Mez (rapper)

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Mez
Birth nameMorris W. Ricks II
Also known asKing Mez
Born (1990-04-19) April 19, 1990 (age 34)
rapper, producer, songwriter, director
Years active2010–present
Websiteheirs.us

Mez,[1] formerly known as King Mez, (born Morris W. Ricks II) is an American rapper, producer, writer and director. He is perhaps best known for his work with Dr. Dre and on the 2019 rap album Revenge of the Dreamers III. He was born on a military base in Fort Campbell, KY and grew up in Southeast Raleigh, NC.[2][3][4]

Musical career

The Los Angeles Times stated: "Mez has dropped a few acclaimed mixtapes including his most recent, "Long Live the King," but he most recently appeared on Dr. Dre's

Beats 1, via a freestyle Mez rapped over a beat produced by Cardiak, with Dr. Dre on the ad-libs.[9]

Discography

  • The King's Khrysis EP (with Khrysis) (2011)
  • My Everlasting Zeal (2012)
  • Long Live The King (2014)
  • Data Plan .001 (2018)
  • Data Plan .002 (2018)
  • Data Plan .003 (2019)

Filmography

Music Videos

  • J.Cole - "a m a r i"
  • J.Cole – "
    Middle Child
    "
  • Sleep Deprived
    "
  • Sir - "Mood"

References

  1. ^ "Mez Delivers Some Dope "MF+G" Visuals". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "King Mez: Taking The Throne | Shuffle Magazine". Shufflemag.com. September 7, 2012. Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "King Mez | Topics". BET. November 5, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  4. ^ David Turner (August 4, 2015). "Get Hip to Dr. Dre's New Favorite Rapper: King Mez". Inverse. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "Dr. Dre's new album "Compton: A Soundtrack": The cast of characters". LA Times. August 6, 2015. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  6. ^ Timmhotep Aku. "Dr. Dre's 'Compton': Who Are The Album's New Artists? : The Record". NPR. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Lecrae Releases Church Clothes 2 Tracklisting". Rapzilla. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  8. ^ "Lecrae – Church Clothes 3". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  9. ^ Kreps, Daniel (July 5, 2015). "Dr. Dre Praises J Dilla, Talks N.W.A Biopic on 'Pharmacy'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 5, 2016.