Meyhem Lauren

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Meyhem Lauren
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Meyhem Lauren in 2017
Background information
Birth nameJames Rencher
Also known asMeyhem
Born (1983-05-14) May 14, 1983 (age 41)
Origin Queens, New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation Rapper
Years active2004–present
Labels
Website www.meyhemlauren.com

James Rencher (born May 14, 1983), [1] [2] [3] known professionally as Meyhem Lauren, is an American rapper from Queens, New York. [4] He is a founding member of the Smart Crew collective. [5] He has collaborated with the likes of DJ Muggs, The Alchemist, and Harry Fraud. [6] He stars in Fuck, That's Delicious with Action Bronson, The Alchemist, and Big Body Bes. [3]

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Career

In 2007, Meyhem Lauren released a collaborative album with J-Love, titled Acknowledge Greatness. [7] In 2010, he released "Got the Fever", a tribute song to graffiti culture. [5] It was included on Complex 's "25 Best Songs About Graffiti" list in 2012. [8] The music video for the song has received a million views on YouTube. [5]

Meyhem Lauren's debut solo album, titled Self Induced Illness, was released in 2011. [7] In 2012, he released Respect the Fly Shit. [9] It was included on Spin 's "40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2012" list. [10] In that year, he also released Mandatory Brunch Meetings. [11] In 2014, he released a collaborative album with Buckwild, titled Silk Pyramids. [12] It was included on The Village Voice 's "10 Best New York City Rap Albums of 2014" list. [13] In 2016, he released Piatto D'oro. [14] In 2017, he released a collaborative album with DJ Muggs, titled Gems from the Equinox. [15] In 2018, he released Glass, which was entirely produced by Harry Fraud. [16] In 2022, he released a collaborative album with Daringer, titled Black Vladimir. [17]

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Filmography

Television series

References

  1. ↑ Dead C (June 8, 2018). "DJ Muggs & Meyhem Lauren Drop Frozen Angels EP w/Video For Title Track". monsterfresh.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Meyhem Lauren (May 14, 2014). "I'm gonna leak a new joint today simply because it's my birthday.. #SILKPYRAMIDS". Twitter . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  3. 1 2 Fruchter, Alexander (July 20, 2018). "(RH Interview) Meyhem Lauren: More Pressure". Ruby Hornet. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  4. ↑ Diaz, Angel (October 28, 2017). "DJ Muggs and Meyhem Lauren Just Released a Mean, Throwback Rap Album You Should Be Listening To". Complex . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 Mlynar, Phillip (October 27, 2017). "The Long, Graffiti-Lined Road to Meyhem Lauren and DJ Muggs' Debut". Noisey . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  6. ↑ Saponara, Michael (November 1, 2017). "Interview: Meyhem Lauren & DJ Muggs Talk 'Gems From The Equinox,' New Generation Of Rap & More". Vibe . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  7. 1 2 C., Jordan (October 24, 2017). "Meyhem Lauren Talks His Album with DJ Muggs and New Show with Action Bronson". Mass Appeal . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  8. ↑ Stowers, Cory (February 9, 2012). "The 25 Best Songs About Graffiti: Mayhem Lauren". Complex . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  9. ↑ Breihan, Tom (July 3, 2012). "Mixtape Of The Week: Meyhem Lauren Respect The Fly Shit". Stereogum . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  10. ↑ Mlynar, Phillip (December 11, 2012). "SPIN's 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2012: Meyhem Lauren - Respect the Fly Shit (Self-Released)". Spin . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  11. ↑ Breihan, Tom (December 12, 2012). "Mixtape Of The Week: Meyhem Lauren Mandatory Brunch Meetings". Stereogum . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  12. ↑ Mlynar, Phillip (May 27, 2014). "Meyhem Lauren: "Street Art Will Never Be Real Graffiti"". The Village Voice . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  13. ↑ Mlynar, Phillip (December 16, 2014). "The 10 Best New York City Rap Albums of 2014". The Village Voice . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  14. ↑ Diaz, Angel (May 4, 2016). "Premiere: Stream Meyhem Lauren's Luxurious New Project, 'Piatto D'Oro'". Complex . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  15. ↑ India, Lindsey (November 7, 2017). "Meyhem Lauren and DJ Muggs Drop 'Gems From the Equinox' Album". XXL . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  16. ↑ Harling, Danielle (March 30, 2018). "Meyhem Lauren & Harry Fraud Join Forces For "Glass" Project". HipHopDX . Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  17. ↑ Sacher, Andrew (July 22, 2022). "Meyhem Lauren & Daringer announce new album 'Black Vladimir,' share song ft. Conway". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved August 30, 2022.
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