Nekro G

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Nekro G
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Background information
Birth nameGerald Lee Smith
Also known asNekro G
Born (1983-09-20) September 20, 1983 (age 40)
Origin Riverside, California, United States
Genres Hip hop, West Coast
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1998–present
LabelsGrim Reality Entertainment
Website grimrealityentertainment.net

Gerald Lee Smith (born September 20, 1983), better known by his stage-name Nekro G, is an American rapper, song writer, promoter and record label owner from Riverside, California. He is currently[ when? ] signed to Grim Reality Entertainment and is the owner of Wikid Funk Records, founded in June 2003. [1]

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Biography

Nekro G began writing and recording Hip-Hop music in 1998. At this time he started recording his first mixtape and performing at local Southern California shows with Darryl Bowman who rapped under "Dimesac D", together they formed a rap group called "Sinister-X". In early 2002 they started D&S Records and released a mixtape that was given away for free entitled "Buried Memories". In June 2002 they met a kid Denis Sudar from Pomona who rapped under "Zero", they all clicked and shortly after Zero had joined Sinister-X and the trio began working on an album together entitled "Brain Dead Killaz LP". In February 2003, the group released "Buried Memories 2" of cuts that were not going on the main cd, it was also given away for free at shows. In June 2003 Sinister-X released "Brain Dead Killaz LP" and even went as far as to press a small quantity of physical cds professionally, however the day the album dropped all 3 members had inner conflict with each other and the group was disbanded and has never been reformed since. However in 2018 on Halloween Nekro G, Dimesac D and Ras Al Ghoul put out Track, Which was Followed up by another Track Featuring Nekro G, Dimesac D, Ras Al Goul, and DocWicked. [2] [3] [4]

In July 2003, Nekro G formed his own music label, Wikid Funk Records and began recording a frenzy of new music. Since that time, he has released over 40 mixtapes, including 8 official solo album mixtapes, 10 Rant's & Ravings mixtapes, various group projects, and countless features and collaborations with other artists. Wikid Funk Records has had a revolving door of underground artists. Nekro G has played numerous underground shows in Southern California, including being featured on an opening set at the Key club in Los Angeles for The Twiztid and KMK's "Chaos and Chronic Tour" in 2012. He also played for both Westcoast Wickidfest shows (thrown by Grim Reality Entertainment and Netherworld Records and featuring Hopsin, Scum, Insane Poetry, Smallz One and JP Tha Hustler). In 2010, Nekro G was named RapChamp.com winner of their 2010 Rap Competition. [5]

In 2010, Nekro G won The Rap Champ, Championship at rapchamp.com (site no longer exist). [6]

In early 2011, JP Tha Hustler collaborated with Nekro G for the song "Dogg." JP was happy with the song and signed Nekro G to Grim Reality Entertainment; the song later appeared on Nekro G's debut EP. On June 19, 2011 Nekro G released his first professional CD on Grim Reality Entertainment, entitled "Real, Raw, Rap EP". [5]

In late December 2011 Nekro G released his first single for his next record, as well as his first real music video on YouTube, entitled "Take The Trash Out" Nekro G also appeared multiple times on the Grim Reality compilation entitled "New Breed" that was released on December 5, 2011. [7]

Nekro G released a full-length LP for Grim Reality Entertainment, entitled "Reel Street Musik" on October 13, 2012 at his CD Release Show in Riverside. It Featured collaborations with SlyzWicked, Sonny Jonez, JP Tha Hustler, and Insane Poetry. [5]

In October 2012 Nekro G was named "Best Hip Hop Artist in IE of 2012" in I.E. Weekly. [1] [5] [8] [9] [10]

On October 31, 2012, Nekro G and Fellow Underground Artist Spek One, Dr. Edrum & SlyzWicked collectively released a new double LP mixtape entitled "Moodswing'n Vol.1" for free download on datpiff.com [9] [11] [12]

In early 2013, Nekro G was featured in an article in Horrorcore Magazine. [9] [13] [14]

On July 18, 2013 "Grim Reality Entertainment's Skull & Cross Mics" Compilation dropped in stores nationwide, under a distribution deal with Long Range and EOne/Koch. In October 2013 he was featured numerous times on the GRE compilation "Dark Scriptures". In November 2013, he then released his 3rd GRE Release "Beyond Beast LP" and had been playing numerous shows with bigger named artist such as Twiztid and Ces Cru.

April 20, 2014 marked the release of his new group "Godpawn" with partner Mulligan and their album "I.M.M.O.D" (an acronym for 'I Make My Own Destiny') which was put out by Anti-Authority Records and Freedom Union Records. The album features appearances by Strange Music's Ces Cru, Esham, Twisted Insane, Madchild, Delusional, and Kung Fu Vampire.

Nekro G released a single "I Will Kxll Ya'll" in August 2014, and his new record "Thought Crimes" on October 4, 2014, both featuring Playboy The Beast. [9]

On January 1, 2015 Nekro G was Featured multiple times on Grim Reality Entertainments "Westcoast Heatwave" CD, later in 2015 he was Big Legion's album "Crown Town Villain" on the track "Numb". In 2016, he was featured on the Grim Reality Entertainment "Remixes" Compilation and was on Slyzwicked's "Silent Assassin" on 3 separate tracks. [15]

In 2017, Nekro G Put out the Digital Single "There She Go" & a Remix & Collaborations CD, featuring some new content.

In 2018, Nekro G Put out 2 new Digital Singles "Too Raw Feat. Grewsum & Nitro, Both off a rumored upcoming album.

It was in mid 2018 that Nekro G began Branching off and working as a studio artist and Ghostwriter, Since then he has been featured on numerous other CD's & singles by various other artist.

In January 2019, Miniminter, Of the Youtube group Sidemen, Posted a video of Nekro G dissing the Sidemen in a Rap, the video has to date garnered over 4 Million Views. The song was also posted separately on Miniminters 2nd Channel "MM7Gaming" is now sitting at over 1 Million views. [16] [17]

In 2020, Nekro G Dissed Youtubers "AmandaTheJedi" and "Mister GG" on their respective channels. [18] [19]

In 2023, Nekro G remade a Collaboration with "The Chalkeaters" which garnered over 4 million views on youtube in just 2 weeks. [20]

In October 2023, Nekro G was part of the Group "The Lost Boys" and their debut record "The Prophecy" Was nominated for Best Horrorcore Album by the GRRRD Awards. [21]

Nekro G is currently working on a new album [5]

Personal life

Nekro G graduated from Glendora High School and attended Citrus College for music production. He currently resides in Riverside, Ca. He is married and also has two daughters. He is a strong supporter of the hip hop movement. [1]

Discography

Studio albums

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Digital Singles

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Mixtapes

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RapChamp Championship Series Mixtape Vol.2 [34]

Accolades

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