K Suave

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K Suave
Birth nameKevin Ray Gainer [1]
Born (1997-12-04) December 4, 1997 (age 26) [2]
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Origin Akron, Ohio, U.S. [3]
Genres
Occupation(s)
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
Labels
  • 1400 Entertainment
  • 1400/800
  • Slayer Academy

Kevin Ray Gainer [1] (born December 4, 1997), [2] known professionally as K Suave, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.

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Career

In April 2020, Gainer released his mixtape B4 the SexTape. In July 2020, he released his mixtape Love Sick. In September 2020, he released his mixtape 7 Minutes in Heaven. In December 2020, he released his mixtape Thot Slayer 2. [4] In April 2021, he and fellow rapper Ely Nash released a music video for their collaborative single "Blood on the Opps". [5] In May 2021, Gainer released his single "Sexually Active" with American rapper Trippie Redd, which used the same loop as Trippie's song "Miss the Rage". [6] In September 2021, he toured alongside Trippie Redd as part of the latter's Trip at Knight tour. [7] In November 2021, he appeared on D. Savage's album BPL. [8] [9] In December 2021, he released his project Sexually Active which included appearances from Trippie Redd, as well as fellow rappers Autumn, D. Savage, Kankan, Buddah Bands, KobeNoBryant and Zelly Ocho. [4] Also in December 2021, he appeared on Trippie's mixtape Hate Is Dead. [10] [11] In May 2022, he released his single "DayCare" alongside a music video directed by American director DotComNirvan. [12] In July 2022, Gainer performed alongside Trippie Redd at the Brixton Academy in London. [13]

Musical style

Gainer is noted as using heavily distorted synth samples in his songs. [6]

Discography

Mixtapes

TitleMixtape details
Thot Slayer
  • Released: December 16, 2018 [14]
  • Label: Slayer Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
B4 the SexTape [4]
  • Released: April 6, 2020 [15]
  • Label: 1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Love Sick [4]
  • Released: July 23, 2020 [16]
  • Labels: 1400/800
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
7 Minutes in Heaven [4]
  • Released: September 23, 2020 [17]
  • Label: Slayer Academy/1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Thot Slayer 2
  • Released: December 16, 2020
  • Label: Slayer Academy/1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Thot Slayer 2 Deluxe
  • Released: January 15, 2021
  • Label: Slayer Academy/1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Sexually Active [4]
  • Released: December 3, 2021 [18]
  • Label: Slayer Academy/1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Hit Me When You Land
  • Released: December 16, 2022
  • Label: Slayer Academy/1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Midnight in Malibu
  • Released: August 25, 2023
  • Label: Slayer Academy/1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
It Was Never Serious
  • Released: July 26, 2024
  • Label: Slayer Academy/1400/800
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

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References

  1. 1 2 "Information on K Suave's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP . Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "K Suave on signing to Trippie Redd/1400, "Sexually Active", Thot Slayer, D Savage Collab & More!". YouTube. May 23, 2021.
  3. ↑ "K Suave gets active on new album 'Sexually Active'". Our Generation Music. December 6, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "K Suave's New Album Is "Sexually Active"". HotNewHipHop . December 5, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Local musician Ely Nash discusses his journey from DJ to featuring with Lil Wayne". Akron Beacon Journal . Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  6. 1 2 "K Suave & Trippie Redd's New Single "Sexually Active" Serves As "Miss The Rage" Part 2". HotNewHipHop . May 21, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
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  13. ↑ "HERE'S EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED AT TRIPPIE REDD'S SHOW AT THE BRIXTON ACADEMY". GRM Daily . July 22, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
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