Keith James

Keith James
Keith James
	Keith James, September 2016
Background information
Birth name	Keith Eric James
Born	February 4, 1987 (age 37); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Hip-Hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, record producer
Years active	2008–present

Keith Eric James^[1] (born February 4, 1987), formerly of the stage name Marcus Fench, is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Chicago singer Jeremih and has worked with various artists such as 50 Cent,^[2] Ne-Yo, Nicki Minaj and Wale.

James began performing with his church choir at the age of nine, singing and playing piano and saxophone. James began to write music nightly shortly thereafter. In 2008, James co-wrote the platinum hit "Birthday Sex"^[3] with recording artist and childhood friend Jeremih. The track was produced by Mick Shultz. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. The trio collaborated on the follow-up single "Imma Star", which reached RIAA Certified Gold Status.

In 2015, James released his debut solo project From The Grey EP,^[4] lead with single release "Not My Day" and the remix,^[5] with a guest verse from singer Cee-Lo Green.

Discography

Jeremih - Jeremih (2009)
Jeremih - All About You (2010)
Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint (2014)
Jeremih - Late Nights Mixtape (2012) - executive producer
Wale - "That Way" feat. Rick Ross & Jeremih
Jeremih - "You're Mine"
Diggy Simmons – "88" feat. Jadakiss
Kevin Gates - "Stop Lyin'"
Rotimi - "See You Later"
DJ Drama - "My Moment" feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill & Jeremih
French Montana - "Ballin Out" feat. Diddy & Jeremih

References

^ "Keith Eric James - BMI". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
^ "2012 ASCAP Awards - Winners". Ascap.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
^ "Award Winning R&B Songs". Ascap.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
^ Schultz, Lynn. "New Project: Keith James – From The Grey". Fakeshoredrive.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
^ "Keith James Taps Cee Lo Green for 'Not My Day' Remix (Premiere)". Billboard.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

[1] "Keith Eric James - BMI". Repertoire.bmi.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

[2] "2012 ASCAP Awards - Winners". Ascap.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

[3] "Award Winning R&B Songs". Ascap.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2010. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

[4] Schultz, Lynn. "New Project: Keith James – From The Grey". Fakeshoredrive.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

[5] "Keith James Taps Cee Lo Green for 'Not My Day' Remix (Premiere)". Billboard.com. Retrieved 16 January 2021.

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