Isaiah Rashad

Last updated

Isaiah Rashad
Isaiah Rashad Feb 2014 2.jpg
Isaiah Rashad performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameIsaiah Rashad Joel McClain
Born (1991-05-16) May 16, 1991 (age 33) [1]
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2009–present
Labels
Member of
Children3
Website isaiahrashad.com

Isaiah Rashad Joel McClain (born May 16, 1991) is an American rapper. His mainstream breakthrough followed after his performances on the 2012 Smoker's Club Tour alongside rappers Juicy J, Joey Badass and Smoke DZA. He is a founding member of the Chattanooga, Tennessee-based hip hop collective The House, which he formed with rappers YGTUT, Michael Da Vinci (MikeyD), Chris P, and Brian Brown.[ citation needed ]

Contents

McClain signed with the Carson, California-based record label, Top Dawg Entertainment to release his debut mixtape, Cilvia Demo (2014). Met with widespread critical acclaim, it marked his first entry on the Billboard 200 and foresaw McClain's inclusion as part of XXL Magazine's 2014 Annual Freshman Class issue. His debut studio album, The Sun's Tirade (2016) was met continued praise and peaked at number 17 on the chart. McClain signed with Warner Bros. Records to release his released his long-delayed second album and major label debut, The House Is Burning (2021).

Early life

Isaiah Rashad Joel McClain was born on May 16, 1991, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was raised primarily by his mother, who is a hairdresser. When he was young, Rashad's father would let him stay up late while they listened to Too $hort and Scarface. [3] His father left the family when Rashad was three. [4] Rashad briefly had ambitions of becoming a preacher. After his stepbrother lent him a copy of OutKast's ATLiens in junior high, Rashad started spending most of his time rapping. [3] In his youth, Isaiah's mother and stepfather were part of the Five-Percent Nation and he recounts going to a mosque with them. [5]

Career

2009–2012: beginnings

Rashad first began rapping seriously in tenth grade, while he and his friends would record on laptops. [6] At one point, the first stage name he used was Zay Taylor. [7] After high school, he went to Middle Tennessee State University. [8] Then his friend who went to school for music production introduced Rashad to a friend who had a recording studio. As it turned out, the man happened to be his cousin and he let Rashad record there for free. Once his cousin moved on to a different job, Rashad bounced around a couple of local studios. He stopped going to school and lived wherever he could record. [6]

He began getting industry connects, forging relationships with DJ Z and Max Pete from DJBooth.net and Jeff Weiss who writes for Rolling Stone . [9] From that his music began getting passed around to various A&R's. [9] From July 13 to August 23, 2012, Isaiah Rashad toured with Juicy J, Joey Badass and Smoke DZA among others, on the 2012 Smoker's Club Tour. [10] In December 2012, Rashad began getting attention from various record labels, most of which he showed no interest in. He also released many free singles on SoundCloud using beats from well known producers such as MF Doom and Flying Lotus, which helped increase his popularity. [11]

2013–2014: label signing and Cilvia Demo

In March 2013, Rashad met production team Digi+Phonics' Dave Free, who then introduced him to Anthony Tiffith, the CEO of Carson, California-based independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). [11] On June 3, 2013, it was reported that Rashad was the recent buzz about signing to Top Dawg Entertainment, home to rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock. However, the label did not release an official statement. [12] [13] Over the following months the label and Rashad remained coy about the signing, not confirming anything. [14]

Rashad in 2014 Isaiah Rashad September 2014.jpg
Rashad in 2014

Then on September 20, 2013, Top Dawg Entertainment made the signing official with Top Dawg announcing it over Twitter. [15] However, he revealed he had been signed to the label since March. [3] Following the signing, Rashad moved to Los Angeles, California, and began living and recording at the TDE Red Room Studio. [16] To celebrate the signing announcement, a music video for a new song titled "Shot You Down" was released. [17] It was his first new song released in over a year. [14] The video had been recently shot in his hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. [3] On October 1, 2013, a video was released of Rashad signing his contract with TDE. [18]

