Kyle The Hooligan
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Kyle The Hooligan (born Kyle Sheldon Commissiong Jr, December 13, 1995 in Orlando, Florida) is a music artist currently based out of Houston, Texas. Kyle's musical style trends more to the pop side of hip-hop, with an addition of rock and also melodic elements. Kyle counts acts such as Drake, Plain White T's, Green Day, and Kid Cudi among his primary influences.
FN Meka Controvery[edit]
On August 24, 2022, Kyle revealed via an Instagram post on his account that he was the original voice of FN Meka.[1][2]. Created by Factory New by Brandon Le in 2019[3] as the "first AR robot rapper", Kyle was privately approached to record songs that were later released as part of Tik-Tik posts on the FN Meka account[4]. The two songs, Moonwalkin' and Internet, released in 2019[5], were streamed tens of millions of times before the FN Meka account was removed of nearly all content on August 29, 2022 for unknown reasons[6]. After the songs were released late 2019, Factory New ceased contact with Kyle and eventually started using other anonymous rappers, telling Anthony Martin (a former executive with Factory New)[7], that Kyle had no interest in doing the work, a claim that Kyle publicly disputes.
FN Meka was signed to Capitol Records for a reportedly million dollar deal on August 9th[8]. Hailed as the first AR artist signed by a major label, FN Meka was also the first AR artist be dropped from his label on August 23, 2022[9] due to controversy stemming from repeated use of the N-word and videos about police brutality[10]. Activist nonprofit, Industry Blackout, issued a statement decrying the signing, due to the nature of the cultural appropriation since the AR was reportedly created at Factory New without input or collaboration from the black music community[11].
Early Career[edit]
Kyle's career began early in junior high in Queens, New York, where he was the singer for a group called YTB (Young Troubled Boys). Attracted to the spotlight of making and performing music, Kyle has been involved in music ever since then.
He grew up in Queens with other musicians and formed a group called Godd Complexx with Saint Jhn, and Clintn Lord.[12]. Performing at festivals and recording, Godd Complexx recorded a full length album, as of yet unreleased. Kyle was featured on the majority of songs on the 12 song project, including a cover of Wonderwall by Oasis that had Kyle and Saint Jhn on verses with Clintn Lord on the hook.
Godd Complexx was dissolved as the artists went their own ways and explored solo careers. Kyle has done songs with some of the members since the dissolution, including Aye Caramba with Clintn Lord[13].
Around this time, Kyle began working with a produced named Rami Afuni, based in New York, NY. Together, they recorded a song called On My Own[14] which sampled My Woman, a song from 1932 written by Max Wartell and Irving Wallman and performed by Lew Stone & his Monseigneur Band[15]. The hook on My Woman has been used in prominent songs such as Your Woman (1997) by White Town and Love Again (2020) by Dua Lipa[16]. Currently with over 8 million streams on Spotify, On My Own is currently Kyle's biggest recording.
Current Music[edit]
Kyle's songs includes hip-hop elements, along with rock and punk and pop. Dear Anna, released on May 14, 2021 (video and music), blends these genres with a hip-hop verse and a rock chorus that features a funk band from Atlanta, Edgewood Heavy, as his backup[17].
I Like What I Like was recorded and filmed in NY and released on September 14, 2021[18]. Upbeat, blending pop with hip-hop, I Like What I Like features a verse from Paris Bryant, a New York artist signed to Cinematic Music[19]
In 2019, Kyle signed an investment contract with Blacklace Holdings, based out of Houston, TX. Kyle moved to Atlanta, GA to be nearer to the music scene. Kyle recorded in Miami, Houston, and Atlanta during this time.
While in Miami, Kyle worked with noted producer Hardbody. In Houston, he recorded primarily with executive producer Matt O'Neil at Studio 713, a studio praised by artists such as Travis Scott as the "best studio in Houston"[20]. He has multiple albums and EPs with producer Teflon Sega, including Far From Paradise, 6 tracks, released July 8, 2022[21]
In 2022, Blacklace Holdings formed an independent label, Blacklace Entertainment, with Kyle as the first signed artist. With Blacklace taking over publishing and management duties, Kyle moved to Houston, Texas in January 2022.
Kyle has ramped up his release schedule in 2022, leading to a project later in the year.
Media Attention[edit]
Say My Name video was praised by Revolt.tv on August 29, 2022[22], with the article praising the artistic visuals created by the violinist and dancers.
