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Nef the Pharaoh
Birth nameTonee Hayes
Also known asNef the Pharaoh
Born (1995-01-11) January 11, 1995 (age 30)
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    • Tonee Hayes (born January 11, 1995), better known by his stage name Nef the Pharaoh, is an American rapper from

    Ty Dolla $ign in July 2015,[4][5] and his self-titled debut EP was released on Sick Wid It on November 6, 2015.[6]
    He released his full-length debut album titled The Chang Project on April 27, 2017.

    Early life

    Tonee Hayes was born on January 11, 1995, in

    Vallejo Times-Herald[1] at the age of 17. Hayes has cited Vallejo rappers like Mac Dre and E-40 as significant influences on his style.[1] He was given the nickname Nef (short for nephew) from his uncle, which he incorporated into part of his stage name.[1]
    He went to Inderkum High School and later transferred to Discovery High School.

    Music career

    Early releases

    Starting his music career as an "internet freestyler,"[6] in 2014 Nef the Pharaoh had what Vice Media referred to as a "local hit" with the single "Bitch I'm From Vallejo."[2] In 2014, E-40 contacted Giggles about Bay Cookies,[1] and Nef the Pharaoh was subsequently featured on E-40's Sharp On All 4 Corners album.[2] In 2014 he was selected by fans as the "Bay Area Freshman of the Year" held by Thizzler.com.[1][2] Early on he performed at the last held "Bay Area Freshman" concert.[1] His single "I'm From Vallejo" was remixed with features from E-40 and Willie Joe of Vallejo.[1] As of copyright, Nef the Pharaoh was working on his new album.[1]

    "Big Tymin'" single (2015)

    In July 2015 Nef the Pharaoh released his track "Big Tymin'"[6] which featured lyrics paying tribute to Big Tymers members Birdman and Mannie Fresh.[6] The song is "an homage to New Orleans bounce music."[7]

    "Nef's other records suggest a more pertinent rap influence is the languid precision of

    Pitchfork Media[3]

    Noisey wrote about the track that "with 'Big Tymin',' he has another clap on his hands. Paying homage to Cash Money’s Big Tymers, Nef goes in on a minimal beat...."[2]

    Remixes and performances (2015-present)

    External videos
    video icon Nef The Pharaoh - Big Tymin' (Official Music Video) (Jan 19, 2015)

    The music websites

    Ty Dolla $ign in July 2015,[4][5] with the remix premiering on sites such as Hotnewhiphop.com on July 25[7] and RapUp.com.[5]

    In October 2015, Nef the Pharaoh freestyled live on the radio station

    Complex was one of the websites to stream the EP live and give it a positive review,[11] with HipHopDX also streaming it.[12] He performed a release show in downtown Oakland for the EP.[13] As of 2015, he was working on a collection of pre-rolled joints to sell at Bay Area cannabis clubs, with plans to launch an apparel line and his own music label KILFMB.[13] He released his debut album, The Chang Project.[13]

    In August 2018, Nef the Pharaoh released Blow up Bed, a song which featured Los Angeles rapper 03 Greedo. The song was chosen as "Best new Music" by Pitchfork.com.[14]

    Personal life

    Hayes' son was born in 2014.[1] He has an older sister and two younger brothers.

    Discography

    Studio albums

    • The Chang Project (2017)[6]
    • The Big Chang Theory (2018)
    • Mushrooms & Coloring Books (2019)
    • HearYEE HearYEE (2020)
    • SINsational (2021)[15]
    • The Tonight Show With Nef The Pharaoh (2021) with DJ.Fresh[16]
    • 4Eva The Pharaoh (2023)
    • Vallejo Playa (2024)

    Compilation Albums

    • Sick Wid It: The Year of the Pig (2021) with Sick Wid It[17]

    Extended plays

    • Nef the Pharaoh (2015)[6]
    • Porter 2 Grape (2018) with 03 Greedo[18]
    • Vice Versa (2018) with ShooterGang Kony[19]
    • CHANGSZN (2020)
    • CHANGSZN 2 (2020)

    Mixtapes

    • Rich by 25 Two (2014)
    • Neffy Got Wings (2015) with Cardo (record producer)
    • The Lost Tapes (2016)
    • Fresh Outta Space 3 (2016)

