Rejjie Snow

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Rejjie Snow
Birth nameAlexander Anyaegbunam [1]
Also known as
  • Rejjie Snow
  • Lecs Luther
  • The Snowman
Born Dublin, Ireland
Genres Alternative hip hop, alternative R&B
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2012–present
Labels
Website rejjiesnow.com

Alexander Anyaegbunam [1] better known by his stage name Rejjie Snow, is an Irish rapper and songwriter from Drumcondra, [2] Dublin. [3]

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Early life

RejjieSnow was born Alexander Anyaegbunam in Dublin, Ireland, [1] to a Nigerian father and an Irish-Jamaican mother. [1] Dublin is his hometown. [4] He attended Belvedere College SJ. Later in 2011, he relocated to the United States and began attending school at Montverde Academy in Florida to play soccer on an athletic scholarship. [5] After graduating high school in 2012,[ citation needed ] he attended Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia on an athletic scholarship to study film and design.[ citation needed ] After a semester, he dropped out and moved back to Ireland and focused on his music career. [6] [7] [ failed verification ] As of May 2021, Snow has a daughter.

Career

Snow released his debut EP, Rejovich, in June 2013. It immediately topped the iTunes Hip-Hop chart, ahead of releases from Kanye West and J. Cole. [8] Its track, "1992", went on to surpass one million YouTube views, along with the previously released "Lost in Empathy". [9] In June 2015, Snow released his official debut single with the Cam O'bi-produced "All Around the World". [10] The video, featuring Lily-Rose Depp, was played 500,000 times in its first week. [11] In December 2015, Snow released his follow-up "Blakkst Skn", produced by Kaytranada. [12]

In 2016, Snow signed with 300 Entertainment (with marketing from BMG Rights Management), with whom he released the track, "D.R.U.G.S", in September. Snow subsequently confirmed that the long-awaited Dear Annie was near completion. In May 2017, Snow released a free mixtape, The Moon & You. Snow's debut album Dear Annie was released on 16 February 2018.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

EPs

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