Bleubird

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Bleubird
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Bleubird performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameJacques Bruna
Origin Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US
Genres Hip hop, indie hip hop, alternative hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2000-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]

Contents

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]

Discography

Albums
EPs
Mixtapes
Podcasts
Singles
Guest appearances
Compilation appearances

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References

  1. Bleubird's Jacques Bruna on Travel, Comic Books, and Being Called "Stupid" by Mike Patton. Broward New Times , December 22, 2011.
  2. 1 2 Cordor, Cyril. "Bleubird > Biography". Allmusic . Retrieved May 29, 2010.
  3. Sipple, Danielle (March 27, 2012). "The SXSW 2012 Musical Take Over Continues". Papercut Magazine. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012.
  4. Mosurak, Doug. "Still Single: Vol. 2, No. 4". Dusted Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  5. Thompson, Erik (January 4, 2012). "Astronautalis produces new Bleubird album 'Cannonball!!!'". Gimme Noise. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013.