Reese (rapper)

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Reese Laflare
Birth nameMaurice Williams
BornSeptember 8, 1987 (1987-09-08) (age 36)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active2011–present
LabelsLaflare Records

Maurice Williams, known by his stage name Reese Laflare, is an American rapper and record producer from Birmingham, Alabama. He was one of the original members of the hip hop collective Two-9.

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Career

2011–present: Reese Vs the World mixtapes and DSNRTRAPN

On January 26, 2011, he released his debut mixtape Reese Vs the World via DatPiff. Following this mixtape, Reese went on to release Reese Vs the World 2 on October 30, 2012. Both mixtapes were hosted by Don Cannon. [1] [2]

On July 31, 2013, Reese released his third mixtape titled DSNRTRAPN via free digital download. [3] [4] [5]

On March 2, 2015, Reese released his EP "Jump off a Building" featuring Rich Homie Quan, Kari Faux and more for free digital download and iTunes. [6]

On September 29, 2015, Reese released his fourth mixtape titled DSNRTRAPN2 via free digital download. [7] and purchase. [8]

In September 2017, LaFlare was featured on Brisbane rapper Eric Sanders single "Purple Panther". [9]

In August 2018, Reese was featured on the song "Forever Ever" by Trippie Redd alongside Young Thug.

On August 17, 2018, Reese released his official debut album Reese LaFlare with Empire Records. [10]

On April 29, 2020, Reese debuted his new clothing line, Diva in the United States, along with an EP, Diva, Vol 1. He followed up the first release of his clothing brand with Diva, Vol 2 on July 29 with another EP. To close out 2020, Reese released Diva, Vol 3, with features from long time collaborators, Key! and Lil Yachty while also featuring rising Washington, D.C. rapper IDK. Reese has stated he would like to release his final album in 2021.

Discography

Album

Mixtapes

EPs

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References

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  2. ↑ "Reese Drops New Mixtape, Reese vs. The World II". XXL October 30, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
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  5. ↑ "Reese - "Mobbin" (Official Video)". Noisey November 6, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ "EP: Reese "Jump Off A Building". Complex March 2, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
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  11. ↑ "Reese LaFlare Releases Self-Titled Debut Album". Complex. August 17, 2018.
  12. ↑ "REESE LAFLARE DELIVERS "FINAL FANTASY" ALBUM". HipHopDX. November 7, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Before the Universe". HNHH. June 7, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Been Had Boyz – [Reese La Flare] & [Key!]". Lyrical Lemonade. January 5, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Stream Reese LaFlare's New EP 'Diva, Vol. 1'". April 29, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Reese LAFLARE & Benny the Butcher Snap on "No Hook"". HNHH. July 22, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Diva Vol. 3 is the Clothes of Reese LAFLARE's 2020". December 22, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Diva, Vol. 4 Reese LAFLARE Expected November 11, 2022". October 25, 2022.
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