Bobby Brackins

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Bobby Brackins
Birth nameRobert Clifton Brackins III
Born (1988-09-14) September 14, 1988 (age 35)
East Oakland, California, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Labels
Formerly ofGo Dav
Websitewww.bobbybrackins.com

Robert Clifton Brackins III (born September 14, 1988) is an American

rapper, record producer, and songwriter. Born in Berkeley and raised in East Oakland, California, he is best known as a credited songwriter for the 2014 singles "2 On" by Tinashe and "Loyal" by Chris Brown. As a recording artist, he is known for his guest feature on Ray J's 2013 single "I Hit It First", which peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100
.

Brackins signed with Republic Records as a solo act in 2010; his debut single, "143" (featuring Ray J) was released in May of that year and peaked at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, To Live For (2016) was supported by the singles "Hot Box" (featuring G-Eazy and Mila J) and "My Jam" (featuring Zendaya and Jeremih). He frequently writes for productions by fellow California-based producer Nic Nac, with whom he formed the group Go Dav in 2007.[1]

Early life

Robert Clifton Brackins III was born on September 14, 1988, in

Los Angeles, California
where he currently resides.

Career

Brackins musical career began after he formed a band with a group of local friends called "Go Dav". The group entered and won a radio contest, causing their single "Ride Or Die Chick" to gain radio plays. Shortly after the contest, the song skyrocketed to fame on the

Universal Republic Records. After being signed, he released the single "I'm Ready" (featuring Marc Griffin), which was a description of Brackins' lifestyle after the release of "143". In March 2011, Brackins released a video for "A1" (featuring DEV) from his Live Good. 5 EP.[3]

Eventually, Brackins was released from his contract with Republic. He then signed to the independent Bay Area-based record label, Tycoon Status Entertainment. Brackins continued writing songs for other artists including Zendaya's first single "Swag It Out", Tinashe's song "Chainless", and Pia Mia's single "F**k With You" (featuring G-Eazy). He has also written mainstream singles which include Chris Brown's "Loyal" and "Came To Do", Ty Dolla Sign's "Saved", and Tinashe's "2 On" and "Party Favors." After releasing singles "My Jam" (featuring Zendaya and Jeremih), "Hot Box" (featuring G-Eazy and Mila J), "Faithful" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign), as well as the latter's remix featuring Iamsu! and Indigo. His second EP, To Kill For was released 2017.

Brackins also guest appeared on songs including Marc E Bassy's "Drunk and I'm Drunk" and

DJ Mustard's track "In My Room" (which he wrote), and Pia Mia
's SoundCloud release track "Underneath".

Aside from musical production, Brackins has also traveled on tour to open and perform for other artists. Brackins first joined

Salt Lake City, Utah
.

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums
Title Album details
To Live For
Extended plays
Singles

References

  1. ^ "Bobby Brackins - Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  2. ^ From Studio to Stage: The Journey of Bobby Brackins
  3. ^ Bobby Brackins - A1 (Explicit) ft. DEV
  4. ^ "iTunes - Music - To Live For by Bobby Brackins". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  5. ^ "iTunes - Music - Live Good .5 - EP by Bobby Brackins". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  6. ^ "Bobby Brackins Says 'My Jam,' with Zendaya & Jeremih, Will be One of the 'Songs of the Summer'". Billboard.
  7. ^ "Bobby Brackins - 143 (Remix) Feat. Ray J, Paul Wall, Roscoe Dash, YG & Dorrough". HNHH.

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