On October 15, 2013, Isaiah Rashad made his national television debut when he participated in the TDE Cypher during the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, alongside his label-mates Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock. [19] XXL praised the verse as strong, even through the high pressure Rashad had to impress the masses. [20] Entertainment Weekly also praised his verse during the cypher. [21] On October 18, 2013, the remix to "Shot You Down" featuring ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock was released via SoundCloud. [22] On November 7, 2013, Rashad told Revolt that he would be releasing his very first official project Cilvia during December 2013. [23] [24] Closing out 2013, HipHopDX named Rashad a runner-up for their award for "Rising Star of the Year". [25] In early January 2014, Complex named him one of the new rappers most likely to "blow up" during 2014. [26] In mid-January 2014, Rashad revealed that the mixtape Cilvia would now be his debut extended play (EP) and would not contain many featured artists. [27] On January 17, CEO Top Dawg revealed the cover artwork for the EP and that Cilvia Demo would be released digitally on January 28, 2014. It revealed features from TDE's SZA and Jay Rock and ScHoolboy Q on the remix of "Shot You Down". [28] [29] The day before the EP's release, Rashad released the music video for the Cilvia Demo song, "Soliloquy". [30] [31]

As promised, Cilvia Demo was released on January 28, 2014, via digital download retailers and was made available in CD format exclusively from Top Dawg Entertainment's website. [32] Cilvia Demo received widespread acclaim upon its release and debuted at number 40 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 8,500 copies in the United States during its first week of release. [33]

2014–2016: The Sun's Tirade and further recognition

Rashad (left) and Kendrick Lamar at FYF Fest in August 2016 Isaiah Rashad and Kendrick Lamar.png
Rashad (left) and Kendrick Lamar at FYF Fest in August 2016

From March 1 to June 1, 2014, Rashad toured with ScHoolboy Q for the entirety of his international tour supporting his third studio album Oxymoron . [34] On May 5, 2014, XXL revealed Rashad was included in their annual freshman class, alongside fellow up-and-comers Chance the Rapper, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan, Vic Mensa, August Alsina, Troy Ave, Kevin Gates, Lil Bibby, Jon Connor, Lil Durk and Jarren Benton. [35] [36] On July 18, 2014, Rashad performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival. [37] The following year, it was announced that Rashad will be included in a docu-series by Sprite, which will support the brand's "Obey Your Verse" Lyrical Collection. [38]

On August 30, 2015, Rashad tweeted that he had completed and turned in his anticipated follow-up project to Cilvia Demo, and that it would be released soon. On September 20, 2015, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith stated that new material from Rashad would arrive by the end of 2015. On September 23, 2015, Rashad released a new single entitled "Nelly", to critical acclaim. It was later confirmed by Rashad through a deleted tweet, that his upcoming follow-up project would be his debut studio album. On January 14, 2016, the album's second single, "Smile", was released on the internet to positive reception.

In August 2016, he released the single "Free Lunch" to wide acclaim, and later confirmed his debut studio album's release date. [39] After releasing two new tracks, "I Mean" and "Park", Rashad released his debut studio album, titled The Sun's Tirade , on September 2, 2016, to widespread critical acclaim. [40] The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200, selling 19,000 copies its first week. [41]

On October 24, 2016, Rashad announced his first U.S. headlining tour, the Lil Sunny Tour, via Twitter, stopping in 22 cities and set to begin in January 2017. [42] In response to several sold-out shows, Rashad announced that his tour would extend into 24 additional cities, as well as adding second shows in Chicago, Boston and New York. [43]

2017–present: The House Is Burning

On October 23, 2017, Rashad issued several tweets hinting at a new album coming. [44] [45] The album, which would be the second studio album and third full-length project coming from Rashad and Top Dawg Entertainment, would follow successful releases by fellow TDE artists SZA and Kendrick Lamar. In May 2019, Rashad played excerpts of various unreleased tracks. During an Instagram live video on June 20, 2019, he played a new excerpts of a song produced by Kenny Beats and announced the title of his upcoming studio album to be The House Is Burning. [46] On April 22, 2020, Rashad released the song "Why Worry" as part of TDE's Fan Appreciation Week. [47]

In an interview for The Fader, Rashad announced The House Is Burning was slated for release in June 2021. [48] On May 7, 2021, Rashad released the albums first single, "Lay wit Ya" featuring Duke Deuce, alongside a music video directed by Omar Jones. It was also announced on all digital platform credits for the song that Rashad also signed a joint venture with Warner Bros. Records. After signing with Warner Bros. in 2021. On June 17, 2021, Rashad released the album's second single "Headshots (4r da Locals)." A music video for the song was released six days later, directed by Jack Begert and Mez Heirs. On July 7, 2021, Rashad revealed the album's cover art and a July 30 release date, via his social media platforms. [49] Pitchfork rated this release a 7.6 out of 10. [50]

