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Chuck Inglish
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OriginMount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active2007–present
Labels
  • Sounds Like Fun
  • Federal Prism

Evan Ingersoll (born October 7, 1984), better known by his stage name Chuck Inglish, is an American rapper, producer and songwriter most known for being part of the hip hop duo The Cool Kids with Sir Michael Rocks. His debut album Convertibles was released on April 8, 2014.

Biography

1984–2012: Early life and The Cool Kids

Chuck Inglish, born Evan Ingersoll, was raised in

Diplo who offered to release a mixtape of their unreleased tracks titled Totally Flossed Out on his label Mad Decent, though it was eventually released on C.A.K.E. Recordings.[5] They also received an offer from the DJ A-Trak to sign to his Fool's Gold Records label,[5] which they did, but only for one single.[6] During their time with Fool's Gold Records, the Cool Kids felt they weren't getting enough attention: “When your boss is on tour with Kanye West, it’s easy to have timelines missed,” said Chuck in an interview.[7]

All of their material had been released solely on the group's MySpace page

Rhapsody TV commercial, along with Sara Bareilles.[16] In the same year, the group collaborated with Lil Wayne and DJ Benzi through the Internet on a track entitled "Gettin' It.[17]

The Cool Kids have been featured in the video games

Chip tha Ripper to form the "super group" P.O.C. (Pulled Over by the Cops).[25] On July 11, 2011, The Cool Kids' debut album When Fish Ride Bicycles was released.[26] On January 2, 2012, Inglish released an instrumental mixtape titled WRKING.[27] On April 23, 2012, he released another instrumental mixtape titled WRKOUT.[28]

2013-present: Convertibles

On June 13, 2013, he released a mixtape titled Droptops.[29] On October 15, 2013, he released a five-song EP titled Easily.[30] On April 8, 2014, he released his debut album Convertibles through his Sounds Like Fun imprint and Dave Sitek's Federal Prism Records.[31][32] Co-produced by Inglish and Incubus' Mike Einziger, the 13-track project features collaborations with Chance the Rapper, Action Bronson, BJ the Chicago Kid, Ab-Soul, and Mac Miller amongst others, along with fellow The Cool Kids member Sir Michael Rocks and Canadian electro funk duo Chromeo.[32] Convertibles was preceded by three singles – "Swervin'" featuring Sir Michael Rocks and Polyester the Saint, "Came Thru/Easily" featuring Ab-Soul and Mac Miller, and "Legs" featuring Chromeo.[33][34][35]

Discography

Main article: Chuck Inglish discography
  • Convertibles (2014)
  • Everybody's Big Brother (2015)
  • Ev Zeppelin (2016)

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