Discography[edit]
| Title | Date | Producer | Other Artists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Speed | Jul 22, 2022 | Matt O'Neil | |
| Far From Paradise (EP) | Jul 8, 2022 | Teflon Sega | Teflon Sega |
| Monte Carlo | Jun 17, 2022 | Matt O'Neil | |
| Enemies | Apr 1, 2022 | OZZIE | Teflon Sega, OZZIE |
| Brand New Bentley | May 20, 2022 | Manmeet | Wav3Pop |
| Love Me Not | Apr 8, 2022 | Manmeet | |
| Siamese | Mar 4, 2022 | Hardbody | |
| Say My Name | Feb 18, 2022 | Matt O'Neil | |
| Highs and Loews | Feb 18, 2022 | ||
| Succession | Feb 4, 2022 | Manmeet | |
| Freestyle | Nov 17, 2021 | ||
| I Like What I Like | Sep 24, 2021 | Manmeet | Paris Bryant |
| No Facade | Aug 20, 2021 | ||
| Birkinz N Bracelets | Jul 23, 2021 | ||
| Imagine | Jun 11, 2021 | Matt O'Neil | |
| Dear Anna | May 14, 2021 | Matt O'Neil | |
| Baby Face | Feb 5, 2021 | ||
| On My Own | Oct 11, 2019 | BĀ$$MØB | |
| Rooney | Aug 12, 2019 | ||
| Like Rick | Mar 25, 2019 | ||
| Tommy Boxers |
Music Videos[edit]
| Song | Released | Producer | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say My Name | Aug 12, 2022 | TrillArt | Houston, TX |
| Six Speed | Jul 22, 2022 | TrillArt | Houston, TX |
| Imagine | Jul 1, 2022 | Ronnie Camilo | Houston, TX |
| Monte Carlo | Jun 17, 2022 | Ronnie Camilo | Houston, TX |
| Brand New Bentley (ft. Wav3Pop) | May 20, 2022 | TrillArt | Houston, TX |
| Love Me Not | May 6, 2022 | TrillArt | Houston, TX |
| Siamese | Mar 4, 2022 | TrillArt | Houston, TX |
| Succession | Feb 4, 2022 | Brass Bacon | Houston, TX |
| Freestyle | Nov17, 2021 | Kreativ | Houston, TX |
| I Like What I Like (ft. Paris Bryant) | Sep 24, 2021 | Llama | New York, NY |
| No Facade | Aug 20, 2021 | Miami, FL | |
| Birkinz N Bracelets | Jul 23, 2021 | Kreativ | Houston, TX |
| Dear Anna | May 14, 2021 | Ronnie Camilo | Atlanta, GA |
| On My Own | Jun 12, 2020 | Maliputyouon | Atlanta, GA |
| Rooney | Jul 26, 2019 | ||
| Like Rick | Mar 25, 2019 | ||
| Tommy Boxers |
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- ↑ ago, Music-6 days (2022-08-24). "Rapper Behind FN Meka Breaks His Silence On Factory New & Social Media Backlash". Okayplayer. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "FN Meka", Wikipedia, 2022-08-31, retrieved 2022-09-02
- ↑ Nast, Condé (2022-08-24). "FN Meka, the Most Divisive Rapper Right Now, Is an A.I." GQ. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Dorisca, Samantha (2022-08-29). "Man Who Claims To Be The Voice Behind Artificial Intelligence Rapper FN Meka Plans To File Lawsuit, Says Creators Promised Him Equity". AfroTech. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "An AI-powered virtual rapper, FN MEKA, has been signed to Capitol Records". DJMag.com. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Conteh, Mankaprr; Conteh, Mankaprr (2022-08-31). "So What the Hell Was FN Meka, Anyway?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
- ↑ "Virtual rapper FN Meka lands major record deal despite identity mystery". The Focus. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "Capitol Records just signed a virtual artist, FN Meka. He has over 10 million followers on TikTok". Music Business Worldwide. 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Coscarelli, Joe (2022-08-23). "Capitol Drops 'Virtual Rapper' FN Meka After Backlash Over Stereotypes". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ Nguyen, Jennimai (2022-08-26). "Virtual rapper FN Meka underscores how AI perpetuates racial stereotyping". Mashable. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "INDUSTRY BLACKOUT on Instagram: "Have you lost your FN minds? @capitolrecords"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
- ↑ "How Rapper Saint JHN Learned To Appreciate His Own Gifts". The FADER. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2019-05-18). "Clintn Lord delivers exclamatory new single". KAZI MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ Oceans, Mocha (2020-08-17). "Kyle the Hooligan "On My Own" | Currently Watching". Mocha Oceans. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ "My Woman (1932 song)", Wikipedia, 2022-06-18, retrieved 2022-07-26
- ↑ "Samples of My Woman by Lew Stone & the Monseigneur Band feat. Al Bowlly on WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ "Kyle The Hooligan – "Dear Anna"". Home of Hip Hop Videos & Rap Music, News, Video, Mixtapes & more. 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ DJ (2021-09-27). "Kyle The Hooligan Links with Paris Bryant For new single, "I like what I like"". KAZI MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ Baig, Nishat (2021-06-25). "Paris Bryant Talks Signing with Cinematic At 17, New Music & Staying Positive". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ Studio 713 (2019-03-14). "Travis Scott Calls Studio 713 'Best Studio In Houston'". Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ "Far From Paradise by Kyle The Hooligan and Teflon Sega on Beatsource". Beatsource. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ↑ "Check out Kyle The Hooligan's latest visual for "Say My Name"". REVOLT. Retrieved 2022-08-30.