Artistry

Rashad in 2014 Isaiah Rashad Feb 2014.jpg
Rashad in 2014

Rashad's music is characterized by its woozy, often nostalgic tone and conscious lyrics that touch on topics of depression, drug addiction, and family. Jason Moore of Complex said, "Rashad spits thoughtfully, intelligently, and with precision, morphing his delivery to fit different production styles and making each line count." [51]

Rashad's debut EP, Cilvia Demo, is a concept album. According to Rashad, it sums up his adolescent life and mindset in a short period of time.[ citation needed ] His album The Sun's Tirade details his experiences in overcoming drug addiction and depression.[ citation needed ]

Influences

Rashad has credited OutKast, namely Big Boi, Scarface, and Jay-Z, [16] as well as Erykah Badu, Gnarls Barkley, ScHoolboy Q, T.I. and Lil Wayne as the biggest influences to his music. [36] Rashad also names Nas, Snoop Dogg, No Limit Records, Cash Money Records, The Fugees, KRS-One, Dead Prez, Kanye West, Little Brother, Three 6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG, UGK, George Clinton, James Brown, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson, Gorillaz and Danger Mouse among artist he grew up influenced by or still listens to. [16] [52]

Personal life

Rashad has three children. [53] Upon signing with Top Dawg Entertainment, he got a tattoo of the label's logo to commemorate the partnership. [36]

During promotion of The Sun's Tirade in 2016, Rashad revealed that he had been addicted to Xanax and alcohol, and was suffering from depression, anxiety and isolation during the time between the release of Cilvia Demo and The Sun's Tirade. He further stated that due to his behavior, he was almost dropped from Top Dawg Entertainment three times during the recording of his album. He stated that he was no longer taking Xanax and only drinks socially. [54] [55] [56]

In a 2014 interview with Vice , Rashad revealed that at age 19 he had suicidal tendencies and attempted suicide multiple times. [57]

On February 9, 2022, two sex tapes of Rashad and other men were leaked, sparking discussion online about his sexuality. [58] [59] [60] Rashad acknowledged the leaks during his Coachella 2022 performance in April, saying that fans' positive messages had "kept [him] alive these last couple of months". [61] In May 2022, in an interview with Joe Budden, Rashad revealed that he identifies as sexually fluid after exploring his sexuality in the past couple of years, and was "still learning about it myself." [62] [63]

Discography

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jay Rock</span> American rapper

Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr., better known by his stage name Jay Rock, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. Rock signed with local independent label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005. He secured a major label joint venture deal with Warner Bros. Records and Asylum Records to release his 2008 debut single, "All My Life ". Failing to chart, the mergers fell through and Rock departed from both of the latter labels shortly after. He then signed with Missouri rapper Tech N9ne's label Strange Music in a joint venture deal with TDE in 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Schoolboy Q</span> American rapper (born 1986)

Quincy Matthew Hanley, better known by his stage name Schoolboy Q, is an American rapper from South Los Angeles, California. He began recording in 2007, and released his first two mixtapes, ScHoolboy Turned Hustla (2008) and Gangsta & Soul (2009) to local success. After signing with the Carson-based record label Top Dawg Entertainment, Hanley's debut studio album, Setbacks (2011) and its follow-up, Habits & Contradictions (2012) were both released to positive critical response; both also performed moderately on the US Billboard 200 chart as digital exclusives.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Black Hippy</span> American hip hop supergroup from California

Black Hippy was an American hip hop supergroup from South Los Angeles, California, formed in 2008. The group consisted of West Coast rappers Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q. Black Hippy was constructed after all of its members had signed to Carson-based indie record label, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Top Dawg Entertainment</span> American record label

Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) is an American independent record label. Specializing in hip hop and R&B artists, TDE is based in Carson, California. The label was founded in 2004 by record producer Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, who is the chief executive officer. His son, Anthony "Moosa" Tiffith Jr., and Terrence "Punch" Henderson are the presidents of the label.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ab-Soul</span> American rapper (born 1987)

Herbert Anthony Stevens IV, better known by his stage name Ab-Soul, is an American rapper. Raised in Carson, California, he signed to indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2007, where he eventually formed West Coast hip hop group Black Hippy, alongside fellow California-based rappers Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. He is perhaps most known for his introspective lyrics and his six independent albums under TDE, Longterm Mentality, Control System, These Days..., Do What Thou Wilt., Herbert, and Soul Burger, which were all released to positive reviews and commercial success.

