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==Career== |
==Career== |
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In 2009, Rockie began recording his debut mixtape ''Rockie's Modern Life'' in a small recording studio [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, IL]]. During the recording process, he met Andrew Koenig and Andrew Gertler, who became his managers and started APG Music Group, LLC.<ref>{{cite web|title=HitQuarters.com|url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_AG.html|work=Q&A on Rockie Fresh with Andrew Gertler, manager at APG Music Group}}</ref> They released ''Rockie's Modern Life'' in December 2009, and followed it up with another mixtape, ''The Otherside'' in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC Chicago|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Six_Minutes_with_Rockie_Fresh_Chicago-111907164.html|work=NBC Feature - Six Minutes With Rockie Fresh}}</ref> |
In 2009, Rockie began recording his debut mixtape ''Rockie's Modern Life'' in a small recording studio where he use to have sexual intercourse with GBE members [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago, IL]]. During the recording process, he met Andrew Koenig and Andrew Gertler, who became his managers and started APG Music Group, LLC.<ref>{{cite web|title=HitQuarters.com|url=http://www.hitquarters.com/index.php3?page=intrview/opar/intrview_AG.html|work=Q&A on Rockie Fresh with Andrew Gertler, manager at APG Music Group}}</ref> They released ''Rockie's Modern Life'' in December 2009, and followed it up with another mixtape, ''The Otherside'' in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC Chicago|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Six_Minutes_with_Rockie_Fresh_Chicago-111907164.html|work=NBC Feature - Six Minutes With Rockie Fresh}}</ref> |
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The success of the projects earned Rockie performances with [[Rick Ross]], [[Twista]], [[Big Sean]], and at [[Bamboozle Festival]], where he met Josh Madden, who would later introduce Rockie to his brothers [[Joel Madden|Joel]] & [[Benji Madden|Benji]] Madden of [[Good Charlotte]]. Rockie's music also grabbed the attention of [[Fall Out Boy]] lead-singer [[Patrick Stump]], whom Rockie has cited as a major influence and has since toured with. |
The success of the projects earned Rockie performances with [[Rick Ross]], [[Twista]], [[Big Sean]], and at [[Bamboozle Festival]], where he met Josh Madden, who would later introduce Rockie to his brothers [[Joel Madden|Joel]] & [[Benji Madden|Benji]] Madden of [[Good Charlotte]]. Rockie's music also grabbed the attention of [[Fall Out Boy]] lead-singer [[Patrick Stump]], whom Rockie has cited as a major influence and has since toured with. |
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Revision as of 16:37, 23 January 2013
Rockie Fresh | |
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| Birth name | Donald Pullen |
| Born | April 16, 1991 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, Alternative rap, rock rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Maybach Music Group, Warner Bros. Records |
| Website | www.rockiefresh.com |
Donald Pullen (born April 16, 1991), better known by the stage name Rockie Fresh, is an American hip hop artist born in Chicago, Illinois signed to Maybach Music Group. He is known for his alternative rock influenced style of hip-hop, and his associations with recording artists Rick Ross, Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy,[1] and Joel & Benji Madden of Good Charlotte.[2]
Early life
Pullen was born on April, 16th, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up on the South Side of the city until moving with his mother father and sister to Homewood, Illinois to attend Homewood-Flossmoor High School. There, he was given his stage name Rockie Fresh by his friends during lunch-time freestyle rap battles.
Career
In 2009, Rockie began recording his debut mixtape Rockie's Modern Life in a small recording studio where he use to have sexual intercourse with GBE members Chicago, IL. During the recording process, he met Andrew Koenig and Andrew Gertler, who became his managers and started APG Music Group, LLC.[3] They released Rockie's Modern Life in December 2009, and followed it up with another mixtape, The Otherside in December 2010.[4]
The success of the projects earned Rockie performances with Rick Ross, Twista, Big Sean, and at Bamboozle Festival, where he met Josh Madden, who would later introduce Rockie to his brothers Joel & Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. Rockie's music also grabbed the attention of Fall Out Boy lead-singer Patrick Stump, whom Rockie has cited as a major influence and has since toured with.
Since the release of The Otherside Rockie has been named one of Metromix's "25 Hottest Artists Under 25"[5] and his music has been featured on The CW's nationally syndicated television show Nikita.[6] He was also featured on Good Charlotte's project The Madden Brothers: Before The Fame according to Rolling Stone and Billboard magazines.[7] In 2012 he released his mixtape Driving 88, which lead to his signing with Maybach Music Group on July 12, 2012.[8].
On January 21st, he released his fifth mixtape 'Electric Highway', his first imprint under Maybach Music.
Discography
Albums
- TBA (2013)
Mixtapes
- Rockie's Modern Life (2009)
- The Otherside (2010)
- The Otherside Redux (2011)
- Driving 88 (2012)
- Electric Highway (2013)
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Fresh Air" | 2012 | Probcause, Diggs Duke | The Recipe Vol.1 |
| "Mercy" | Rick Ross | The Black Bar Mitzvah | |
| "Clique" | Rick Ross, Gunplay | ||
| "Presidental" (Remix) | Rick Ross, Pharrell | ||
| "Can't Hide It" | Sir Michael Rocks | Lap Of Lux |
References
- ^ "VIBE.com". VIBE Article.
- ^ "RollingStone.com". Rolling Stone Article - "Good Charlotte Releasing Mixtape, Then Taking a Break".
- ^ "HitQuarters.com". Q&A on Rockie Fresh with Andrew Gertler, manager at APG Music Group.
- ^ "NBC Chicago". NBC Feature - Six Minutes With Rockie Fresh.
- ^ "Metromix.com". "25 Hottest Artists Under 25" Article.
- ^ "CWtv.com". "Nikita" Music - Season 1 - Episode 119.
- ^ "Billboard.com". Good Charlotte Article - Rockie Fresh mention.
- ^ http://instagram.com/p/M-Wi_yBvO_/