Bleubird | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Jacques Bruna |
Origin | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US |
Genres | Hip hop, indie hip hop, alternative hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2000-present |
Labels | Fake Four Inc |
Website | www.bleubird.org |
Jacques Bruna, [1] [2] better known by his stage name Bleubird is an American rapper originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is known for his rapid-fire delivery, comic relief, lyrical wit and freestyle ability. [3]
Basing most of his career out of Orlando, he toured relentlessly throughout North America and Europe playing shows with Grand Buffet, [2] Deerhoof, Sixtoo, Sole, Shape Shifters, Solillaquists of Sound and others.
Bleubird has had production help from artists such as Alias, [4] Astronautalis and Radical Face. [5]
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