Rome Cee

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Jerome Carrington (born December 25, 1982), better known by his stage name Rome Cee, is an American rapper from Baltimore, MD. Rome was labeled as one of Baltimore hip-hop’s most promising talents in 2010 with two “FreEP”s and one collaborative record with Justin Ambush, all self-released via his Band Camp page. [1] [2] He garnered local attention after joining with Baltimore label Under Sound Music. [3] [4] His fourth project, The Extra Mile features Brooklyn Rapper Sean Price [5] [6] and was voted best album in Baltimore City Paper's 2011 Best of Baltimore issue. [7] [8] In November 2009, Rome opened up for Juelz Santana [9] at the Velvet Rope in Baltimore City. In 2011, he was featured on The Mid-Atlantic Mic Session compilation with various Baltimore artists. [10]

Contents

Early life

Rome's father served in the military and moved the family frequently until finally returning to the family's hometown in Baltimore. Rome attended Walbrook High school and later dropped out. [11] [12]

Discography

Albums
Mixtapes
YearSingleArtistsAlbumLabel
2011By Your SideRome CeeThe Mid-Atlantic Mic Session (iTunes/Napster) [10] New Muzic Group
2011It's Gonna ComeRome CeeThe Mid-Atlantic Mic Session (iTunes/Napster) [10] New Muzic Group
Videos
YearTitleDirector(s)
2011"By Your Side"Ian Mattingly [17] [18]

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References

  1. ↑ "Rome Cee also had 3 children dana cydne and emorieBandCamp". Rome Cee BandCamp. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  2. ↑ Al, Shipley. "Listen: Rome Cee, "Rap Messiah Freestyle"". City Paper. Archived from the original on 2011-03-14. Retrieved 2001-09-23.
  3. ↑ Case, Wesley. "(Page 2 of 2) Rome Cee, Baltimore's most promising rapper, knows redemption first hand". Reporter. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  4. ↑ Mattingly, Ian. "Rome Cee's "The Extra Mile"". Label CEO. Under Sound Music. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  5. ↑ "Rome Cee – So Insane f. Sean Price & Jay Mastermind (prod. Jay Mastermind)". 2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  6. ↑ "Rome Cee f. Sean Price & Jay Mastermind "So Insane"". HipHopDX. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  7. ↑ Byrne, Michael. "Best of Baltimore - Best Album". Baltimore City Paper. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  8. ↑ Mattingly, Ian. "Rome Cee's "The Extra Mile" Named Best Album by City Paper Readers". Under Sound Music. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  9. ↑ "Days of our Lives: Juelz Santana Live In Concert". Rome Cee's Myspace. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  10. ↑ Case, Wesley. "Rome Cee, Baltimore's most promising rapper, knows redemption first hand". Reporter. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  11. ↑ Byrne, Michael. "The local MC talks getting humble and getting up to a bigger scale". Baltimore City Paper. Archived from the original on 2011-11-08. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
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  13. ↑ "Rome Cee – The Extra Mile (Album)". 2dopeboyz.com. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
  14. ↑ "Rome Cee - The Extra Mile". livemixtapes.com. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  15. ↑ "Rome Ceaser Ceaser's Palace Volume 1". datpiff.com. Retrieved 2011-09-23.
  16. ↑ Case, Wesley. "Rome Cee's 'By Your Side': No definitive answers and better for it". reporter. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
  17. ↑ "Rome Cee "By Your Side" music video". Chicago Now. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
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