Rayne Storm
A. Ladson (born December 7, 1989), better known by his stage name Rayne Storm, is an American rapper and producer from Harlem, New York. He initially gained attention in 2006 with the release of his first mixtape Storms Coming. Since his debut on Storms Coming, Rayne has founded the independent label Monopolyhouse, released several remixes to chart topping or viral songs and has made a number of guest appearances. On January 1, 2016, Rayne released his EP titled Supreme with features from Tash (rapper) of Tha Alkaholiks, DecadeZ, L.I.V.E.Wire, iLL Drew, Profane Remy, Black Silver, Perelini and Harlem Hitman. Supreme EP was re-released in 2018 with "All Black (Black Panther Remix)" inspired by the Black Panther Marvel movie as well as a new song "Work (Who Gettin' It)" and intro/outro skits.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | A. Ladson |
| Born | December 7, 1989 Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, US. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Producer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Monopolyhouse |
| Associated acts | Tash (rapper), Teyana Taylor, Mickey Factz, Herb McGruff, Pudgee The Phat Bastard, Stan Spit, Verse Akalp, DecadeZ, L.I.V.E.Wire, Profane Remy, Soulebrity, Harlem Hitman, Perelini, Black Silver, iLL Drew, Kazzy Raxx, Luch Love, Fever GT, Dizzy Spadez, Loudpack Dash, Fr33 Tha Sinner, Arson360, John Frank, 3ckiss, Nick Notez, Path P, Dxnny Dolphin, Millie Wong, Rose Jay, Kony Brooks, Buddha718, Luch Love, Mankind, Phoenixx, Benji, MDolla The Don, Kelly Grinz, Buck Madoff, Dizzy $padez, Dezaihr |
| Website | http://www.raynestorm.com |
Early life
Rayne, who is of African American and Native American descent, was raised in Harlem and spent most of his childhood growing up in New York City. He began writing rhymes while a sophomore in high school after a competition with friends. As a senior, Rayne became a television and radio show host for Teen Talk Productions. As a host of the television show, he won a PASS Award for an episode about the September 11 attacks. As a radio show host he interviewed "World Hop" artist Don Yute and 90s R&B singer Horace Brown. After graduating Rayne joined Art Start's Hip-Hop Project, which collaborated with Russell Simmons and others, leading to the documentary The Hip Hop Project, executive produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah. Rayne later spent a few years recording with independent label Ravenel Records before pursuing a career as an independent artist and producer.
Career
In 2006, Rayne released his first mixtape Storms Coming which gained him a small buzz and recognition. He later released The Unkrowned King (2008), Storms Coming TWS Edition (2010) and Supreme: The Mixtape (Dec 2015). On Jan 1, 2016 he released his first official EP, Supreme, which was re-released in 2018 with "All Black (Black Panther Remix)" inspired by the Black Panther Marvel movie as well as a new song "Work (Who Gettin' It)" and intro/outro skits. The first "Remixes" mixtape was released in 2017 with next 2 installments coming back to back in October and November 2018 and "Remixes IV" in March 2019. "The Classic Collection" is a 3 mixtape compilation of Freestyles, Remixes and Features released individually between June and July 2018. Rayne is currently working on his official debut album "Uptown Baby" and a follow up to his first mixtape "Storms Coming II".
Artistry
Rayne is best known for his cadence, flow and unique production style. His rap influences include Big L, Jay Z, The Lox (Styles P, Jadakiss & Sheek Louch), Mobb Deep (Prodigy & Havoc), Nas, The Notorious B.I.G. & Tupac. He names producers Dr. Dre, Pharrell Williams, DJ Premier, Kanye West, Timbaland & Frank Zappa as inspiration for his production.
