Bobby Brackins
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Bobby Brackins | |
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Birth name | Robert Clifton Brackins III |
Born | East Oakland, California, United States | September 14, 1988
Genres | Hip hop |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
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Formerly of | Go Dav |
Website | www |
Robert Clifton Brackins III (born September 14, 1988) is an American
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
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
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
Aside from musical production, Brackins has also traveled on tour to open and perform for other artists. Brackins first joined
Discography
- Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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To Live For
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- Extended plays
- Live Good .5[5] (2010)
- Singles
References
- ^ "Bobby Brackins - Billboard". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ^ From Studio to Stage: The Journey of Bobby Brackins
- ^ Bobby Brackins - A1 (Explicit) ft. DEV
- ^ "iTunes - Music - To Live For by Bobby Brackins". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Live Good .5 - EP by Bobby Brackins". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ "Bobby Brackins Says 'My Jam,' with Zendaya & Jeremih, Will be One of the 'Songs of the Summer'". Billboard.
- ^ "Bobby Brackins - 143 (Remix) Feat. Ray J, Paul Wall, Roscoe Dash, YG & Dorrough". HNHH.