    Singles

    War With Me - Kt Foreign ft. Yhung TO, Nef The Pharaoh

    Bully Tha Bullie$ - Lynne Tracy, Kent Kern

    Guest appearances

    List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
    Title Year Artist(s) Album
    "707" 2014 E-40, Willie Joe Sharp On All 4 Corners: Corner 1
    "Old School Hyphy" 2015 Corn —
    "You Know It"
    DJ Mustard, Big Mike
    , Splacc     		10 Summers: The Mixtape, Vol. 1
    "Get It In" (Remix) 2016 Lil Yase, Mozzy, G-Val, Lil Blood, Yatta —
    "Slappin'" E-40,
    DRAM
    "Statue of Liberty" Philthy Rich, E-40, Ezale Real Niggas Back in Style
    "Tap In" A.D., Sorry Jaynari, E-40 By the Way
    "Moxie Java" Rexx Life Raj Father Figure
    "Stupidly Crazy" DJ Esco, Casey Veggies Project E.T.
    "#1" Dev —
    "Max That Btch" AV, LaVish I Got the Streets
    "In My Way" Kid Ink, Mozzy, Bricc Baby Shitro RSS2
    "Get Me Some" J. Stalin, Lil Blood On Behalf of the Streets 2
    "The Grit Don't Quit" E-40 The D-Boy Diary: Book 1
    "Bring Back the Sideshow" E-40, Mistah F.A.B. The D-Boy Diary: Book 2
    "Chase Dat Money" 2017 Mozzy, Show Banga Fake Famous
    "Fck Some Up" June, Young Mezzy Same Enemy
    "Toss It" Snoop Dogg, Too Short Neva Left
    "Fail to Realize" Droop-E, E-40, Bandz Talk Trillionaire Thoughts
    "Other Side" G Perico 2 tha Left
    "Out Da Hood" JL DIBKIS
    "Friends" 2018 Iamsu! 06 Solara
    "Save All That Love" Too Short, Mozzy, Mistah F.A.B. The Pimp Tape
    "Racks" 2019
    Goldie Gold
    , Mazerati Ricky     		Rick Rock Beats
    "Charlie 2" ShooterGang Kony, Daboii, Mike Sherm Second Hand Smoke
    "Can't Keep My Eyes" Berner, OMB Peezy La Plaza

    See also

    References

    1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j U. Gray, Mahogany (January 29, 2015). "Vallejo A&E Source, Unique Spotlight: Tonee Hayes". Vallejo Times Herald. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    2. ^ a b c d e f Werner, Matt (May 24, 2015). "On the Roof Vol. 2: Mob Forever".
      Noisey - Vice Media
      . Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    3. ^ a b c d e Drake, David (May 27, 2015). ""Big Tymin" review".
      Pitchfork Media
      . Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    4. ^ a b Walker, Angus (July 25, 2015). "YG, Ty Dolla $ign Remix Big Tymin, Nef the Pharaoh's Breakout Hit". Music Times. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    5. ^ a b c "New Music: Nef the Pharaoh feat. Ty Dolla $ign & YG – 'Big Tymin (Remix)'". rap-up.com. July 24, 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    6. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Nef the Pharaoh". itunes. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
    7. ^ a b Lyons, Patrick (July 25, 2015). "Ty Dolla $ign, Nef The Pharaoh & YG - Big Tymin' (Remix) [New Song]". Hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    8. ^ Drake, David (May 1, 2015). "Bout to Blow: 10 Dope Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon, Nef the Pharaoh "Big Tymin'"".
      Complex
      . Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    9. ^ "Nef the Pharaoh Exclusive Young California "Baby Boy" Freestyle". Power 106. October 16, 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    10. ^ "Nef The Pharaoh - Performance - How The West Was Won".
      KMEL-FM
      . Retrieved 2015-10-28.
    11. Complex
      . Retrieved 2015-07-06.
    12. ^ Hernandez, Victoria. "Nef The Pharaoh "Nef The Pharaoh" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, iTunes Purchase Link & EP Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
    13. ^ a b c Voynovskaya, Nastia. "Nef the Pharaoh: From Vallejo to the Big Time". East Bay Express. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
    14. ^ ""Blow-Up Bed" by Nef the Pharaoh / 03 Greedo Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
    15. ^ "Nef the Pharaoh - SINsational". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
    16. ^ "Nef the Pharaoh & DJ.Fresh - The Tonight Show With Nef The Pharaoh". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
    17. ^ "Sick Wid It - Sick Wid It: The Year of the Pig". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
    18. ^ Porter 2 Grape - EP by Nef The Pharaoh & 03 Greedo, retrieved 2021-02-08
    19. ^ Vice Versa - EP by Nef The Pharaoh & ShooterGang Kony, retrieved 2021-02-08
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