Reek da Villian
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ReMix Reek or Reek Da Villan | |
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Birth name | Rico Pleasant |
Born | December 5, 1989 |
Origin | Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, United States |
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active | 2006-present |
Labels | oneDOTone Records |
Website | http://www.reekofficial.com/ |
Rico Pleasant (born December 5, 1989), better known as ReMix Reek, is an American
Early life
Rico Pleasant was born in Nassau County
Flipmode Entertainment
Reek met rapper
In late 2010, Reek collaborated with Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beats for the song & music titled: Mechanics.[3]
In 2011, Reek signed to Busta Rhymes' new label Conglomerate Records and in 2012, as 'The Conglomerate', official mixtape was released.
Reek released a series of mixtapes on Busta Rhymes's Conglomerate label, but saw little action taken therefore departed ways. As of July 24, 2014, Reek is no longer signed with Conglomerate Records. Since his split from Busta Rhymes’ Conglomerate Label, Reek has been on his own grind under a new label; oneDOTone Records, a NYC-based indie label who promotes music from hip-hop, R&B and EDM artists.[4]
In popular culture
Reek appeared on the Mo'nique show to showcase his music and give a little insight on his music career in 2012.
Discography
- The Gift (2010)[2]
- How to Be a Player (2011)
- Catastrophic (2012) (with Busta Rhymes & J Doe)
References
- ^ a b c d "Reek da Villian biography". Archived from the original on January 17, 2009. Retrieved November 25, 2008.
- ^ a b ARMAGHAN, SARAH (24 December 2010). "NY's Reek Da Villian: Chance encounter with Busta Rhymes turns ex-con into up-and-coming rapper". New York Daily News. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ "Reek Da Villian Tells Listeners To "Reek What You Sow" On New Mixtape". HipHopDX. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
- ^ Marie, Brownie (2014-12-21). "Reek Da Villian talks new record label, upcoming album 'Reek What You Sow'". AXS. Retrieved 2016-06-01.