<i>Oxymoron</i> (Schoolboy Q album) 2014 studio album by Schoolboy Q

Oxymoron is the third studio album by American rapper Schoolboy Q. It was released on February 25, 2014, through Top Dawg Entertainment and distributed by Interscope Records. Oxymoron was his first album released under a major record label to music retailers, whereas his previous albums were released independently to digital retailers only.

Digi+Phonics is an American hip hop production team, composed of California-based record producers Tae Beast, Sounwave, Dave Free and Willie B. They currently serve as the main in-house producers for Carson-based record label, Top Dawg Entertainment. Digi+Phonics work significantly on projects from all the members of hip hop supergroup Black Hippy, who are also signed to Top Dawg and is composed of rappers Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul. Their best known productions include "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" by Kendrick Lamar, "There He Go" by Schoolboy Q, and "Terrorist Threats" by Ab-Soul. They frequently co-produce songs together and put the finishing touches on the projects released by Top Dawg Entertainment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Collard Greens (song)</span> 2013 single by Schoolboy Q featuring Kendrick Lamar

"Collard Greens" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Schoolboy Q, released on June 11, 2013 as the lead single from his third studio album Oxymoron (2014). The song, produced by production team THC and co-produced by Gwen Bunn, features a guest appearance from his Black Hippy cohort, Top Dawg Entertainment labelmate, and fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar. The song has since peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 36 on the UK R&B Chart. It was met with generally positive reviews from music critics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Break the Bank (song)</span> 2014 promotional single by Schoolboy Q

"Break the Bank" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Schoolboy Q, released on January 21, 2014, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and Interscope Records, as a promotional single from his major label debut studio album Oxymoron (2014). The song was recorded in 2012 and was produced by The Alchemist. The song has since peaked at number 32 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

<i>Cilvia Demo</i> 2014 mixtape by Isaiah Rashad

Cilvia Demo is the debut mixtape by American rapper Isaiah Rashad. It was released on January 28, 2014, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The mixtape features guest appearances from Jean Deaux and Michael Da Vinci, as well as his Top Dawg label-mates SZA, Schoolboy Q and Jay Rock. The albums production was handled by several record producers, namely Ross Vega, Mr. Carmack, Joseph L'Étranger, Black Metaphor, The Antydote, Farhot, Chris Calor, D. Sanders and a member of the Digi+Phonics Sounwave.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Skeme</span> American rapper (born 1990)

Lonnie Kimble, better known by his stage name Skeme, is an American rapper from Inglewood, California. Skeme has collaborated with various West Coast rappers such as the group Black Hippy, Bizzy Bone, The Game, Dom Kennedy, Nipsey Hussle, E-40, Casey Veggies and Problem among others. In 2012, Skeme released his debut studio album Alive & Living under RBC Records. His second studio album Ingleworld was released in 2013 by MADE Headlines.

<i>Z</i> (EP) 2014 EP by SZA

Z is the third extended play by American R&B singer SZA. It was released on April 8, 2014, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). After amassing two self-released EPs, See.SZA.Run and S, as well as meeting with members of Top Dawg Entertainment, she subsequently signed a recording contract with the indie label. The recording of the mixtape took place in Carson, California during the summer of 2013 with the help of her TDE labelmate Isaiah Rashad, among others.

<i>These Days...</i> (album) 2014 studio album by Ab-Soul

These Days... is the third studio album by American rapper Ab-Soul. It was released on June 24, 2014, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The record serves as the follow-up to his critically acclaimed Control System (2012). The album features guest appearances from Black Hippy affiliates Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock; as well as Rick Ross, Lupe Fiasco, Action Bronson and Mac Miller, whose in-house studio is where Ab-Soul recorded the majority of the record, among others.

<i>90059</i> 2015 studio album by Jay Rock

90059 is the second studio album by American rapper Jay Rock. It was released on September 11, 2015, on Apple Music and the iTunes Store; the physical editions were released on September 18, 2015, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The album features guest appearances from Rock's TDE label-mates Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy, Isaiah Rashad, SZA, SiR and introduces Lance Skiiiwalker, Chicago singer-producer who in 2016 would be named as a new TDE signee as well as Busta Rhymes and Macy Gray.

Lance Howard, better known by his stage name Lance Skiiiwalker, is an American singer, rapper and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. He is signed to Top Dawg Entertainment and his debut album, Introverted Intuition, was released in October 2016.

<i>The Suns Tirade</i> 2016 studio album by Isaiah Rashad

The Sun's Tirade is the debut studio album by American rapper Isaiah Rashad. It was released on September 2, 2016, and is his second release with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), following 2014's acclaimed mixtape Cilvia Demo.

