![]() There's an unquantifiable line separating the maddeningly catchy from the simply maddening, and Keef has a natural knack for walking it. And in addition to succeeding on its own terms, it proves that Keef has a lot of potential- much more than his detractors might have hoped.īased on a simple four-note earworm, the hook on album opener "Love Sosa" has the feel of something sung under the breath, and after hearing it once or twice, you'll probably find yourself doing just that. Finally Rich benefits from some professional tweaks in the mix, but otherwise leaves Keef's sound untouched. Fellow Chicagoan Kanye West found that out the hard way when his Michigan Avenue makeover of "I Don't Like" was given a public dressing-down by Young Chop the day after it hit the web. There's nothing to add or subtract to this sound that could substantially improve it. Young Chop's crisp snares and hi-hats mimic Lex Luger's (minus the tricky syncopation) while Keef mutters through a thick wall of processing. ![]() If Waka Flocka Flame woke up tomorrow utterly drained of the will to live, he might sound like Chief Keef - all the unilateral forward motion and aggression, none of the audible joy. ![]() But he established a simple sound that proved powerfully effective and addictive, and he also showed that it was a sturdy enough blueprint to support multiple songs. His youth, his rapid rise, and his association with Chicago's epidemic of gun violence made him 2012’s flashpoint for discussions about what was wrong with hip-hop. Chief Keef's music sparked a lot of arguments this year. In December 2012, Chief Keef announced that his hit single Love Sosa will be included in the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto 5.That's a good thing. On July 7, 2012, it was announced that Chief Keef would be performing at the 2012 Lollapalooza music festival. Featured guests included rappers 50 Cent, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and his fellow Glory Boyz member Lil Reese. Chief Keef's debut studio album Finally Rich, was released on December 18, 2012. It also caught fellow Chicago rapper Kanye West's attention, and West created a remix of the song with rappers Pusha T, Jadakiss and Big Sean. After two locally successful mixtapes, "I Don't Like" became a local hit in Chicago. ![]() The attention he received increased during the short time between the release of several mixtapes and music videos, including "Bang", "3Hunna" and "I Don't Like". But While under house arrest for a previous weapons charge, Cozart posted several videos to his YouTube account. He attended school in the South Side of the city. He lived in the Englewood area, 64th and Normal to be exact. ![]() Birth name Keith Cozart Also known as Sosa Born Aug(age 17) Ĭhicago, Illinois, United States Genres Hip hop Occupations Rapper Years active 2011 – present Labels Interscope Records, Glory Boys Entertainment Associated acts Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Reese Website As Chief Keef was born in Chicago, Illinois. ![]()
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