Red Cafe
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Red Cafe, is an American rapper. He was born to Afro-Guyanese parents and is signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik, Diddy's Bad Boy Records and DJ Clue's Desert Storm label. Red Cafe is a Flatbush, Brooklyn rapper of Afro-Guyanese descent. He has been called "Red" all his life, a nickname inherited from his father. He often refers to himself simply as "R" on songs he appears on by saying "It's R." Red Cafe began his career in a group called Da Franchise (or as often referred to Franchise) with Bed-Stuy artist Gravy and Flatbush rapper Q Da Kid appeared on many Whoo Kid and Kay Slay mixtapes under Franchise. Due to disagreements between the three, they split up and went separate ways.
As an underground rapper, his work is not internationally recognized, though he has been rapping on the circuit since the late 1990s. Red Cafe released a mixtape with DJ Envy, The Co-Op, on October 9, 2007 with distribution by Koch Records. Remy Ma was featured on the album, while Cafe's new song "Paper Touchin Remix" features Fat Joe. Red Café signed to Akon's Universal Records-distributed Konvict Muzik label in 2007, with his major-label debut album, The Shakedown, announced as due in 2008. In 2009, Red Café signed to Bad Boy Records, with The Shakedown still unreleased.
He was also recently cast in the Biggie Smalls biographic movie, Notorious as Primo, the freestyle battle rapper.
In late April 2009, Red Cafe's 2009 single "Hottest In Da Hood" was officially remixed by Diddy, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Fabolous and OJ Da Juiceman. He later said an interview that there will be 2 more remixes of that song. The 2nd remix features Juelz Santana, Lore'l, Lloyd Banks and Busta Rhymes. The 3rd features Papoose, Kardinal Offishall, Juggernot, Uncle Murda, Ross Fortune & Diddy. The 2nd remix preimered on May 5 2009 at Power 105.1. Red Cafe has yet to release a solo album in his career.
Discography Albums
* The Co-Op (with DJ Envy) (October 9, 2007) * The Shakedown (2010)
Mixtapes
* Cook It Up & Serve 'Em (2007) * The Arm and Hammer Man (2007) * The Menu (2007) RGS/Hip Hop Village (UK) * Eviction Notice (2008) * HottestintheHood.com Volume One: Welcome to Bad Boy (2009)
Singles
2005 "Bling Blaow" (feat. Fabolous) Promo Single 2008 ; "Paper Touchin" (feat. Fat Joe, Jadakiss, & Fabolous) The Shakedown 2009 "Hottest In The Hood" 2010 "I'm Ill" (feat. Fabolous) Imagine booking Red Cafe for your next big event or party. Think about the exciting atmosphere you'll create. Picture what booking Red Cafe would bring to your event. Global Talent Booking can help you push that vision forward. Our entertainment agency will work with you to put the right talent in the right situation. We know what it takes to organize events that exceed everyone's expectations. To learn more about booking Red Cafe, please fill out the event inquiry form provided on the site. We'll have an entertainment booking agent contact you immediately. |