K.E. on the Track

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K.E. on the Track
Birth nameKevin Erondu
Also known asK.E.
Born Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Origin Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)Record producer
Years active2008–present
LabelsBeat Mechanics Entertainment LLC

Kevin Erondu, better known as K.E. on the Track, is an American record producer.

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Early life

Kevin Erondu was born in Tampa, Florida. [1] He originated in Valdosta, Georgia.

Career

K.E.'s breakthrough came in 2009, when he produced the single "Swag Surfin" by rap group Fast Life Yungstaz. [1] The song received airplay and charted at No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. [2]

In 2010, he worked on rapper Roscoe Dash's debut album Ready Set Go! , where he produced 5 of the 9 songs, including both singles. "All the Way Turnt Up" was released in January 2010 and peaked at No. 46 on the Billboard Hot 100. [3] It spawned multiple remixes by artists such as Ludacris, Fabolous and MGK. K.E. also co-wrote and produced the second single "Show Out", released in August the same year.

In 2011, he produced the song "You the Boss" by Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj, which was originally released as the first single from Ross' fifth studio album God Forgives, I Don't . [4] Eventually the track was taken off the final track list, even though it peaked at No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also placed at number 33 and number 37, respectively, on the Billboard Year-end charts for Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. [5] [6]

In 2012, K.E. worked with Future on his debut album Pluto . K.E. produced the song "Magic," which appeared on Future's 2011 mixtape True Story and its remix with rapper T.I., which was featured on the album. "Magic" was released as the second single from Pluto in January 2012 and peaked at No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100. Later in 2012, K.E. produced the track "I'm So Blessed" (featuring Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, Ace Hood and T-Pain) from DJ Khaled's sixth studio album Kiss the Ring . After Khaled heard K.E.'s production on "You the Boss," he contacted him to get some beats and created the song, which made the cut for the album. [7]

As a lead artist and record producer, K.E. has released a number of instrumental mixtapes in the Hip hop, trap and EDM genres, such as The Art of Trap, EDM Nation 1 & 2 and the Best Beats in the World series. [8] [9]

In November 2012, K.E. stated he was working on Future's second album, as well as tracks with, Young Jeezy, Eminem, French Montana and Kirko Bangz. [7] In December 2013, the lead single from Rick Ross' Mastermind "The Devil Is A Lie" was released, crediting K.E. as the song's producer. In Jan. 2014 K.E. released singles with artists including Kevin Gates, Shy Glizzy, and Tracy-T. He also produced Mila J's lead single, entitled ' Pain In My Heart. In December 2014, K.E. produced three singles on rapper Shy Glizzy's mixtape "LAW 3"

In January 2015, K.E. created Beat Mechanics Entertainment to sign artists and producers.

He has a Grammy Award nomination for co-producing Tamar Braxton’s Love and War album. [ citation needed ]

Discography

Production discography

[17] [18]

Singles

YearTitleChart positions Certifications Album
US
US R&B
US Rap
US Chr.
2009"Swag Surfin" (Fast Life Yungstaz)62127 Jamboree
2010"All the Way Turnt Up" (Roscoe Dash feat. Soulja Boy)46188
Ready Set Go!
"Show Out" (Roscoe Dash)4122
"Girlfriend" (Nicki Minaj)113non-album single
2011"You the Boss" (Rick Ross feat. Nicki Minaj)62510
"Let It Fly" (Maino feat. Roscoe Dash)65757
The Day After Tomorrow
2012"Magic" (Future feat. T.I.)691013
Pluto
2013"Round of Applause" (Lecrae) [19] 45 [20] Church Clothes 2
"I'm Turnt" (Lecrae) [21] 31 [20]
2014"The Devil Is a Lie" (Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z)862616 Mastermind
2016"Jimmy Choo" (Fetty Wap)652310

Other songs

2009

Fast Life Yungstaz Jamboree

  • 02 – Bands
  • 03 – Swag Surfin
  • 04 – Party Time
  • 05 – Mr. Lenox
  • 09 – Prada Walkin

Lil Wayne No Ceilings

  • 01 – Swag Surf

2010

J.ReuThe Huggz -N- Kissez Mixtape

  • 08 – I Ain't Even Famous
  • 15 – All the Way Turned Out

Roscoe Dash Ready Set Go!

Nicki Minaj – non-album single

  • 01 – Girlfriend

Ace HoodThe Statement

  • 05 – Why You Mad
  • Ball Out – non-album single
  • Wind It – non-album single

2012

Maino The Day After Tomorrow

Chris Brown – Future: The Prequel

  • 3 – Gettin' Money

Chris Brown – non-album single

  • Bitch I'm Paid

FutureAstronaut Status

  • 21 – No Matter What

Gucci Mane Trap Back

  • 17 – Club Hoppin

Cash OutIt's My Time

  • 15 – No Red Light

Future Pluto

  • 05 – Magic (Remix)

Travis Porter From Day 1

  • 09 – Party Time

Rick Ross God Forgives, I Don't

  • 00 – You the Boss

DJ Khaled Kiss the Ring

  • 06 – I'm So Blessed

Bobby V Dusk Till Dawn

  • 03 – Mirror

Chief Keef Finally Rich

  • 06 – Kay Kay

2 Chainz ft. Waka Flocka

  • Ball – non-album single

2013

Young Thug – 1017 Thug

  • 17 – Tabernacle

Future & Freeband GangBlack Woodstock: The Soundtrack

  • 07 – Blow Them Bands

Robb Bank$ Tha City

  • Trust Me

SDLife of a Savage 3 [22]

  • 04 – Gotta Get It

2021

Tommy MV$ERVTITommy MV$ERVTI vs. K.E. On The Track [23]

  • 01 - I Get That
  • 02 - 5Ever
  • 03 - Meson Rey


Dov3 - Toxic

• 13 - Playin Games (feat. Tre 3:18)

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