<i>Introverted Intuition</i> 2016 studio album by Lance Skiiiwalker

Introverted Intuition is the debut studio album by American singer and rapper Lance Skiiiwalker, released on October 18, 2016, through Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). It features guest appearances from Schoolboy Q and Michael Anthony. Skiiiwalker, who produced the album under the pseudonym Rocket, worked alongside Dave Free, Sounwave, Tae Beast, DJ Dahi, and Frank Dukes for a majority of the album's production.

Sir Darryl Andrew Farris, known mononymously as Sir, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Inglewood, California, he released his debut album Seven Sundays (2015), via indie label Fresh Selects. He would go on to secure a record deal with Carson-based indie label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), where he released his second album November (2018). His third album, Chasing Summer (2019), was also issued by TDE, in conjunction with major-label RCA Records.

Terrence Louis Henderson Jr., better known by his stage name Punch, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive and talent manager from Carson, California. He is best known for being the president of independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). He has also executive produced several successful albums, including Kendrick Lamar's Section.80 (2011), Schoolboy Q's Habits & Contradictions (2012), Terrace Martin's 3ChordFold, (2013) and more. Aside from his solo musical career, Punch is a member of hip hop collective A Room Full of Mirrors, alongside fellow rappers Daylyt, Nick Grant, The Ichiban Don, Lyric Michelle, Hari, and more.

Robert Lee Gill Jr., better known by his stage name Reason, is an American rapper and songwriter. He was formerly signed to hip hop record label Top Dawg Entertainment, where he started to gain recognition. His TDE debut, There You Have It, was released on September 28, 2018, a re-release of an album from 2017. His major label debut album New Beginnings was released on October 9, 2020.

