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Raz Simone
Screenshot from Raz Simone's music video for Plottin
Born
Solomon Samuel Simone
January 15, 1990 (age 30)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Other names
Razpy
Occupation
Rapper
Children
1
Musical career
Genres
Hip hop
Instruments
Vocals
Years active
2014–current
Labels
Black Umbrella
H1ghr Music
Associated acts
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis300 Entertainment
Website
razsimone.com
Solomon Samuel Simone (born January 15, 1990), known by his stage name Raz Simone (/ræz sɪmon) and formerly Razpy, is an American hip hop recording artist, songwriter, activist[1] and political organiser[2] from Seattle, Washington. He has been building his brand by releasing EPs, touring and filming eye-catching music videos through his DIY, do-it-all company Black Umbrella.[3] He gained recognition after releasing his debut solo EP, Solomon Samuel Simone.
Raz Simone has also collaborated with a variety of top rappers, such as Roc Nation label member Jay Park, and notably GOOD Music artist Pusha T on the track featuring King Leez titled "That Ain't Love" which was praised by top hip-hop blog sites.[4]
Raz Simone is a prominent resident of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Career
Upon release of his debut solo EP, ‘Solomon Samuel Simone’ Raz garnered the attention of 300 Entertainment executives Lyor Cohen, Todd Moscowitz, and Kevin Liles which resulted in a partnership between the newly established 300 Entertainment and
his Black Umbrella Imprint.
After the success of his debut EP, Raz embarked on a 52 city tour with Rittz of Strange Music and Tuki Carter of Taylor Gang Entertainment. During this time he dropped his first full length album Cognitive Dissonance. Then for the first 4 months of 2015 Raz released new music nearly every week. Resulting in 3 new projects 'Cognitive Dissonance: Part 2’, 'Macklemore Privilege & Chief on Keef Violence’, and 'Baby Jesus.’[8] In 2016 Raz also released 'Trap Spirituals.' He was also nominated for XXL's Freshman List. In June 2016 Raz played shows in seven cities, opening for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.[citation needed]
In May 2020, he threw a "pop-up, drive-in concert" at a parking lot at Seattle Center.[9] This type of concert was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to allow for social distancing.