". Hip Hop DX. March 27, 2012.
- ^ "NaNa" f/ Action Bronson – The Making of Chance ..." Complex.
- ^ "[VIDEO]: Chance The Rapper & Hannibal Buress – NaNa (Prod. by BrandUn Deshay)". The Fresh Heir. Archived from the original on May 30, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
- ^ "brandUn DeShay – All Day DeShay: AM". URB. Archived from the original on November 3, 2011.
- ^ "Pick This Week's Best Freshmen Video". mtvU.
- ^ "Wrap Up And Watch Out: BRANDUN DESHAY". MTV UK. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012.
- ^ Meara, Paul (December 8, 2011). "BrandUn DeShay Speaks About Leaving Odd Future, Producing For Dom Kennedy And Promoting His Own Rapping". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ Meara, Paul (September 22, 2022). "BrandUn DeShay Speaks About Leaving Odd Future, Producing For Dom Kennedy And Promoting His Own Rapping". YouTube. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