References

  1. ↑ Diep, Eric (May 9, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad". XXL . Townsquare Media . Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. ↑ Fitzgerald, Kiana (2021). "Triumph and trauma collide on Isaiah Rashad's 'The House Is Burning'". Mic Check.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "GEN F: Isaiah Rashad". The Fader. November 25, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Who Is Isaiah Rashad?". Complex. January 9, 2014. Archived from the original on May 6, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  5. ↑ Ahmed, Insanul. "Growing Up in Chattanooga, Tennessee". Complex.com. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  6. 1 2 "The Come Up: Isaiah Rashad – Page 3 of 8". XXL. Townsquare Media. October 16, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Twitter / isaiahrashad: zay taylor". Twitter. October 13, 2020. Retrieved October 13, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Going To College — Who Is Isaiah Rashad?". Complex. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  9. 1 2 "How He Got Buzzing — Who Is Isaiah Rashad?". Complex. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  10. ↑ "The Smokers Club Summer 2012 Tour Dates". The Masked Gorilla. June 2, 2012. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  11. 1 2 "The Come Up: Isaiah Rashad – Page 5 of 8". XXL. Townsquare Media. October 16, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  12. ↑ Paine, Jake (June 3, 2013). "TDE Reportedly Signs Chattanooga, Tennessee Rapper Isaiah Rashad". HipHopDX . Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on February 12, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Chattanooga's Isaiah Rashad Reportedly Gets Contract". Chattanoogan.com. June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  14. 1 2 Udoko, Itoro (September 23, 2013). "Numbah 4,080: Isaiah Rashad Signs to Top Dawg Entertainment, Drops New Single and Video | Nashville Cream". Nashville Scene. Archived from the original on January 19, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  15. ↑ "TDE Signs Tennessee Rapper Isaiah Rashad". Rap-Up. September 20, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  16. 1 2 3 Nguyen, Michael (January 13, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad Reflects On Scarface's Influence & His Bet Cypher Experience". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Top Dawg Introduces New Signee, Isaiah Rashad". TheSource. September 21, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Signs with TDE". Complex. October 1, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  19. ↑ Baker, Soren (September 29, 2013). "Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Slaughterhouse Among BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher Participants". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Ranking The 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher Verses – Page 11 of 25". XXL. Townsquare Media. October 16, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  21. ↑ Franich, Darren (October 16, 2013). "The BE(s)T of the BET Hip Hop Awards 2013". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Stream: Isaiah Rashad f. Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q, "Shot You Down (Remix)"". The Fader. October 18, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Releasing New Mixtape 'Cilvia' Next Month". XXL. Townsquare Media. November 7, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad "Cilvia" Mixtape Announcement". Complex. November 7, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  25. ↑ "The 2013 HipHopDX Year End Awards | Discussing Lil' Wayne, Drake & Many More Hip Hop Artists". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. December 18, 2013. Archived from the original on January 22, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  26. ↑ "Five Rappers Most Likely To Blow Up In 2014 (Video)". Complex. January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  27. ↑ Cooper, Roman (January 15, 2014). "Isaiah Rashsad Discusses Goals, "Cilvia" EP". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  28. ↑ Baker, Soren (January 17, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad "Cilvia Demo" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  29. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Cilvia EP Release Date". Complex. January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  30. ↑ "TDE's Isaiah Rashad Can Really, Really Rap: Watch His 'Soliloquy' Video". Vibe . SpinMedia. Archived from the original on January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Is Technically Sound In "Soliloquy" Video". XXL. Townsquare Media. January 27, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  32. ↑ "Twitter / dangerookipawaa: Just for yall...Purchase signed". Twitter. January 28, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  33. ↑ Tardio, Andres (February 5, 2014). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 2/2/2014". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  34. ↑ "ScHoolboy Q Is Going On Tour With Vince Staples And Isaiah Rashad". XXL. Townsquare Media. January 28, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  35. ↑ Sia, Nicole (May 5, 2014). "XXL Freshmen 2014 Cover Revealed – XXL". XXL Mag.
  36. 1 2 3 Diep, Eric (May 9, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad". XXL. Townsquare Media. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
  37. ↑ "Kendrick Lamar Co-Headlining Pitchfork Music Festival 2014". March 22, 2014. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
  38. ↑ "Drake, Nas, Vince Staples, and Isaiah Rashad Tell Their Stories With Sprite Documentaries". The Fader. June 16, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  39. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad is the latest TDE Member to announce release of an album". Defpen.com. August 10, 2016. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  40. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Taps Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock for 'The Sun's Tirade'". Rap-Up . August 30, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  41. ↑ "Hip Hop Album Sales: Travis Scott Earns First #1 Album With "Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight"". HipHopDX. September 12, 2016. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  42. ↑ Madden, Sidney (October 24, 2016). "Isaiah Rashad Is Going on Tour – XXL". XXL Mag.
  43. ↑ Ivey, Justin (November 22, 2016). "Isaiah Rashad Adds New Dates to The Lil Sunny Tour – XXL". XXL Mag.
  44. ↑ [ dead link ]
  45. ↑ [ dead link ]
  46. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad teases new album The House Is Burning". Thefader.com.
  47. ↑ Shifferaw, Abel. "Isaiah Rashad Returns With New Track "Why Worry"". Complex .
  48. ↑ Weiss, Jeff (May 6, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad, After the Fire". The Fader . Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  49. ↑ Darville, Jordan. "Isaiah Rashad shares The House Is Burning release date, cover art". The Fader . Retrieved July 8, 2021.
  50. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad: The House Is Burning". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  51. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad — 25 New Rappers to Watch Out For". Complex. July 25, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  52. ↑ "Musical Influences — Who Is Isaiah Rashad?". Complex. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  53. ↑ High, Kemet (October 26, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad Keeps It Real on Faith, Fatherhood and Fire Rhymes". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  54. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad on His Addiction: "I Fucked Up, I Almost Got Dropped Three Times" – DJBooth Article". DJBooth.net. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  55. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Describes How Xanax & Alcohol Addiction Nearly Derailed His Career". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  56. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Says His Xanax And Alcohol Addiction Almost Got Him Dropped From TDE". Complex. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  57. ↑ Pastuk, Slava (March 6, 2014). "Isaiah Rashad: Motion Activated". Vice.com.
  58. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad's Tape Leak Illustrates The Glacial Pace Of Change". Clash . February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  59. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Sex Tape Leaks Online - Outing Him In The Process". HipHopDX . February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  60. ↑ "Fans Comfort Isaiah Rashad With Supportive Messages After A Hacker Leaks His Alleged Sex Tape". Uproxx . February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  61. ↑ "Isaiah Rashad Acknowledges Apparent Outing for the First Time at Coachella 2022". Pitchfork. April 17, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  62. ↑ Hussey, Allison; Strauss, Matthew (May 27, 2022). "Isaiah Rashad Says He Identifies as "Sexually Fluid" in New Interview". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  63. ↑ Blistein, Jon (May 27, 2022). "Isaiah Rashad Says He Identifies as 'Sexually Fluid' in First Interview Since Sex Tape Leak". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.