Envy (American rapper)
Envy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | UniMo Digital Distribution |
| Website | imenvy |
Envy is a hip-hop performer/songwriter/engineer whose music has appeared in numerous movies and television programs. His notable singles include Stagga Dance (2011) and Ringtone (2008). Envy's singles have charted on Billboard as well as RadioWave.
Early life[edit]
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Envy's music career began at an early age. He draws inspiration from a variety of music, from Pop to soul music, country music to jazz, Rock to hip hop, as well as notable acts from Minneapolis, including Prince and Mint Condition. His decision to pursue a career in music was heavily influenced by his older sister, who died when he was 17.[1][2]
Music career[edit]
Envy's music has appeared on numerous movie soundtracks, including A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas,[3] Lottery Ticket, and Piranha 3D.[4] His music has also appeared on E!'s Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, MTV's The Hills and VH1's Basketball Wives.[1][1]
He has logged over a million views on YouTube.[5]
Stagga Dance, released in 2011, also charted on RadioWave.[1][1]
His debut album, The Pulse, was released on June 7, 2011.[1]
Discography[edit]
- Albums
- 2011: The Pulse
- Singles
- 2011: "Stagga Dance"
- 2008: "Ringtone"
- Film music credits
- 2010: Lottery Ticket
- 2010: Outta Control
- 2010: Piranha 3D
- 2010: Shake Shake
- 2011: A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Envy, a Talent that is Surely on the Rise". Yahoo! News. Retrieved January 20, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "About Envy". Envy. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ↑ "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Piranha 3D [Soundtrack]". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Ringtone" on YouTube
External links[edit]
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