MRG (rapper)
MRG | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Matthew Raymond Guzmán |
| Born | Jan 10, 1994 |
| Origin | Queens, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop, alternative hip hop, pop rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2011 - Present |
| Labels | Westvilla Music |
Matthew Raymond Guzmán (born January 10, 1994), known professionally as MRG, is a Dominican-American New York City rapper, singer, and songwriter.[1] After ending his baseball career due to an injury, the Queens, NY native began creating music.[2] His heritage and New York roots inspire his clever lyrics and melodic rap style[3]. After releasing several singles and gaining traction, MRG was invited to XXL’s The Break, a series for upcoming artists for an interview and freestyle.[4] MRG released his first full-length LP, Live from the Hurst 2, on October 25, 2019, in partnership with his label, Westvilla Music.[5]
Early life and career[edit]
After tearing his ACL, MRG began his pursuit in music starting a rap group alongside his friends at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School (The Bronx, NY). At Fieldston, he was a standout baseball player and was a member of the New York Post’s All City Team[6][7]. During the summer, he also played travel baseball alongside teammate Harrison Bader[8]. During his childhood days, he was admitted to Prep for Prep, a program "that offers promising students of color access to a private school education."[9]
While commuting 3 hours everyday to attend the private high school, MRG used music as a way to make friends and connect with people in his new environment. He continued his musical pursuits throughout high school and into his days as a student at Villanova University, where he connected with Daniel Ochefu, his current manager.[10] With the assistance of fellow colleagues and national champions Daniel Ochefu, Kris Jenkins, and Ryan Arcidiacono, MRG was invited by Jay Wright to open up Villanova’s 2016 Hoops Mania, alongside artist Wiz Khalifa.[11][12]
Discography[edit]
Projects[edit]
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December, 8 2017 | Live from the Hurst | EP |
| October, 25 2019 | Live from the Hurst 2 | LP |
References[edit]
- ↑ "MRG Lives by the Golden Rule". PAPER. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ Shake. "MRG – "ROD" (prod. Fortune)". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ Cortez, Kevin (2018-01-25). "MRG Pays Respect To Lonzo Ball's Uncompromising Hustle In His New Video". Ambrosia For Heads. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ January 24, Robby Seabrook IIIPublished; 2020. "MRG Takes Aim at Corporate America in New Freestyle". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ "MRG Lives by the Golden Rule". PAPER. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ Braziller, Zach (2012-06-24). "The Post's All-City baseball honors". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ Shake. "MRG – "ROD" (prod. Fortune)". 2DOPEBOYZ. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ "Perfect Game USA - World's Largest Baseball Scouting Service". www.perfectgame.org. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ "Prep for Prep | Arts & Writing". www.prepforprep.org. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ Allen, Reid (2020-08-04). "(Watch) MRG ft. Kevin Cruz – The Way It Goes". Hot Radio Maine. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ "Villanova launches 2016–17 season with ring ceremony - Sports Illustrated". www.si.com. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ↑ Ewart, Brian (2016-05-27). ""All the Way Up" Villanova Edition by MRG". VU Hoops. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
This article "MRG (rapper)" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:MRG (rapper). Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
