Babyface Ray facts for kids
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| Birth name | Marcellus Rayvon Register |
| Also known as | Face |
| Born | February 7, 1991 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Empire |
Marcellus Rayvon Register (born February 7, 1991), known professionally as Babyface Ray, is an American rapper. He is a well-known artist in the Detroit hip hop music scene.
About Babyface Ray
His Early Life
Marcellus Rayvon Register was born on February 7, 1991, in Detroit, Michigan. Growing up, he enjoyed playing sports like basketball and football. He also learned to play the trumpet.
Music Career Highlights
Babyface Ray started his music journey around 2010. He joined a group called Team Eastside with another Detroit rapper named Peezy.
In 2015, he began to get noticed. This happened after he released his first mixtape called MIA Season. A mixtape is like an album, but often released independently.
He continued to release more mixtapes. These included Ghetto Wave in 2017 and MIA Season 2 in 2019. MIA Season 2 featured his first song to become very popular, "move to la." This song was a hit on social media platforms like TikTok.
In February 2021, Babyface Ray released his first EP, or Extended Play, called Unfuckwitable. An EP is shorter than an album but longer than a single song. This EP featured other famous rappers like EST Gee and Moneybagg Yo. It even reached number 128 on the Billboard 200 chart. The Billboard 200 lists the most popular albums in the United States.
Later in 2021, he released a single called "It Ain't My Fault." This song featured the well-known rapper Big Sean.
In January 2022, Babyface Ray released his first full-length album, Face. This album included collaborations with many artists, such as Yung Lean, G Herbo, and Pusha T. The album was very successful. It reached number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also hit number two on the Independent Albums chart.
In 2022, he was chosen for the XXL Freshman class. This is a special group of new and rising hip hop artists. He also performed in a "cypher" with other rappers. A cypher is when several rappers take turns freestyling or performing their verses together.
Babyface Ray has continued to release music. His album Mob came out in December 2022. Summer's Mine was released in July 2023, and The Kid That Did in September 2024.
His Music Releases
Babyface Ray has released several types of music projects. These include:
- Studio Albums: These are his main, full-length music collections.
- Mixtapes: These are often free collections of songs, sometimes used to build a fanbase.
- Extended Plays (EPs): These are shorter than albums but have more songs than a single.
He has released many projects since 2015, showing his steady work in the music industry.
See also
In Spanish: Babyface Ray para niños