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Released |
|---|---|
| Remixes V | 2020 |
| Remixes IV | 2019 |
| Remixes III | 2018 |
| Remixes II | 2018 |
| Features: The Classic Collection | 2018 |
| Remixes: The Classic Collection | 2018 |
| Freestyles: The Classic Collection | 2018 |
| Remixes | 2017 |
| Supreme: The Mixtape[1] | 2015 |
| Storms Coming: TWS Edition[2] | 2010 |
| The Unkrowned King[3] | 2008 |
| Storms Coming[4] | 2006 |
Albums/EP's
| Title | Released |
|---|---|
| Uptown Baby | December 7, 2020 |
| Supreme (EP) (Re-Release)[5] | August 22, 2018 |
| All Black (All Versions) | August 8, 2018 |
| Supreme (EP)[5] | January 1, 2016 |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I'll Kill Em" | 2020 | Millie | I'll Kill Em (Single) |
| "Pilot" | 2020 | Loudpack Dash | Pilot (Single) |
| "Unpretty" | 2020 | RoseJay | Unpretty (Single) |
| "Groovy" | 2020 | Millie Wong | Groovy (Single) |
| "We Don't Play" | 2019 | Soulebrity | We Don't Play (Single) |
| "Been Dope" | 2019 | Path P | Revolution & Legacy Vol. 2 |
| "My Story (Remix)" | 2018 | Phoenixx, Gully Got Em | The Stu Vol. 2 |
| "Downfall" | 2018 | Kazzy Raxx, Nick Notez | Raskal |
| "On Me" | 2017 | John Frank, Fr33 Tha Sinner, Arson360 | On Me (Single) |
| "The Favorite" | 2017 | Eckiss | The Favorite (Single) |
| "Who Woulda Thought It" | 2016 | Enigami | Who Woulda Thought It (Single)[6] |
| "Whatever You Want" | 2013 | Point 5 | Tryna Make It Vol 2. / Supreme: The Mixtape |
| "Every Night" | 2013 | Kazzy | Nightmare On Eazy Street / Supreme: The Mixtape |
Singles
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Go Off" | 2020 | Mankind |
| "Whoop" | 2020 | Soulebrity |
| "Stir It (Wok)" | 2020 | Buddha718, Soulebrity |
| "1000Naire" | 2020 | Dizzy $padez |
| "Murda" | 2020 | Verse Akalp, Mickey Factz |
| "Give It 2 U" | 2020 | Millie Wong |
| "Lookin' At Me" | 2020 | DecadeZ, Kony Brooks, Dxnny Dolphin, Millie Wong |
| "Cuttin' Up" | 2020 | Kelly Grinz |
| "Automatic (Battle Remix)" | 2020 | Soulebrity |
| "Automatic" | 2020 | Soulebrity |
| "Off My Corna" | 2020 | Loudpack Dash |
| "Latifah" | 2020 | Phoenixx |
| "Emotions" | 2020 | |
| "Hotbox Anthem" | 2020 | |
| "B.I.G. Boy" | 2020 | Dizzy $padez, Buck Madoff |
| "City In The Sky" | 2020 | McGruff, Stan Spit, Phoenixx |
| "Reminisce" | 2019 | Harlem Hitman, Perelini |
| "YNMM" | 2019 | Loudpack Dash |
| "Yada Yada" | 2019 | Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard, Kazzy Raxx |
| "Imagination" | 2019 | RoseJay |
| "All I Wanna Know" | 2019 | Kazzy Raxx, Benji, MDolla The Don |
| "Pull" | 2019 | |
| "Kill It" | 2019 | Luch Love |
| "Gettin' Right" | 2019 | Fever GT |
| "Circuits" | 2018 | L.I.V.E.Wire, DecadeZ |
| "Crazyouttacontrol" | 2018 | |
| "Work (Who Gettin' It)" | 2018 | |
| "All Black (Black Panther Remix)" | 2018 | |
| "All Black (DubTrap Remix)" | 2016 | |
| "West Coast Love" [7] | 2016 | iLL Drew, Tash, Profane Remy, Black Silver |
| "All Black" [8] | 2016 | |
| "Champange" | 2013 | Perelini |
Unofficial remixes
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Lemon (Remix)" | 2018 | N.E.R.D, Drake, Rihanna | Remixes II |
| "No Limit (Remix)" | 2018 | G-Eazy ft. Rayne Storm, Cardi B, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Belly, Juicy J | Remixes II |
| "Wat Chu Gone Do (Remix)" | 2017 | NBA Youngboy, Peewee Longway | Remixes |
| "East Coast (Remix)" | 2017 | A$AP Ferg, Busta Rhymes, Dave East, A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg | Remixes |
| "Magnolia (Remix)" | 2017 | Soulebrity | Remixes |
| "XO Tour Llife (Remix)" | 2017 | Lil Uzi Vert | Remixes |
| "Let Us Begin (Remix)" | 2017 | Snoop Dogg, KRS-One | Remixes |
| "Starboy (Remix)" | 2016 | The Weeknd, Soulebrity | Remixes |
| "Needed Me (Remix)" | 2016 | Rihanna | Remixes |
| "Ocean Views (Remix)" [9] | 2016 | Nipsey Hussle | Remixes |
| "Genocide (Remix)" [10] | 2015 | Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Candice Pillay, Marsha Ambrosius | Remixes |
| "Bumpin My Music (Remix)" | 2009 | Ray Cash, Pimp C, Project Pat, T.I. | The Unkrowned King |
| "The Boss (Remix)" | 2008 | Rick Ross, T-Pain | The Unkrowned King /
Storms Coming: TWS Edition |
References
- "Rayne Storm – Supreme: Rare Cuts Mixtape". SoundCloud. November 22, 2015. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- "Rayne Storm – Storms Coming: TWS Edition". Audiomack. July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- "Rayne Storm – The Unkrowned King". DatPiff. October 14, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2009.
- "Rayne Storm – Storms Coming". SoundCloud. June 14, 2006. Retrieved August 8, 2006.
- "Rayne Storm – Supreme (EP)". iTunes. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- "Who Woulda Thought It (Single)". SoundCloud. July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- "West Coast Love (Single)". Spotify. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
- "All Black (Single)". Spotify. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
- "Ocean Views (Remix)". SoundCloud. Oct 9, 2016. Retrieved Oct 9, 2016.
- "Genocide (Remix)". Bandcamp. October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.